Computer Workshop Term 2

Course aim

To increase confident and skills, using many aspects of Microsoft applications. Learn new IT skills or build upon existing knowledge, gain transferable skills and learn in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

• No skills or experience needed

By the end of the course I should be able to:

• Hide Text
• Use 'Smart Look Up'
• Delete entire words at one time
• Insert a table and merge cells
• Insert a fill colour into a cell of a table

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
• A file of work will be kept which will help to record your progress

What else do I need to know?

• Students are advised to make their own notes, a note pad and pen would be useful. A ring binder and plastic wallets to display work.

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

• It would be useful to watch the TV programme 'Click' or look at their website. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m9ry look at any new technology articles in newspapers or online.

What can I do next?

• Progress to another WEA course
• Progress to a course with another provider
• This course could lead to a range of job opportunities. Follow link to National Careers Service for more details https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
• 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
• Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next