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Aebrown: Update for new training location on RKATS site

2012-10-30T02:08:24Z

Update for new training location on RKATS site

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	== Online training ==		== Online training ==
	~~[http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,6074-1,00.html~~ Record-Keeping and ~~Auditing Training]~~ is provided by Church HQ and is the best source of training new leaders. It can be accessed in multiple ways:		Record-Keeping and Technology training is provided by Church HQ and is the best source of training new leaders. It can be accessed in multiple ways:
	* On [~~http~~://www.lds.org lds.org], under ~~Serving in the Church,~~ Melchizedek Priesthood, Record-Keeping and ~~Auditing Training~~		* On [https://www.lds.org lds.org], under Resources > Melchizedek Priesthood > Record-Keeping and Technology Support
	* On [http://clerk.lds.org clerk.lds.org], Training link		* At [https://ClerkSupport.lds.org ClerkSupport.lds.org]
	* At [~~http~~://~~auditing~~.lds.org ~~auditing~~.lds.org]

	~~=== Downloading~~ the ~~lessons ===~~		To access the training courses, you must sign in to the site with your [[LDS Account]].
	~~The lessons may be downloaded~~ in ~~a wide variety of languages from the above location by following the "Download these lessons" link; the download page may also be accessed from~~ the ~~[[MLS download~~ site~~]]. Beginning~~ with [[~~MLS~~]] 2.6, the downloaded lessons are to be installed with MLS, and they are accessible from the Help menu of MLS. They may be installed in multiple languages, and the language MLS is running in will determine which language version of the training will be run from the Help menu.<ref>Message from StoddardCE dated Tue, 07 Aug 2007 14:21:26 -0400 from LDSClerks mailing list archives at http://lists.mormonstoday.com/pipermail/ldsclerks/2007-August.~~txt</ref>~~

	~~The~~ lessons ~~may also be downloaded by anyone interested~~ in ~~taking~~ the ~~lessons offline~~, ~~and for use in group or individual training sessions~~.		=== Using the online training ===
			Most of the lessons are in Flash format. If you do not have the Flash player on your computer, you can download it from the [http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer Adobe Flash Player page].

	~~'''Note''':~~ The ~~downloadable collection of~~ the training lessons ~~has not been updated since September 2007, but the online versions~~ have ~~almost all been updated since then~~, ~~so the downloaded versions will be somewhat out of date.~~		The lessons are scattered throughout the Record-Keeping and Technology Support site. Pages that have training lessons will typically have a large picture of a clerk sitting at a computer, with a link to "Watch the Training Presentation."

	~~=== Using the online training ===~~
	~~The lessons are in Flash format. The index page (both online and in downloaded format) contains~~ a link ~~that allows you~~ to ~~download~~ the ~~Flash viewer if it is not already installed on the computer~~.

	The lessons contain navigational aids that can help you as you view the lesson. The menu at the right of the lesson allows you to:		The lessons contain navigational aids that can help you as you view the lesson. The menu at the right of the lesson allows you to:
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	** '''Search''': A text search to help you find text anywhere within the lesson. A search results list will display links to each screen that has matching text.		** '''Search''': A text search to help you find text anywhere within the lesson. A search results list will display links to each screen that has matching text.

	~~=== Printing the online training ===~~		Note: Some of the newer lessons were created with SmartBuilder, and have a different interface than described above.
	~~In addition to viewing lessons online, you can print a lesson summary~~ of ~~each lesson (from a PDF format). The printed summaries are available:~~
	* (''English lessons only'') from a link to the lesson summary on the ~~Record-Keeping and Auditing Training page on lds.org (updated in November 2008 and includes the year the lesson was last updated).~~
	* (''Non-English lessons only'') near the end of each lesson (generally the next to last screen). A print icon may be displayed at the bottom right of the screen next to the Continue button. Occasionally the lesson will mention that information from the lesson can be printed, but often the print button appears with ~~no comment~~, ~~or it may not appear at all.~~
	* from the main index page of the downloaded version of the lessons. A PDF link is found immediately to the right of the link to each lesson.

	== Resources ==		== Resources ==
	* [http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,6074-1,00.html Record-Keeping and Auditing Training].
	* A [[Media:Church_Training_Matrix.xls\|training matrix spreadsheet]] showing which of the online training lessons are to be taken for each calling, and tracking the completion of those lessons.		* A [[Media:Church_Training_Matrix.xls\|training matrix spreadsheet]] showing which of the online training lessons are to be taken for each calling, and tracking the completion of those lessons.
	* Example of a [[Media:Ward Training Program.xls\|training tracking spreadsheet]] used by one ward.		* Example of a [[Media:Ward Training Program.xls\|training tracking spreadsheet]] used by one ward.

