1. AGEING WELL! DON’T HESITATE, BE ACTIVE 2012-2014 ICT MODULES FOR LEARNERS OF SYLLOGOS PYRGION THIRAS “TA EISODIA TIS THEOTOKOU”

2. WORKING HARD IN THE LAB

3. The aim of this course is to provide learners with the skills, and knowledge of basic functions in a range of software applications.

4. AIMS OF OUR COURSE using digital technology include:  using a computer, tablet or smart phone  using a camera to do a video  using a computer and printer  scanning  Sending an e-mail  Surfing in the internet

5. THE EDUCATIONAL CENTER The educational activity of our seniors is organized around a center of our community which provides Technical supports: IT equipment and internet access Human supports: trainers to guide and teach the trainees Multiple supports: books,files

6. Module 1 Concepts of Information and Communication Technology Participants attended a computer course, on how to use the office application packages word, presentation, internet & e-mail

7. Module 2 Using the Computer and Managing Files The learners are able  To operate effectively within the desktop environment and work with desktop icons and windows. To manage and organise files and folders,  To know how to duplicate, move and delete files and folders,  To use simple editing tools to scan and print

8. MODULE 3 Word Processing The learners are able to use a word processing application to accomplish everyday tasks associated with creating, formatting and finishing documents to duplicate and move text within and between documents to use word processing applications such as using pictures and images within a document

9. Module 4 Presentation The learners are able  to accomplish tasks such as creating, formatting, and preparing presentations using different slide layouts for display  to duplicate and move text, pictures, images and charts within the presentation and between presentations.  to use various slide show effects.

10. Module 5 Web Browsing and Communication The learners are able to understand some of the concepts and terms associated with using the Internet and to accomplish common Web search tasks to bookmark Web sites, and to print Web pages to communicate by e-mail to attach files to mail messages

11. BENEFITS Active involvement of learners Motivation to participate in non- formal education Cooperation with local organizations Increase of ICT skills The learners feel drawn in to a learning environment that is self- paced with the benefit of supportive tutors

12. PROBLEMS Learners were completely illiterate of ICT Little free time Little increase of language skills Some of our learners have extremely limited access to computers and the Internet outside the labs

13. Comments Although some adults who are new to using technology may benefit from generic digital literacy classes, my experience has been that more want to learn to use a computer (or tablet, or smart phone) for a purpose. TO BECOME ACTIVE MEMBERS OF OUR SOCIETY