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VIPI WORKSHOP– THE VIPI BASIC ICT TRAINING CURRICULUM ANDY BURTON NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY, UK

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THE VIPI CURRICULUM The ViPi curriculum is a modular and tiered

set of learning objects.

We have initially defined 3 tiers of modules: Unit 1 - Computer Basics for Beginners Unit 2 - Basic ICT Skills Unit 3 - Higher Basic ICT Skills

Each set of modules contains optional components to cover relevant assistive technologies 3

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About computers Parts of a computer Turning the

computer on and off safely

Logging in and out Input devices

The mouse/touchpad and accessible alternatives

The keyboard The Touchscreen

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Using the computer Desktop Icons The Task Bar Windows Using an Application

Browsing the web Web browsing

applications Using a web browser

UNIT 1 – COMPUTER BASICS FOR BEGINNERS(Aimed at complete beginners or provides materials for the trainers of people with learning difficulty)

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Monitor settings Application settings Sound settings Introduction to

assistive technologies

Using the computer Desktop Icons The Task Bar Windows Help Files and folders

UNIT 2 – BASIC ICT SKILLS (PAGE 1 OF 2)

About computersParts of a computer

Turning the computer on and off safely

Assembly of a desktop PC

Input devicesThe mouse/touchpad and accessible alternatives

The keyboardThe Touchscreen

Output DevicesDisplay settings

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Documents Creating a saving

simple document Creating and saving

a simple spreadsheet

Web browsing and security Web browsing Web security Using ViPi

Email and security Using email Email security 6

Communication toolsAvailable SoftwareUsing

Communication software

Mobiles, smartphones and tablets Mobile devices Using mobile devices Mobile Security

Assistive Technologies Use of assistive

technologies Linked to ATLEC

project (Assistive Technology Learning Through A Unified Curriculum)

UNIT 2 – BASIC ICT SKILLS (PAGE 2 OF 2)

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Word Processing Spreadsheets Presentation

software Online applications

Collaborative online document editors

E-learning What is there for

me? Europe Partner countries 7

Safety and Security Updates and virus

checkers Internet Email

Practical exercises Online purchasing Data finding Using ViPi

ANYTHING MISSING ?

UNIT 3 – HIGHER BASIC ICT SKILLS

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Several previous projects have involved development of serious games to address different aspects of improvement of basic, personal and work-sustainability skills of people at risk of social exclusion, including those with disabilities.The games developed are often transferable to ViPi with the addition of new content, and minor accessibility tweaks.

GAME PORTFOLIO

http://isrg.org.uk

Cheese Factory

Escapology

Editor

Rob the Mob

Virtual Store

Memobile

My Appearance

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VIPI DESKTOP GAMESNew content for previous games: http://isrg.org.uk/projects

Escapology

Editor

True/False Quiz

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VIPI DESKTOP GAMESNew Games

• Over the next 6 months development of all new desktop and mobile games will begin.

• Specifically targetted at the ViPi project stakeholders and end users

• Subject: Basic ICT skills.

• Games content will be editable by tutors to fit their individual needs

New development environment created allowing:• 3D world interaction • overlays of text, images,

buttons and text input.

Allows fast development of new, rich, accessible serious games.

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