Outline for MeL for Kids
Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, MeL Training Materials
This service is funded in part by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Additional project support comes from the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) via the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
MeL For Kids Outline
reviewed 10/11 Sr
GENERAL THINGS TO GET STARTED: (this part takes about 10-15 minutes)
Trainer - after introducing yourself and reading the list of participants and their libraries, explain that the first couple of minutes will be a review of the functions they will use during class.
Have them RAISE HAND, now lower hand.
Explain how to type in the small CHAT box and how to use the drop down menu to send it to everyone or a specific person.
MICROPHONES - Explain that only 7 mikes can be live at one time. We have the mikes muted most of the time, but each person can unmute their mike to ask a question.
TAKING A BREAK - We will try to take a short break around the one hour mark and the two hour mark. To take a break, don't do anything -- just mute your mike if necessary and walk away. Please come back at the designated time so that the class can proceed.
LEAVING THE MEETING OFFICIALLY - Explain the the software stores the login and logout time. For anyone requesting SBCEU's, it is critical that they stay logged on for the entire time period. Logging off or leaving early will mean they can not earn the SBCEU's. (this does not apply to anyone but school people).
RAISE HANDS HERE.
- START
- PROGRAMS
- THE BROWSER THEY USE -- INTERNET EXPLORER, NETSCAPE, FIREFOX, ETC.
- USE THE SMALL - MARK IN THE CORNER TO MINIMIZE THE WINDOW AND MAKE SURE THEY SEE THAT IT IS SITTING IN THE TASK BAR AT THE BOTTOM OF THEIR SCREENS.
1. Do the Kids Gateway quick demo
2. Do the Kids InfoBits demo
3. Do the SIRS Discoverer demo
4. Do the LearningExpress kids' section quick demo
5. Do the CultureGrams kids' section demo
6. Do the Books & Authors quick demo
7. Do the MORE demo
Be sure all participants fill out the evaluation survey and/or post-test. Those requesting SBCEU's MUST complete all the test answers before logging off (10 minutes).
11. Have all participants "leave meeting" so that their time is recorded start to finish.