Lindsayre: Protected "Training": Testing ([edit=sysop] (expires 21:34, 14 April 2010 (UTC)) [move=sysop] (expires 21:34, 14 April 2010 (UTC)))

2010-04-07T21:34:28Z

Protected "Training": Testing ([edit=sysop] (expires 21:34, 14 April 2010 (UTC)) [move=sysop] (expires 21:34, 14 April 2010 (UTC)))

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Aebrown: Update download instructions

2009-12-21T21:01:17Z

Update download instructions

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	=== Downloading the lessons ===		=== Downloading the lessons ===
	The lessons may be downloaded from the above location; ~~they~~ may also be ~~downloaded in a wide variety of languages~~ from ~~mls.lds.org~~. Beginning with [[MLS]] 2.6, the downloaded lessons are to be installed with MLS, and they are accessible from the Help menu of MLS. They may be installed in multiple languages, and the language MLS is running in will determine which language version of the training will be run from the Help menu.<ref>Message from StoddardCE dated Tue, 07 Aug 2007 14:21:26 -0400 from LDSClerks mailing list archives at http://lists.mormonstoday.com/pipermail/ldsclerks/2007-August.txt</ref>		The lessons may be downloaded in a wide variety of languages from the above location by following the "Download these lessons" link; the download page may also be accessed from the [[MLS download site]]. Beginning with [[MLS]] 2.6, the downloaded lessons are to be installed with MLS, and they are accessible from the Help menu of MLS. They may be installed in multiple languages, and the language MLS is running in will determine which language version of the training will be run from the Help menu.<ref>Message from StoddardCE dated Tue, 07 Aug 2007 14:21:26 -0400 from LDSClerks mailing list archives at http://lists.mormonstoday.com/pipermail/ldsclerks/2007-August.txt</ref>

	The lessons may also be downloaded by anyone interested in taking the lessons offline, and for use in group or individual training sessions.		The lessons may also be downloaded by anyone interested in taking the lessons offline, and for use in group or individual training sessions.

			'''Note''': The downloadable collection of the training lessons has not been updated since September 2007, but the online versions have almost all been updated since then, so the downloaded versions will be somewhat out of date.

	=== Using the online training ===		=== Using the online training ===

Aebrown: Fix links, add link to auditing.lds.org, standardize capitalization

2009-11-19T17:12:06Z

Fix links, add link to auditing.lds.org, standardize capitalization

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	== Responsibilities ==		== Responsibilities ==
	=== Stake ~~Clerk~~ ===		=== Stake clerk ===
	The stake clerk is responsible to:		The stake clerk is responsible to:
	* Coordinate training for those involved in record keeping throughout the stake, including assistant stake clerks; ward clerks from each ward; assistant ward clerks from each ward; and quorum, group, and auxiliary secretaries from each ward.<ref>{{TrainingURL\|stake_clerk}}</ref>		* Coordinate training for those involved in record keeping throughout the stake, including assistant stake clerks; ward clerks from each ward; assistant ward clerks from each ward; and quorum, group, and auxiliary secretaries from each ward.<ref>{{TrainingURL\|stake_clerk}}</ref>
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	As this training is accomplished, it will provide knowledge, direction, and motivation to those involved with stake and ward record keeping. Training sessions should also help clerks understand the value and importance of their work.		As this training is accomplished, it will provide knowledge, direction, and motivation to those involved with stake and ward record keeping. Training sessions should also help clerks understand the value and importance of their work.

	=== Ward ~~Clerk~~ ===		=== Ward clerk ===
	The ward clerk is responsible to:		The ward clerk is responsible to:
	* Provide supervision, direction, support and backup to assistant ward clerks and quorum/auxiliary secretaries.		* Provide supervision, direction, support and backup to assistant ward clerks and quorum/auxiliary secretaries.
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	* MLS software training		* MLS software training

	== Online ~~Training~~ ==		== Online training ==
	[http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,6074-1,00.html Record-Keeping and Auditing Training] is provided by Church HQ and is the best source of training new leaders. It can be accessed in ~~two~~ ways:		[http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,6074-1,00.html Record-Keeping and Auditing Training] is provided by Church HQ and is the best source of training new leaders. It can be accessed in multiple ways:
	* On lds.org, under Serving in the Church, Melchizedek Priesthood, Record-Keeping and Auditing Training		* On [http://www.lds.org lds.org], under Serving in the Church, Melchizedek Priesthood, Record-Keeping and Auditing Training
	* On clerk.lds.org, Training link		* On [http://clerk.lds.org clerk.lds.org], Training link
			* At [http://auditing.lds.org auditing.lds.org]

