You
will learn
To provide
an enjoyable introduction to
computers for participants and
assist them to retain a basic
understanding of Windows,
Word, E-mail and Internet.
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Audience
Equalskills
is for anybody who wants to start
from the beginning and learn some
practical ways of using
computers. It is aimed
particularly at people who have
missed out on the development of
technology in recent times to
help them understand how
technology can be used in their
daily lives.
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Duration
6 weeks X 3
hours
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Cost
Contact Westgate
Computer Centre for details
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Overview
Equalskills
is fun and informal Introduction
to Computers and the Internet. It
introduces the use and role of
technology in the everyday lives
of all people, regardless of
status, education, age or
ability. The programme was
developed by ICS skills, the
organisation responsible for ECDL
in Ireland and is intended to be
the user skills programmeto follow
before undertaking the ECDL. The
aim of Equalskills is to make
people feel comfortable using a
computer and to teach them the
skills necessary to communicate
using the internet and e-mail. It
has the added bonus of providing
certification to candidates who
complete the programme.
Certification is not exam based
– it is awarded on the basis
of continuous assessment by the
centre’s Equalskills
facilitator.
What
you will learn
·
Basics of Using a Computer
·
Desktop
·
Windows
·
Creating a Document
·
File Management
·
The Internet
·
E-mail
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