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APOLOGIES FOR CROSS POSTING
C&IT TRAINING MATERIAL FOR MIDDLE MANAGERS LAUNCHED
Management Connections Online is a JISC (JCALT)-funded project that has
examined the requirements of middle managers for training in, and awareness
of, the use of C&IT. Our Training Needs Analysis can be viewed at the
following web address:
http://management-connections.co.uk/Documents/training_needs_analysis.htm.
Most middle managers expressed a preference to access training as and when
it suited them, that is, whenever they could find the time. They also
expected to do this with the minimum of fuss.
The following training materials are now available and include notes of
guidance for use by staff developers:
Using Databases
Do you have data (information) that you want to collect, organise, analyse
and/or disseminate?
Learn about:
* the principles of database design and construction and the
advantages of storing information in a computer database
* how to build your own database and populate it with sample data
* how you can retrieve information in a structured form for writing
reports or sharing with others over a local network or over the Internet
Communication for Productivity
This module addresses important issues surrounding the use of computer
hardware, software, services and the production, storage, retrieval and
onward transmission of computer-based data.
Learn about:
* general principles underlying the use of electronic communication
services
* acceptable use of network policies
* security concerns
* backup procedures
* document sharing techniques
Virtual Learning Environments
You do not need to have experienced a virtual learning environment to follow
this module. We are assuming that you have an interest in online learning
and are perhaps considering introducing a VLE in your department/school.
Learn about:
* the basic concepts and what can be achieved
* what is a chat room?
* how does a student access their assessment records?
* how does the tutor fit into all this?
Video Conferencing (materials under development)
A starting point for establishing and using videoconferencing in your
institution.
Learn about:
* institutional benefits of using VCs
* the basic technology underlying a VC
* how to operate the studio tools
* good practice in the use of VCs
* how to book and use a VC
Internet Publication
This module looks at various aspects of Internet publication
Learn about:
* the benefits of Internet publishing
* the Internet publishing process
* major legislative constraints in Internet publishing
* a framework for evaluating Internet resources
* simple web-authoring tools
You can access these training materials at:
http://management-connections.co.uk/manmods/default.asp
If you are interested why not log on to the above site and find out more.
Thank you,
Rona Whittet, Project Co-ordinator, University of Abertay Dundee.
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