	=== Downloading the ~~Lessons~~ ===		=== Downloading the lessons ===
	The lessons may be downloaded from the above location; they may also be downloaded in a wide variety of languages from mls.lds.org. Beginning with [[MLS]] 2.6, the downloaded lessons are to be installed with MLS, and they are accessible from the Help menu of MLS. They may be installed in multiple languages, and the language MLS is running in will determine which language version of the training will be run from the Help menu.<ref>Message from StoddardCE dated Tue, 07 Aug 2007 14:21:26 -0400 from LDSClerks mailing list archives at http://lists.mormonstoday.com/pipermail/ldsclerks/2007-August.txt</ref>		The lessons may be downloaded from the above location; they may also be downloaded in a wide variety of languages from mls.lds.org. Beginning with [[MLS]] 2.6, the downloaded lessons are to be installed with MLS, and they are accessible from the Help menu of MLS. They may be installed in multiple languages, and the language MLS is running in will determine which language version of the training will be run from the Help menu.<ref>Message from StoddardCE dated Tue, 07 Aug 2007 14:21:26 -0400 from LDSClerks mailing list archives at http://lists.mormonstoday.com/pipermail/ldsclerks/2007-August.txt</ref>

	The lessons may also be downloaded by anyone interested in taking the lessons offline, and for use in group or individual training sessions.		The lessons may also be downloaded by anyone interested in taking the lessons offline, and for use in group or individual training sessions.

	=== Using the ~~Online Training~~ ===		=== Using the online training ===
	The lessons are in Flash format. The index page (both online and in downloaded format) contains a link that allows you to download the Flash viewer if it is not already installed on the computer.		The lessons are in Flash format. The index page (both online and in downloaded format) contains a link that allows you to download the Flash viewer if it is not already installed on the computer.

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	** '''Search''': A text search to help you find text anywhere within the lesson. A search results list will display links to each screen that has matching text.		** '''Search''': A text search to help you find text anywhere within the lesson. A search results list will display links to each screen that has matching text.

	=== Printing the ~~Online Training~~ ===		=== Printing the online training ===
	In addition to viewing lessons online, you can print a lesson summary of each lesson (from a PDF format). The printed summaries are available:		In addition to viewing lessons online, you can print a lesson summary of each lesson (from a PDF format). The printed summaries are available:
	* (''English lessons only'') from a link to the lesson summary on the Record-Keeping and Auditing Training page on lds.org (updated in November 2008 and includes the year the lesson was last updated).		* (''English lessons only'') from a link to the lesson summary on the Record-Keeping and Auditing Training page on lds.org (updated in November 2008 and includes the year the lesson was last updated).
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	== Resources ==		== Resources ==
	* [http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,6074-1,00.html Record-Keeping and Auditing Training].		* [http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,6074-1,00.html Record-Keeping and Auditing Training].
	* A [[Media:Church_Training_Matrix.xls\|training matrix ~~spreadhseet~~]] showing which of the online training lessons are to be taken for each calling, and tracking the completion of those lessons.		* A [[Media:Church_Training_Matrix.xls\|training matrix spreadsheet]] showing which of the online training lessons are to be taken for each calling, and tracking the completion of those lessons.
	* Example of a [[Media:Ward Training Program.xls\|training tracking spreadsheet]] used by one ward.		* Example of a [[Media:Ward Training Program.xls\|training tracking spreadsheet]] used by one ward.
	* [[Training checklists]]		* [[Training checklists]]

Petersenga: wordsmithing

2009-05-29T20:44:41Z

wordsmithing

Petersenga: /* Stake Clerk */

2009-05-29T16:09:54Z

Stake Clerk

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	Training sessions should be held:		Training sessions should be held:
	* When a new ward clerk or assistant stake clerk is called.		* When a new ward clerk or assistant stake clerk is called. Training should be completed no later than 30 days after the new clerk is called.
	* When a new record-keeping program is introduced.		* When a new record-keeping program is introduced.
	* When a clerk asks for help.		* When a clerk asks for help.

Aebrown: Add resources

2009-05-23T21:32:32Z

Add resources

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	The [[stake clerk]] has responsibility for '''training''' other clerks and secretaries throughout the stake; the [[ward clerk]] has this responsibility in the ward. Each person with any kind of record-keeping responsibility also has an individual responsibility to obtain any training needed.		The [[stake clerk]] has responsibility for '''training''' other clerks and secretaries throughout the stake; the [[ward clerk]] has this responsibility in the ward. Each person with any kind of record-keeping responsibility also has an individual responsibility to obtain any training needed.

