WEA Course Information Sheet 2013-14

Course title: Introduction to Internet & e-mail
Course reference: C2416888 / Tutor(s): Darryl Vaz
Venue: The Pinner Centre, Chapel Lane Car Park,
Pinner, HA5 1AA / Fee: £55.30
Concession: Free on proof of income related benefit
Start date: 24/09/2013 / End date: 05/11/2013 / Day(s)/time(s): Tuesday 12:30 – 14:30
Number of sessions: 7 / Hours per session: 2 / Level: Introductory
Title of qualification to be gained (if any): n/a
Awarding body (if any): n/a
Essential materials:
It is suggested that you purchase a folder to keep a copy of exercises and handouts that may be given to you on the course. You may also wish to obtain any recommended books and materials such as a memory stick.
Course aims:
To introduce learners to basic Internet concepts and terminology, to search the Internet for information and to send and read emails.
Course description:
Don’t feel left out! Learn how to search for information on the World Wide Web, whether it’s for work, a hobby, or to help a child with their homework. Gain confidence in creating, sending and reading e-mails with attachments.
Any prior knowledge or entry requirements? None
Course content: what topics will the course cover?
·  Identify and use Internet terminology
·  Identify how the Internet works
·  Identify how to connect to the Internet and the uses of the Internet
·  Open and close Internet Explorer
·  Identify menu bar, toolbar, address bar, scroll bars
·  Access a website
·  Use hyperlinks
·  Add a website to the Favourites folder
·  Change the home page / ·  Use search engines to find information
·  Compose and send an email message
·  Open an email message
·  Reply to a sent message
·  Forward a message
·  Delete an email message
·  Save an image from the Internet
·  Attach a file to an email message
·  Open received attachments
·  Save an attachment
Teaching, learning and assessment methods: tick those to be used ü
Demonstration / ü / Discussion / ü / Group work / Individual work / ü
Project work / Research / Role play / Written work
Question and answer / ü / Activity outside class time / ü / Observation / ü / Practical work / ü
Presentation / ü / Field trip / Other (state)
How will I receive feedback on my learning progress and achievement?
By completing quizzes, exercises and practising on the computer. During question & answer sessions.
Learning outcomes: these are the intended outcomes and may be revised in discussion with the class. Students are encouraged to think about and identify their own individual outcomes.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. / Access web sites on the Internet
2. / Organise favourite web pages in a browser
3. / Create, send & read e-mail messages
4. / Attach files to an e-mail message
Reading and information sources: To be advised by the tutor on the course.
Suggestions for progression to further study or for using the skills and knowledge gained:
Are You Frightened of Your Computer (Basic IT Skills), Beginners' Word Processing, How to Design Cards, Posters & Newsletters Using Microsoft Word, Create a Presentation Using free Internet software – Prezi, How to Use Your Laptop, Need help with your photos? – Use free Internet software (Picasa), How to Manage Your Budget Using Spreadsheets – Excel, Create a Presentation Using Microsoft PowerPoint, Create Your Own Blog Using free Internet software – WordPress, How to Make the Most of Your iPad
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