EC Meeting Papers July 2018

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Introducing ICT

Days: 2

Date: 10 - 11 October 2018

Location: Quorn Grange Hotel

Days: 2

Date: 23 - 24 May 2019

Location: Quorn Grange Hotel

Target: The training is designed for trade unions representatives that would like to gain or develop the necessary skills to work more effectively with readily available information technology tools which can allow them to solve everyday trade union issues Delivery Method: The training will be delivered in a classroom-based format. Each person will have access to a computer and the relevant software with the trainer leading by demonstration. Individual assistance will be provided where required. The advantage of this sort of training will be access to a trainer in person and group interaction. This will not only enhance learning but will provide an opportunity to interact with one another in a professional, productive and cooperative way. Prerequisites: Participants will need to know how to use a mouse, use a keyboard to type and to minimize, maximize From delivering presentations to keeping track of your Branch expenses Office productivity suites such as Microsoft Office Suite can save you time and reduce repetitive tasks. • Creating forms and table of contents in a word editor • Presenting with Prezi • Use spreadsheets to create a simple household or small office budget sheet open and close windows Using Office Software

Mobile Technology Do you know your Androids from your Apples or your Phablets from your tablets? Yet chances are you have one or the other in your hands. Find out how to make your mobile save you time when dealing with specific trade union challenges.

• Identify mobile operating systems • Installing and uninstalling apps • Useful apps for trade union reps • Technology & workplace challenges Cloud Technology

Sending files via email has been the default method for the exchange of documents and images for users. Yet readily available cloud storage solutions can now manage those tasks. From Google Drive to Dropbox these free tools can limit file loss and manage file transfers. • What is the cloud • Different everyday cloud storage services • File size and file types • Saving to, uploading to and downloading from the cloud

Tutor: M. Cudjoe

English Skills – Reading Between the Lines & Writing for Purpose

Days: 3

Date: 23 - 25 July 2018

Location: Northern College

The purpose of this course is to find out how to decipher unclear or hidden meanings in texts, as well as to introduce skills in order to help you to write in a range of styles. By the end of this course, participants will have developed the skills necessary in order to help them to work out a writer’s meaning from the language that they use. It will also help participants to adapt their writing for different

purposes, such as constructing a formal letter or more creative writing. The skills developed during this course are based around: • Reading • ICT • Speaking and Listening

Tutor: P. Gibson

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