	==Responsibilities==		== Responsibilities ==
	=== Stake Clerk ===		=== Stake Clerk ===
	The stake clerk is responsible to:		The stake clerk is responsible to:
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	The lessons are in Flash format. The index page (both online and in downloaded format) contains a link that allows you to download the Flash viewer if it is not already installed on the computer.		The lessons are in Flash format. The index page (both online and in downloaded format) contains a link that allows you to download the Flash viewer if it is not already installed on the computer.

	The lessons contain navigational aids that can help you as you view the lesson. The menu at the right of the lesson ~~alllows~~ you to:		The lessons contain navigational aids that can help you as you view the lesson. The menu at the right of the lesson allows you to:
	* Pause/Play		* Pause/Play
	* Move to the Previous/Next screen		* Move to the Previous/Next screen
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	== Resources ==		== Resources ==
	* [http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,6074-1,00.html Record-Keeping and Auditing Training].		* [http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,6074-1,00.html Record-Keeping and Auditing Training].
			* A [[Media:Church_Training_Matrix.xls\|training matrix spreadhseet]] showing which of the online training lessons are to be taken for each calling, and tracking the completion of those lessons.
	* Example of a [[Media:Ward Training Program.xls\|training tracking spreadsheet]] used by one ward.		* Example of a [[Media:Ward Training Program.xls\|training tracking spreadsheet]] used by one ward.
			* [[Training checklists]]

	== References ==		== References ==

Aebrown: correct grammar; soften absolute statements about Print button always being available in non-English lessons (it is certainly not available in German lessons).

2009-04-17T04:34:30Z

correct grammar; soften absolute statements about Print button always being available in non-English lessons (it is certainly not available in German lessons).

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	=== Printing the Online Training ===		=== Printing the Online Training ===
	In addition to ~~being viewable~~ online, you can print a lesson summary of each lesson (from a PDF format). The printed summaries are available:		In addition to viewing lessons online, you can print a lesson summary of each lesson (from a PDF format). The printed summaries are available:
	* (''English lessons only'') ~~From~~ a link to the lesson summary on the Record-Keeping and Auditing Training page on lds.org (updated in November 2008 and includes the year the lesson was last updated).		* (''English lessons only'') from a link to the lesson summary on the Record-Keeping and Auditing Training page on lds.org (updated in November 2008 and includes the year the lesson was last updated).
	* (''Non-English lessons only'') ~~Near~~ the end of each lesson (generally the next to last screen). A print icon ~~displays~~ at the bottom right of the screen next to the Continue button. Occasionally the lesson will mention that information from the lesson can be printed, but often the print button appears with no comment.		* (''Non-English lessons only'') near the end of each lesson (generally the next to last screen). A print icon may be displayed at the bottom right of the screen next to the Continue button. Occasionally the lesson will mention that information from the lesson can be printed, but often the print button appears with no comment, or it may not appear at all.
	* ~~From~~ the main index page of the downloaded version of the lessons. A PDF link is found immediately to the right of the link to each lesson.		* from the main index page of the downloaded version of the lessons. A PDF link is found immediately to the right of the link to each lesson.

	== Resources ==		== Resources ==

Aebrown: fix typo; remove link to post which is far too out of date to be helpful.

2009-04-17T01:17:28Z

fix typo; remove link to post which is far too out of date to be helpful.

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	=== Printing the Online Training ===		=== Printing the Online Training ===
	In addition to being viewable online, ~~your~~ can print a lesson summary of each lesson (from a PDF format). The printed summaries are available:		In addition to being viewable online, you can print a lesson summary of each lesson (from a PDF format). The printed summaries are available:
	* (''English lessons only'') From a link to the lesson summary on the Record-Keeping and Auditing Training page on lds.org (updated in November 2008 and includes the year the lesson was last updated).		* (''English lessons only'') From a link to the lesson summary on the Record-Keeping and Auditing Training page on lds.org (updated in November 2008 and includes the year the lesson was last updated).
	* (''Non-English lessons only'') Near the end of each lesson (generally the next to last screen). A print icon displays at the bottom right of the screen next to the Continue button. Occasionally the lesson will mention that information from the lesson can be printed, but often the print button appears with no comment.		* (''Non-English lessons only'') Near the end of each lesson (generally the next to last screen). A print icon displays at the bottom right of the screen next to the Continue button. Occasionally the lesson will mention that information from the lesson can be printed, but often the print button appears with no comment.
	* From the main index page of the downloaded version of the lessons. A PDF link is found immediately to the right of the link to each lesson.		* From the main index page of the downloaded version of the lessons. A PDF link is found immediately to the right of the link to each lesson.
	* There is also a post<ref>{{LDSTech\|post=14251}}</ref> on LDS Tech that contains links to many of the PDFs on lds.org, although the links in this post are no longer valid for lessons updated in 2008 and later.

