Goals of Training
Primary Goal
To plan, implement and evaluate a training course for users and trainers using the Westminster computer lab. The intention of these series of training sessions is to provide basic computer skills to allow users to conduct classes in Westminster computer lab. In this way, many people can learn how to use the computer lab, train other members, or provide assistance to help "distribute" the technical support load.
Secondary Goal
The PIE method is the classic approach to designing course curriculum. Elements of these training sessions will provide students with skills to help plan, implement, and evaluate courses. In a broader sense (other than course development), this skill should extend to allow members, Action Group Facilitators to plan, implement, and evaluate initiatives and projects.
Appropriate time must be given during the Planning stage to identify and understand the needs of the student, as well as the content to teach. After the planning stage, then the developer must focus on the course delivery or Implementation (including lesson plans, evaluation, etc.). Finally, the course developer needs to Evaluate the effectiveness of the lesson in terms of implementation (perhaps planning) in order to provide feedback (improvement) for future course sessions.
Targeted Clients
Aimed primarily for Westminster congregation members and staff. In the future, other general user computer-related courses may incur a charge.
Course Charge
Since these sessions are designed to teach "users" and "teachers", these initial sessions will be free
(i.e. no charge).
Requirements
Members will be asked to participate (based on availability). Members must agree to commit to the full duration of each course (each course is estimated to last 6 weeks). The purpose for this "commitment" is to allow the members to become familiar with the computer lab in order to maximise its benefits.
Courses Offered
Click on each link for a full subject outline of each course:
- Westminster Lab (Introduction / Basics)
- Westminster Lab (Curriculum Design Tools)
- Westminster Lab (Multimedia and Musical Composition)