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AGEING WELL!
DON’T HESITATE, BE ACTIVE
2012-2014
ICT MODULES FOR LEARNERS OF
SYLLOGOS PYRGION THIRAS
“TA EISODIA TIS THEOTOKOU”
WORKING HARD IN THE LAB
The aim of this course is
to provide learners with
the skills, and knowledge
of basic functions in a
range of software
applications.
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
THE EDUCATIONAL CENTER
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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
Module 1
Concepts of Information and Communication
Technology
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Participants attended a computer course, on
how to use the office application packages
word,
presentation,
internet & e-mail
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
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
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.
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
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to bookmark Web sites, and to print Web pages
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to communicate by e-mail
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to attach files to mail messages
BENEFITS
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Active involvement of learners
Motivation to participate in nonformal education
Cooperation with local organizations
Increase of ICT skills
The learners feel drawn in to a
learning environment that is selfpaced with the benefit of supportive
tutors
PROBLEMS
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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
Comments
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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.
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SOCIETY