	==Resources==		== Resources ==
	* [http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,6074-1,00.html Record-Keeping and Auditing Training].		* [http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,6074-1,00.html Record-Keeping and Auditing Training].
	* Example of a [[Media:Ward Training Program.xls\|training tracking spreadsheet]] used by one ward.		* Example of a [[Media:Ward Training Program.xls\|training tracking spreadsheet]] used by one ward.

Petersenga: /* Printing the Online Training */ Reflects change to printed lesson summaries instead of print versions of lessons

2009-04-16T19:03:08Z

Printing the Online Training: Reflects change to printed lesson summaries instead of print versions of lessons

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	=== Printing the Online Training ===		=== Printing the Online Training ===
	In addition to being viewable online, each lesson ~~can be printed~~ (from a PDF format). The printed ~~versions~~ are available:		In addition to being viewable online, your can print a lesson summary of each lesson (from a PDF format). The printed summaries are available:
	* ~~In each~~ lesson~~, near~~ the end (generally the next to last screen)~~, a~~ print icon ~~will appear in~~ the bottom right ~~corner~~ next to the Continue button. Occasionally the lesson will mention that the lesson can be printed, but often the print button appears with no comment.		* (''English lessons only'') From a link to the lesson summary on the Record-Keeping and Auditing Training page on lds.org (updated in November 2008 and includes the year the lesson was last updated).
	* ~~For the downloaded versions of the lessons,~~ the main index page ~~for~~ the lessons ~~contains a~~ PDF link immediately to the right of the link to each lesson.		* (''Non-English lessons only'') Near the end of each lesson (generally the next to last screen). A print icon displays at the bottom right of the screen next to the Continue button. Occasionally the lesson will mention that information from the lesson can be printed, but often the print button appears with no comment.
	* The Training page on lds.org was updated in November 2008 to include the year each lesson was last updated, as well as a link to the PDF version of lessons updated in 2008 and later.		* From the main index page of the downloaded version of the lessons. A PDF link is found immediately to the right of the link to each lesson.
	* There is also a post<ref>{{LDSTech\|post=14251}}</ref> on LDS Tech that contains links to many of the PDFs on lds.org, although the links in this post are no longer valid for lessons updated in 2008 and later.		* There is also a post<ref>{{LDSTech\|post=14251}}</ref> on LDS Tech that contains links to many of the PDFs on lds.org, although the links in this post are no longer valid for lessons updated in 2008 and later.

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	=== Ward Clerk ===		=== Ward Clerk ===
	The ward clerk is responsible to:		The ward clerk is responsible to:
	* Provide supervision, direction, support and backup to assistant ward clerks and quorum/auxiliary secretaries		* Provide supervision, direction, support and backup to assistant ward clerks and quorum/auxiliary secretaries.
	* Make sure assistant ward clerks and quorum/auxiliary secretaries are fully trained		* Make sure assistant ward clerks and quorum/auxiliary secretaries are fully trained.
	* Train bishopric members to understand their responsibilities for record keeping on request		* Train bishopric members to understand their responsibilities for record keeping on request.
	* Request help with training from former clerks and secretaries, upon approval of the bishop		* Request help with training from former clerks and secretaries, upon approval of the bishop.
	* Contact stake clerks as needed for assistance with training		* Contact stake clerks as needed for assistance with training.

	Training should be held when:		Training should be held when:
	* A new secretary or ~~assistant clerk~~ is called		* A new assistant clerk or secretary is called. Training should be completed no later than 30 days after the new clerk or secretary is called.
	* New record-keeping software is introduced		* New record-keeping software is introduced.
	* A current secretary or clerk asks for help		* A current secretary or clerk asks for help.
	* A quorum or auxiliary leader asks for help for a secretary under their direction		* A quorum or auxiliary leader asks for help for a secretary under their direction.
	* Record keeping challenges are noted by a leader, ward clerk, or stake auditor		* Record keeping challenges are noted by a leader, ward clerk, or stake auditor.

	Training should include clear instruction explaining:		Training should include clear instruction explaining: