The digital skills taster session provides students with an opportunity to develop and explore a range of digital literacy skills.
Additional information about this course
Referrals only. All students will be service users of the Suffolk Refugee Support group.
Course aim
Explore the role digital technology plays in modern life and the benefits of using it.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
- This course is suitable for beginners and improvers
- All students will be service users of the Suffolk Refugee Group
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Describe the role digital technology plays in modern life and work.
- Identify 3 ways digital technology can benefit life and work.
- Identify what I would like to learn next to progress onto a further IT course.
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
- You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
- A file of work will be kept which will help to record your progress
What else do I need to know?
- All materials and equipment will be provided but please bring along your own device e.g. phone, tablet, laptop. Please bring a pen and paper
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
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