The staff of the CIN, local library and school staff, University Extensions regional information technology specialists, Regional Resource Team members, and other knowledgeable local citizens are initial resources which can contribute to training. Community information providers will need training in order for them to provide information in a format that is readily incorporated into the communitys information and data store. Sponsors and supporters may be included in the group of community information providers or the board. The extent to which a community is able to provide training with the resources and persons who exist in the area that the CIN serves will depend on how well the community has assessed its resources. While training for each of the above groups will require different approaches, all training efforts will be most effective if they include experiential learning and hands-on opportunities.
Participants learn more and easier if they can experience what they are learning.
Incentives to complete the course of the training such as certificates also help. Schedule training with participants rather than for participants. Include them in the design of the training. And be sure to provide an opportunity for evaluation of the training as this provides information for improvement. Successful training and education are closely linked to the marketing and communication efforts.