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| Web Based Resources ------------------------------------------------------------------- ***Stop Press***** In October, 2009, Cool cats Computing will be launching the iTQ Online Study Centre. In addition to our eportfolio2006 system the 24/7 iTQ Online Study Centre will have iTQ learner and assessor resources for every unit at every level. Resources include: Example Completed Tasks, Study Sheets, Training Resources. Membership rates will be as low as £15 per learner. Achieve iTQ the easy way. Available to Providers and direct to Learners.
Use the links below to access free web based resources. This list is regularly updated but some links may become obselete - see Stop Press above. Awarding Body and Provider Information / Material | e-skills | - qualification structure, provider list etc | OCR | - Centre & Candidate Handbooks etc | Edexcel | - Centre & Candidate Handbooks etc | City and Guilds | - Centre & Candidate Handbooks etc |
Software Training Material Wordprocessing | Site | Title/Content | Type | Comment | LSN | Office Tutorials 1 & 2 incl. templates, creating forms, using .xml, collaboration and security | video, pdf, | Download times can be slow. Tutorials are very useable with clear presentation. | | MIStupid | Word tutorials incl. mail merge, forms etc | audio/video | Free when viewed on line. Can be purchased and downloaded. |
Internet incl Web, Email etc | Site | Title/Content | Type | Comment | LSN | Web authoring using Deamweaver & Flash incl. tables, templates, forms, interactivity, flash etc | video | Download can be slow. Tutorials are very useable with clear presentation. | | Microsoft | Website Design with Frontpage 2003 18 short tutorials incl. stylesheets, graphics, code etc | audio and text | Simple tutorials less effective than equivalent videos with screen shots. | | MIStupid | HTML Basics and Browser settings | audio/video | Free when viewed on line. Can be purchased and downloaded. | | acxede | Office Live Tutorials | text/graphics | This is site contains lots of useful hints and tips for getting the best out of Microsoft Office Live websites. |
Maintenance and Security | Site | Title/Content | Type | Comment | 5 Star Support | Computer Maintenance and Security incl. Vista, XP, basic maintenance, cleaning tips etc | text on screen | Everything here from building a computer to cleaning your mouse. Simple text instructions - beware pop-up ads. Also see Tips and Tweaks. | | Alison | Using the Computer and Managing Files | videos | Alison is a free online learning resource. You need to register to access the free iTQ course material. Quality is good and particularly effective interactive videos. |
Artwork | Site | Title/Content | Type | Comment | Microsoft | Publisher 8 tutorials incl. publications design, clip art use etc | audio and text | Simple tutorials less effective than equivalent videos with screen shots. | | About.com | Photoshop tutorials | video with audio | on screen demos of good quality also see: 'What is Graphics Software' 'Free Photoshop Class' section beware ads. |
Spreadsheets | Site | Title/Content | Type | Comment | Excel Tips.com | Excel Tips | Text/graphics on screen | thousands of tips on using Excel. Can take a lot of clicks to get to the tip you want. | | Microsoft | Excel 2003 Training Courses 38 short tutorials incl. creating workbooks, security, macros etc 2007 also available | audio and text | Simple tutorials less effective than equivalent videos with screen shots. | | | | |
Database | Site | Title/Content | Type | Comment | Alison | Database | video | Alison is a free online learning resource. You need to register to access the free iTQ course material. Quality is good and particularly effective interactive videos. | | | | |
Presentation | Site | Title/Content | Type | Comment | LSN | Office Tutorials 1 & 2 incl. Powerpoint use. | video | Download times can be slow. Tutorials are very useable with clear presentation. | | | | |
Specialist | Site | Title/Content | Type | Comment | Smart Technologies | 2 Minute Tutorials using Smart Notebook interactive whiteboard software plus reference material | video pdfs | Excellent quality. Requires Flash. | | | | |
General | Site | Title/Content | Type | Comment | Happy Computers | all main software packages | manuals | Large collection of manuals for download. Free to schools and colleges. Registration required. Manuals may be customised. | | Happy elearning | Quizzes to test IT knowledge | screen | Can be useful to review knowledge levels in specific software packages |
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