This is a 45-minute presentation and Q&A from @Larysa_Essex from the Toronto Public Library addressing Greater Toronto Area Linux Users Group. In her presentation, she details Toronto’s “Let’s Learn Tech” program, which paired high-level technology courses (Cisco Networking Academy) with learning circles. @Marni_Tam @Karen_Tannis
Wow! Hear the results at the 13-minute mark:
- 70% of learners had never used an online course before
- 80% retention rate
- 80% said learning circles allowed to access technology that they would not have otherwise available (a big surprise to the facilitators)
- 93% said learning circles improved their digital skills
- 100% would recommend the program to others
- The senior adult learning circle had the highest completion rate as compared their other learning circles
- Learners from the Linux Unhatched course are planning to move onto Linux Essentials (a higher level course which prepares the learners from certification)
- Demand is high for more advanced tech programs
