How should I, my agency, institution, faculty colleagues, or students approach learning to use the Omaha System?
Learning to use the Omaha System is like learning a new language and should be approached as such. It requires thoughtful practice. The 2005 book should be considered to be a primary, essential resource for learners. Detailed suggestions to promote learning are described in the 2005 book and summarized below. Diverse resources are listed in sections of this Web site. It is ideal for several members of an agency, institution, or faculty to attend a Basic Omaha System Workshop prior to making decisions about purchasing software or adopting paper-and-pen forms. Videotapes, instructional modules/courses, and contacts including the Minnesota Omaha System Users Group, commercial software developers, and educators are listed in Links. Useful information about the purpose, organization, and benefits of the Omaha System is readily accessible in References. Use these references to increase familiarization with specific Omaha System words (terms and definitions); practice using the Omaha System w
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