AU - Keeping in Touch with IT

UPDATED 20141217 09:02:00

This course is designed for everyone over 50 with an interest in communicating online with friends, family and contacts Learners need enthusiasm to learn and a notebook to take notes to practice at home. Participants will learn how to use the internet safely and access lots of free websites offering information and advice and images. Learners will gain confidence in using the internet safely and securely and be able to use new found skills at home. After this course learners can progress onto further learning courses and utilise gained knowledge in their ever day life. The well equipped computer suite at Age UK Sunderland offers learners the opportunity to learn in a safe, warm environment which is conducive to learning. Learners can adjust seating and environment to their own personal needs. Facilities include touch screen and voice activated pc’s, adaptive trackballs and high visibility keyboards as well as screen reader software to enable all learners regardless of ability to continue their learning journey.

Course information

Name: AU - Keeping in Touch with IT Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, ICT for Users Qualification type: Assessment All Courses are vocational so no final exam to be taken. Progress will be recorded weekly by Learner completing an Electronic Individual Learning Plan. Assessment will be monitored by completion of exercises at learners own pace. Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20140207 01:36:01 Updated 20141217 09:02:00

Entry requirements

Only equipment required is a notepad and pen to record notes and how to guides in order to take home and practise techniques Equipment required Only equipment required is a notepad and pen to record notes and how to guides in order to take home and practise techniques

Provider

SUNDERLAND CITY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Sarah.potts@sunderland.gov.uk
0191 5484015
http://www.twca.org.uk

Address

Tyne and Wear Care alliance
Unit 1 North East BIC Town: Sunderland County:Tyne and Wear

Learning aims

Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, ICT for Users Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, ICT for Users Classification: Information and Communication Technology

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