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ICT Training

The SAGE training program had the following characteristics.

It was free to anyone over 55

No previous computer experience was needed.

The purpose of the project was to make people feel comfortable and confident using a computer.

Teaching different levels of ability, from those who have never used a computer before, to those who want to update and consolidate existing computer skills.

The ICT training courses for older citizens had the following structure:
Half day workshops

Timetable

The half day workshops took place twice a week and took 2 to 3 hours depending on content.

Individual Workshops

1. Introduction to using a computer
First step class covering mouse and keyboard use and an introduction to using the computer memory to store work.

2. Introduction to word processing
How to use a computer to type a letter. This was an introduction to the skills to create and print a professional looking piece of work.

3. Next steps word Processing
The follow-on from the Introduction to word processing workshop to enhance the new skills.

4. Introduction to the Internet
A gentle introduction to the Internet with the emphasis on becoming familiar and confident using the equipment and hopefully having some fun in the process.

5. Using the World Wide Web
Concentrating on using the information side of the Internet, this workshop explored the more complicated features that you might come across and taught the skills to move around with more confidence.

6. Saving information you find on the Web
Learning how to print, save and email information that you find.

7. Searching the Internet workshop 1
How to find information on the Web using search engines. Clear explanations and demonstrations of several examples with lots of practice time.

8. Searching the Internet workshop 2
How to find information on the Web using search directories. Clear explanations and demonstrations of several examples with lots of practice time.

9. Using email
Finding out how to keep in touch with friends and family over the Internet and how to create your own email address that you can access from any computer on the Internet.

Microsoft Office Workshops

Workshop Content

These workshops covered the most commonly used office programs.

The first two workshops were an introduction to using a computer with topics including mouse and keyboard use, using Windows, creating and finding files, printing and file management.

There were ten other workshops, two of each covering
word-processing,
spreadsheets,
databases,
presentations
Internet.

Timetable: Twice a week 9.30 to 1pm

• During the workshops there were demonstrations and explanations of each topic by the trainer and lots of hands-on practice.

Drop-In Sessions

Drop-in sessions for people who would like to use the computers to

search for work

type their CV

just keep their computer skills up to date.

These sessions were intended for people to do their own work at their own pace, with a trainer on hand to help out with any questions or problems. They were very popular.