Basic ICT Training curriculum (Andy Burton, NTU)

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twitter.com/ViPi_project
VIPI - VIRTUAL PORTAL FOR
INTERACTION AND ICT TRAINING FOR
1 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
3rd ViPi Workshop, 02/05/2012, Vilnius, Lithuania
www.vipi-project.eu
511792-LLP-1-2010-1-GR-KA3-KA3NW

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VIPI WORKSHOP–
THE VIPI BASIC ICT TRAINING
CURRICULUM ANDY BURTON NOTTINGHAM
TRENT UNIVERSITY, UK
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www.vipi-project.eu
511792-LLP-1-2010-1-GR-KA3-KA3NW

3. THE VIPI CURRICULUM
 The ViPi curriculum is a modular and tiered set of
learning objects.
 We have initially defined 3 tiers of modules:
 Unit 1 - Computer Basics for Beginners
 Unit 2 - Basic ICT Skills
 Unit 3 - Higher Basic ICT Skills
 Each set of modules contains optional components to
cover relevant assistive technologies
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4. THE VIPI CURRICULUM
UNIT 1 – COMPUTER BASICS FOR BEGINNERS
(Aimed at complete beginners or provides materials for the trainers
of people with learning difficulty)
 About computers  Using the computer
 Parts of a computer  Desktop Icons
 Turning the computer on  The Task Bar
and off safely  Windows
 Logging in and out  Using an Application
 Input devices  Browsing the web
 The mouse/touchpad and  Web browsing
accessible alternatives applications
 The keyboard  Using a web browser
 The Touchscreen 4
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5. THE VIPI CURRICULUM
UNIT 2 – BASIC ICT SKILLS (PAGE 1 OF 2)
(Higher level, more detailed, additional content)
 About computers  Monitor settings
 Application settings
 Parts of a computer
 Turning the computer on  Sound settings
and off safely  Introduction to assistive
 Assembly of a desktop PC technologies
 Input devices  Using the computer
 The mouse/touchpad and  Desktop Icons
accessible alternatives  The Task Bar
 The keyboard  Windows
 The Touchscreen  Help
 Files and folders
 Output Devices
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 Display settings
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6. THE VIPI CURRICULUM
UNIT 2 – BASIC ICT SKILLS (PAGE 2 OF 2)
 Documents  Communication tools
 Creating a saving simple  Available Software
document  Using Communication
 Creating and saving a software
simple spreadsheet  Mobiles, smartphones
 Web browsing and and tablets
security  Mobile devices
 Web browsing  Using mobile devices
 Web security  Mobile Security
 Using ViPi  Assistive Technologies
 Email and security  Use of assistive
 Using email technologies
 Linked to ATLEC project
 Email security
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(Assistive Technology Learning
Through A Unified Curriculum)
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7. THE VIPI CURRICULUM
UNIT 3 – HIGHER BASIC ICT SKILLS
 Word Processing  Safety and Security
 Spreadsheets  Updates and virus
checkers
 Presentation software
 Internet
 Online applications
 Email
 Collaborative online
document editors
 Practical exercises
 E-learning
 Online purchasing
 Data finding
 What is there for me?  Using ViPi
 Europe
 Partner countries
 ANYTHING MISSING ?
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8. THE VIPI CURRICULUMCheese Factory Rob the Mob
Memobile
GAME PORTFOLIO
Virtual Store
http://isrg.org.uk
My Appearance
Several previous projects have
involved development of serious
games to address different aspects of
Escapology
improvement of basic, personal and
work-sustainability skills of people at
risk of social exclusion, including those
with disabilities.
The games developed are often
transferable to ViPi with the addition Editor
of new content, and minor accessibility 8
tweaks.
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9. THE VIPI CURRICULUM
Editor
VIPI DESKTOP GAMES
New content for previous games:
http://isrg.org.uk/projects
True/False
Quiz
Escapology
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10. THE VIPI CURRICULUM
VIPI DESKTOP GAMES
New Games
• Over the next 6 months
development of all new
desktop and mobile games New development environment
will begin. created allowing:
•3D world interaction
• Specifically targetted at the •overlays of text, images,
ViPi project stakeholders and buttons and text input.
end users
Allows fast development of new,
• Subject: Basic ICT skills. rich, accessible serious games.
• Games content will be
editable by tutors to fit their
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individual needs
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11. THE VIPI CURRICULUM
Check out the ISRG at
QUESTIONS? Nottingham Trent University
at http://isrg.org.uk
And Follow ViPi on
Facebook and Twitter.
facebook.com/vipiproject
twitter.com/ViPi_project
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