« Official ALA Conference Wiki | Main | Public Libraries, Open Source, and World Domination »

March 13, 2006

Free computer training materials in other languages

Trying to figure out how your library can teach computer classes in languages other than English?  BlogJunction points us to Microsoft Unlimited Potential, a computer skills curriculum in eleven languages.  The curriculum covers many topics, from the basics to advanced skills.  Users can use the tutorials themselves in self-paced learning or libraries and other non-profits can use the materials to develop classes. 

To access the materials, go to WebJunction's page about the program: http://www.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=12937  I tried finding the materials directly on the Microsoft site, but couldn't.  Looks like the WebJunction way is the easiest way to go.

Languages covered include: Arabic, Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified), English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese.

Link to these materials from your website.  Print them out and have them handy in your libraries.  Use them to develop computer skills classes for your patrons.  Use this!

March 13, 2006 | Permalink

TrackBack

TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.typepad.com/services/trackback/6a00d8341c511253ef00e5505382908833

Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Free computer training materials in other languages:

Comments

Post a comment

*Please only submit your comment once. Comments are moderated due to spam problems. I have to approve the comment before it will show up. I will try to do it quickly.*
LiB's simple ground rules for comments:
1. No personal attacks, rude, or intolerant comments.
2. Comments need to actually relate to the blog post topic.