Three days of training

Last week was my first experience in training others through Continuing Education.  The courses were designed to help K-12 educators learn how to evaluate web applications, use Google Docs, and make their own websites using Google Sites.  The courses were taught over three days and lasted 5 hours each.

This experience brought home to me the value of institutions of higher learning in performing outreach to professional communities.  When individuals leave the world of Bachelor's or graduate degree programs and enter the workforce, their need to continue learning new skills and techniques never ends, since the demands of the workplace are not static.  Colleges and universities provide an environment where training can take place at lower cost to employers.  In this way a skilled workforce is maintained and the country's competitive edge is sharpened.