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www.iltanet.org Firm University 27 training on the CheaP Captivate, but is a great tool for recording screencasts of explanations to specific problems, which you can then post to the intranet, all in less time than it would take to write an e-mail message. Finally, don't forget the merits of low-tech approaches! Draw on a poster board to get your ideas across and to make abstract concepts more concrete. For ideas, visit www.commoncraft.com for how to present complex information simply and effectively. aCCept the ChaLLenge No matter the budget or the tools at your disposal, the creativity and value of the content is what makes for great training. When you need inspiration, don't be afraid to plunge into social media and blogs to find fellow trainers with great ideas. After a bit of adaptation, you may find that training on the cheap actually makes you even more effective! ILta Webinar: training on the Cheap When times are lean, training budgets get tight. What creative opportunities exist without new (or any) money in that budget? We look at tools you may already have and freeware that's gained traction, and present a wide range of innovative ideas for maintaining and even extending the learning culture of your firm. speakers: Maritta Terrell –– Trainer & Help Desk Specialist, Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. Maritta has been a word processor, legal secretary, office manager and IT manager in law firms over 25 years and brings various perspectives to her work. Maritta is also the International Legal Technology Association's City Representative in Austin, as well as a member of the ILTA User Support Committee. She enjoys meeting other people involved in law firm technology and learning from each of them. Carol Gerber –– Director of Learning and Professional Development, Moses & Singer LLP Carol has a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and a M.A. in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. In addition to actively participating in ILTA events, she is a member of the New York Word Legal Users Group and is currently the President of PLTG, the Professional Legal Trainers Group. Jeri Oglesby Sires –– Training and Special Projects Coordinator, Hunter Maclean Exley & Dunn, P.C. Jeri was responsible for developing and delivering all technical training as well as working on various projects involving firm technology and helping practice groups find ways to increase efficiency and productivity. Jeri is responsible for creating and launching HunterMaclean University and a firm mentor program within the last year. Prior to her position at HunterMaclean, she was an independent technology trainer and consultant for 15 years. download PPT watch recorded webinar