The document discusses a training program called WIN Office Technology at Pearl River Community College that teaches basic computing and Microsoft Office skills. The program aims to improve students' job skills, help them find employment, and build confidence. Students come from a variety of backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses, including many living in poverty. The program recognizes that people learn in different styles based on their experiences and teaches curriculum in digestible chunks with appreciation for learner differences.

1. WIN Office Technology TrainingLooking at numbers with people in mind. Rebecca Brown Pearl River Community College Hattiesburg, MS

2. What We Teach

3. Basic Computing Office application software (Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Résumé and cover letter preparation

4. REALLY Basic Computing Computer Concepts Microsoft Windows Keyboarding

5. WIN Office Technology Success

7. Acquire/grow in employment

9. Network with other students about employment and training opportunities

10. Facilitate independence

11. Share what they learn with family and friends

13. Who We Serve

14. Who We Serve

15. 2009 Census Bureau Data Revealed that the Poverty Rate was Highest in Mississippi 21.9%

16. In Other Words, People… Of all ages With many life stressors Balancing work and home lives From a variety of socio-economic backgrounds Seeking skills to better their lives

17. In Other Words, People… Entering a learning environment for the first time as an adult Who have an extensive education Wanting respect Who don’t like being bored Who have experienced war Who have lost loved ones

18. Personal history, experiences, culture and socio-economic status all affect how we learn… How we are ABLE to learn.

19. Don’t forget: You can copy-paste this slide into other presentations, and move or resize the poll.

20. Learning Styles based on Preferences for…

21. There are… Active learners Passive learners

22. Active Learners

23. Passive learners

24. Different PeopleDifferent BackgroundsDifferent Learning StylesSAME OLD MATERIALin theSAME OLD WAY?

25. NO!

26. You need some…

27. Spend Time Doing Non-Tech Activities

28. Present Curriculum in Digestible “Chunks”

29. Present Curriculum in Digestible “Chunks”

30. Appreciate Learner Differences

31. Respect Past Experiences

32. Know Your Participants

33. Create your own SPARK!

34. Thank You! Presentation available at: http://www.slideshare.net/bellisbrown/win-office-technology To create a free survey tool: www.google.com/docs (create a form) To create your own free live text survey: www.polleverywhere.com For more information on poverty and learning: A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Ruby Payne. (2007) Rebecca Brown WIN Office Technology Coordinator/Instructor Pearl River Community College rbrown@prcc.edu