This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Presentation Outline Background to I-CANDO programme Development of programme Implementation of programme Practical Demonstration Evaluation of Programme Current & Future Plans Conclusions

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Background to Programme Stillorgan College of Further Education has been teaching Computers/IT to Adult Learners for nearly 20 years Students typically in the age group of 30 something to 80+ Focus had been on computer skills for work No comprehensive course on offer for older, retired students who wished to learn computer skills for life

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Background to Programme (Ctd.) Needed course that met the needs of older learners who were being left out by ‘Digital Divide’ No such course readily available – most other courses focussed on applications like spreadsheets and databases Needed to design a suitable course

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Development of Programme Teachers initially were devising course Difficult to find materials Learnt of company in Dublin that was developing new digital skills programme Teamed up them to help develop programme Company were involved in testing the programme on our students Student feedback proved invaluable in developing programme

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Development of Programme Course designed to introduce learners to the basics of new digital technologies Course is done online – access at home Has accessibility features for dyslexia; cognitive & visual impairment; colour blindness and literacy Designed to be fun, supportive and accessible Provide new skills in a relaxed environment

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Module 1: Getting Started 1.1 How to start the computer and how to recognise computer hardware parts 1.2 Understand some of the basic language and terminology of computers 1.3 Identify the important concepts in computing, hardware and software. 1.4 Understand the desktop concept 1.5 Describe the use and operation of common software programmes. 1.6 How to organise and arrange their files 1.7 How to use an program on the computer 1.8 Understand what a computer virus is and how you protect your computer against viruses.

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Module 2: Getting Online 2.1 Understand the concepts of Internet and World Wide Web 2.2 How to search for information on the World Wide Web 2.3 How to make an on-line purchase 2.4 How to use web-based services 2.5 How to communicate by creating, sending, receiving and replying to messages 2.6 How to set up a VoIP (such as Skype) to make and receive telephone or video calls over the Internet 2.7 How to stay safe on line 2.8 How to safeguard the security of their personal information on line 2.9 Understand and learn about parental controls that apply when children use the Internet.

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Module How to operate a digital camera, start-up, view, key terms. 3.2 Take simple shots and adjust cameras basic features and functions. 3.3 How to operate the software on a digital camera 3.4 How to edit, arrange and organise your digital photographs 3.5 How to share your photo collection online 3.6 How to create print and create outputs with your photographs

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Module How to operate a digital video device 4.2 How to operate the software on a digital video device 4.3 How to edit your digital video 4.4 How to organise your digital videos 4.5 How to enhance your digital videos 4.6 How to create outputs and use internet with your videos

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Module How to operate a digital music device 5.2 How to operate the software on the digital music device 5.3 How to play music on a digital device 5.4 How to upload and download music 5.5 How to store your music on a digital device 5.6 How to shop on-line for music

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Module How to browse, surf and search the World Wide Web (WWW) 6.2 How to ensure your privacy and safety on the Web 6.3 How to create an identity for yourself to use in Social Networking 6.4 Understand the concept of Social Networking and the rules that apply 6.5 How to set up an online identify, create a profile and ensure your privacy 6.6 How to protect yourself when shopping on-Line and in Social Networks 6.7 How to connect with people and create a life on-line 6.8 How to operate the tools of social surfing, eg. Blogging. 6.9 Understand the laws and guidelines applicable when you live on line

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Module How to use tools and applications to create CD’s or DVD’s 7.2 How to play or share files on devices or over the internet 7.3 How to back up your digital content 7.4 How to upload and share your files, photos and videos 7.5 How to collaborate on-line 7.6 Understand memory and capacity of your computer 7.7 How to share information on different web applications & social networks 7.8 Understand the important security considerations when sharing information 7.9 Understand how copyright laws & regulations relate to the Internet

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Practical

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Implementation of Programme Launched 2 years ago Used on our ‘e-citizen’ course 20 learners completed course 4 mornings per week for academic year

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Evaluation of Programme Students found it an exciting way to learn Big advantage that they can access website at home Liked the interactivity aspect to course Really engaged with sections of course like Skype and Digital Photography Big help for teachers as it reduced class preparation time

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Evaluation of Programme (ctd.) Students still needed a teacher Difficult to standardise some parts of programme (e.g. Digital Photography) Expensive: €49 per module or €249 for all 7 More appropriate for later in a course when students became more familiar with basic Digital Skills

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Current & Future Plans We were first centre in Ireland to run programme We were very pleased with programme Had planned to continue with programme BUT… Recession and large level of unemployment meant change of Government policy Focus now on re-training newly unemployed Funding no longer available to run ‘e-citizen’ course I-CANDO programme still available commercially

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN Conclusion A programme like I-CANDO can be very effective There is a definite demand for such a programme among older learners But in addition to teacher-led instruction, particularly for older learners “Any teacher that can be replaced by a machine should be!” – Arthur C. Clarke Take Home Message:

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This courseware reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein Project No IE1-BRN ? Questions & Discussion