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Course Information Sheet

Facebook, Twitter & More   

Fees:

full £65

conc £26

non EU £115

Day

Time

Weeks

Centre

Start

End

Code

Mon

10:00-12:00

5

MAC

11/06/12

09/07/12

JS3825

Tutor:  Lee Roy Brown

What will the course cover?

The course will explore current Social sites and their uses, and allow learners to decide which will work for them – and then set up initial accounts with chosen sites.

Who is the course for?

This course is for anyone who wants to find out about and use online Social Networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

What skills, knowledge or experience do I need to start this course?

Introduction to Computing' course or previous basic computer software knowledge such as using MS Windows. Students should have an awareness of basic computing functions and use of the Internet. Students should have an email account.

What should I be able to do by the end of the course?

Setup personal accounts on sites including Facebook and Twitter; Find friends on Facebook; Follow interesting companies or organisations on Facebook; Follow Twitter feeds; post updates and links to Facebook and Twitter and upload photos to Facebook.

How is the course organised?

Group and individual instruction. Explanations, tasks, demonstrations, discussions, and lots of hands on practise. Over the course you will set up an account on Facebook and start personalising it.

What extra study or practice is expected outside of the class?

To gain the maximum benefit, you should read recommended books and websites, and practice the topics covered during the class each week – the more you practice, the faster your skills will improve. Computer access is available at Study Support sessions at Macbeth centre, or at your local library.

How will my progress be assessed?

Informal feedback but tasks will help you decide what else you need to learn or practise. The tutor may provide homework or specific tasks to assess your progress. There will be regular opportunities to review your progress through the class.

What can I expect to go on to after this course?

You may want to progress on to setting up your own personal website, and could join the various Web Design courses. You could join the eBay course, or other PC courses in specific software (Word, Excel), You may want to look at gaining a computing qualification, such as ITQ or ECDL. Ask your tutor for more details about these courses.

Are there any other costs and what do I need to bring?

A pen and notebook, a file folder to store handouts, and a USB key if you want to take your work home with you (your tutor can give you advice on purchasing USB keys). You may benefit from investing in a guide book to supplement your learning. Some suggested books are: Facebook for Dummies - Pearlman & Abram (ISBN 1118095626) Facebook: The Missing Manual - Vander Veer (ISBN 144938014X) Online, Facebook itself is the best guide you could find: facebook.com – has user guides and frequently asked questions, or www.ehow.com/videos-on_108_use-facebook.html has some good video tutorials.

What support is available?

You may wish to get additional help and guidance offered through the Study Support Sessions at the Macbeth Centre. Help with literacy or numeracy is available through the basic education programme and the ESOL programme offers help for speakers of other languages. Additional support can be provided for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. The Learner Support Fund is a discretionary scheme funded by the Adult Learning and Skills Service and the Skills Funding Agency to assist learners who may be experiencing difficulties in paying for course fees, essential equipment/materials or other necessary related expenses. The fund is open to all learners who are in receipt of an income related benefit or those learners who are on a low income. Details of all available support can be found on our website (hfals.co.uk), in the Guide and the Student handbook, or from teaching or Reception staff.

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