Skip to main content
How to Teach Tech to Adults Who Swear They’re “Bad at Technology”

How to Teach Tech to Adults Who Swear They’re “Bad at Technology”

2026-07-22T14:00:00 2026-07-22T15:00:00 How to Teach Tech to Adults Who Swear They’re “Bad at Technology”

Many adults approach technology classes convinced they’re “just bad at tech,” making confidence, not skill, the biggest barrier to learning. This hands-on session shares simple teaching strategies, supportive language, and practical demonstrations library staff can use immediately to reduce tech anxiety and build trust. Attendees will leave with concrete tools for helping hesitant learners gain confidence, feel successful, and keep coming back for help.

As a result of this program, attendees will:

  • Apply simple, proven teaching strategies to reduce tech anxiety and build confidence in hesitant adult learners
  • Use supportive, approachable language that fosters trust and encourages continued engagement
  • Implement practical, hands-on techniques that help learners experience quick wins and feel successful immediately

This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.

 , Michigan
Event Date

Start: July 22, 2026 2:00 PM

End: July 22, 2026 3:00 PM

Many adults approach technology classes convinced they’re “just bad at tech,” making confidence, not skill, the biggest barrier to learning. This hands-on session shares simple teaching strategies, supportive language, and practical demonstrations library staff can use immediately to reduce tech anxiety and build trust. Attendees will leave with concrete tools for helping hesitant learners gain confidence, feel successful, and keep coming back for help.

As a result of this program, attendees will:

  • Apply simple, proven teaching strategies to reduce tech anxiety and build confidence in hesitant adult learners
  • Use supportive, approachable language that fosters trust and encourages continued engagement
  • Implement practical, hands-on techniques that help learners experience quick wins and feel successful immediately

This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.

Registration Link
Continuing Education PCI Webinar Virtual For Libraries

Related Events

It's About Time: Supporting Neurodivergent Employees with Time Management in the Workplace
Whether you are neurodivergent or you are a supervisor to someone who is, this webinar will provide concrete strategies to support time management in the workplace.

Library Law Office Hours
Are you a library director, administrator, board member or friend? Do you have a library law question? Join us for this informal session!

Trustee Training 102 - Advanced Trustees
Once a library trustee understands their responsibilities and duties as those duties pertain to their library's establishment type, the next step is an understanding of those responsibilities and how the library as a government entity affects the performance of those duties. This session will introduce elements of public finance, FOIA, Open Meetings Act and the intricacies of the Board/ library director relationship.

Striving for Inclusion: Creating Welcoming Experiences for Neurodivergent Library Users
This presentation will discuss ways to make customer service, programs, collections, and library services more accessible for neurodivergent people.

LocalHop Community Calendar Refresher for Ploud Libraries
This session offers a refresher on using the LocalHop Community Calendar tailored specifically for Ploud libraries, highlighting key features and best practices for managing events.

Lights, Camera, Action: Photography Basics for Staff Members
This webinar introduces simple photography techniques that anyone can use to capture high-quality images for programs, events, and promotions. Participants will learn about camera types and basic operations, tips for framing and composition, and easy ways to stage a space so it looks inviting.