TITLE  How to search Internet effectively
 
PLAN - WHAT DID YOU SET OUT TO DO?
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  Summary/ Description of Activity
  Teaching seniors how to search for every-day information.
  Learning objectives:
  People will acquire knowledge in searching and retriving every-day information in Internet. The second main goal is overcoming the new technologies fear.
 
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY
Date [dd/mm/yyyy]  15/05/2009
Length of activity  1 day
Frequency  monthly
Organiser  Public Library Varna
Tutor  Library Assistant
Group Size  10
Venue  Library
Location  Varna BG
Environment  Rural
Location Factors  
Partnerships  Pension Association - 2004, Varna
Target group  seniors 60+
Contact  office@libvar.bg
Marketing  Direct contacts
Method of delivery  workshop
Equipment required  Computers
Other Factors  
Tasks  (Task1) Involving seniors in learning process
 
EVALUATION OF ACTIVITY
  Evaluation of the Learning Objectives
  The basic search methods for searchin and retriving information in Internet were introduced to the participants. A specific and particular web-sites were studied during the workshop.All participants expectations were fulfiled by the workshop.
  Evaluation of the activity
  The participants found all practical cases very useful. The workshop was successful according to the feedbacks.
  Evaluation of what was learned by the participants
  The participants got knowledge and practical skilss how to use Internet in evey-day life i.e. how to check electricity bill, phone bill, how to search for suitable bus and train connections etc. In addition they were introduced the most popular Bulgarian search engines.
  Evaluation of what staff have learned
  The topics for the next workshops were suggested.
  Keywords
  Bulgaria; Varna; Internet search
 
ANALYSIS OF EVALUATION
  What would you change to improve activity?
  Regular workshops will improve seniors knowledge and process sustainability.
  What particular circumstance could affect a change in the activity?
  
  Other possible Activities
  
  Best practice
  Yes
  Transferability:
  N/A.