Unit 5: Applications of ICT in Libraries: Supporting Clients In The Safe And Legal Use Of ICT

ASSESSMENT TASKS

The table below summarises how each assessment task relates to coverage of the Outcomes detailed in the Unit specification. It also indicates the evidence which should be retained for external moderation.

Outcome / Task / Evidence to be retained
1
2
3, 4 / 1 Case Study
2 Account
3 Multiple Choice Test / Logbook completed by candidate
Account produced by candidate
Candidate responses to questions

This assessment involves 3 tasks:

A logbook recording the activities related to outcome 1

·  Show clients safe practice in using ICT for communication)

The logbook may be in print or electronic format and must be authenticated by the tutor or mentor.

The Logbook must record all the following

  1. Establishment of the clients current competence and email requirements by:
  2. Determining clients competence in use of hardware and software
  3. Determining clients communication needs
  4. Selecting a suitable web based email service provider
  5. Set up a web based email account for the client to:
  6. Send and receiving emails
  7. Email multiple recipients
  8. Attach text, music and image files
  9. Use zip files
  10. Scan images and saving to disk
  11. Encourage the client to use email safely by demonstrating how to:
  12. Check for viruses
  13. Manage emails
  14. Reduce spam
  15. Practice email etiquette
  16. Observe safety recommendations when using chat rooms
  17. Follow local protocols to ensure secure servers
  18. Providing practical support by:
  19. Providing front line support to client
  20. Referring the client to other sources of support

A Report

This report should NOT be based on an experience you have had with a client.

It is a piece of research you will carry out to find out about 2 of the 5 knowledge and skills items detailed below. (YOU MUST MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO THIS OR THE SUBMISSION WILL FAIL)

An account of how ICT can be used to support clients with special needs or language requirements. You may choose your own topic but the account must:

  1. Be between 500 and 750 words long
  2. Encompass at least two of the five knowledge and skills items of outcome two:

1.  Identifying websites for those with special needs or those with specific language requirements

2.  Evaluating websites against best practice guidance

3.  Using assistive technologies

4.  Changing software and keyboard settings

5.  Using voice recognition and synthesis

  1. Demonstrate use of a methodology which is appropriate to the chosen topic
  2. Include information which is factually correct and relevant
  3. Illustrate an understanding of key principles and techniques
  4. Be clearly written and concise

7.  Be presented in accepted report structure:

·  Aims

·  Objectives – Must be measurable e.g list/define/select/

·  Methodology – what you did to find your information

·  Results

·  Conclusions

  1. correctly attribute and reference sources of information used

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20 questions based on outcomes 3 and 4.

·  Describe legislation relating to the use of ICT for storage, manipulation and access of information

·  Describe Freedom of Information legislation and information access issues

Short question assessment (50 minutes) on the following

Data protection Act (4)

Copyright Legislation (3)

Intellectual property rights (3)

Freedom of Information Legislation (2)

Acceptable use policies (2)

Content Filtering (2)

Internet safety with younger clients (2)

Illegal material (2)

All the work should be undertaken in a real environment with real clients