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What is a "Power User"? They are often unseen technology resources present in every organization. These people are not recognized as experts, but they possess a higher level of expertise than the average employee does. They understand computer technology concepts others do not seem to grasp. They often show interest in helping others, have a computer at home and have raised their technological capacity by trial and error. They are the "power users" of your organization. |
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As a response to the climate of technological change being created within criminal
justice organizations, The Center for Society, Law and Justice (CSLJ) at The
University of New Orleans is pleased to present Improving Criminal Justice
Computer Technology Applications; Deploying Power Users for the 21st Century
in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance
(BJA). .
The primary focus of the 2 1/2 day seminar is to educate "power users" to effectively share technology expertise throughout the Criminal Justice agency. This seminar will help the participant develop the technology implementation and training skills every agency must have to progress into the 21st century.
Who Should Attend?
Those individuals with an above average understanding of computer technologies and the potential of general computer applications within an organization will find the program both interesting and useful. In addition, training and MIS personnel within organizations who are responsible for selecting and implementing technology within criminal justice agencies will find the program informative. The program is designed with a special emphasis toward BJA Grantees. Personnel from all types of Criminal Justice organizations including law enforcement, corrections, prosecution, as well as probation and parole are encouraged to attend.
Seminar Aims and Goals
The primary aim of the seminar is simply to help criminal justice organizations improve their capacity to deal with today's technology while preparing for the challenges of the future. The educational goals addressed through the use of adult learning techniques during the seminar include:
Why You Should Attend?
This program gives the participant invaluable base line knowledge in applying unique skills to assist an organization with technology implementation and application. In a busy world with multiple computer technologies, the "power user" can assist the criminal justice organization with everything from helping an employee learn how to plug in a printer to detailed instruction. The “power user" will leave the seminar with new technology and technology mentoring skills. Although the seminar is not specifically designed for IT specialists, they may broaden their instructional skills and understanding of adult learning from attendance.
The seminar begins by defining the role of the "power user" in an organization and moves on to adult learning and mentoring techniques. Other topics include the "power users" resource kit and specific instruction in how to conduct computer oriented learning sessions. Presentations addressing the basics of criminal justice technologies and training the trainer are also included. The program concludes with a hands-on practical exercise.
How You Can Attend?
The "power users" seminar is presented tuition free at various sites throughout the United States. It is held at locations central to BJA grant recipients and is open to all Criminal Justice agencies. Click here for more information on proposed seminar locations. You can also contact CSLJ via telephone, fax or e-mail or write to:Center for Society, Law and Justice
University of New Orleans
3330 Causeway Blvd. Suite 413
Metairie, Louisiana 70002
Phone: 504.849.8021
Fax: 504.849.8025
E-Mail: cslj@eatel.net
