Course List - January 2009
Malta
Course Code: WIN
Computer Awareness for Complete Beginners
This course is intended for complete beginners. The course will focus on basic hardware, the Windows XP Operating System and related software.
Requirements: No computer knowledge required
Duration: 6 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: INT
Using the Internet Effectively
This course covers most aspects of the internet, including world wide web, email, search techniques, use of resources harvested from the internet, internet in a classroom context, internet as a communications tool.
Requirements: Knowledge of Windows XP
Duration: 6 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: WRD
Basic features of Microsoft Word
Would you like to learn how to write professional letters and handouts complete with coloured text and graphics? Come to learn MS Word and become computer literate!
Requirements: No computer knowledge required
Duration: 5 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: EXC
Microsoft Excel
At the end of this course you will be able to build number-crunching spreadsheets for recording, analysing and graphing just about any number you can think of. When you discover the power and convenience of spreadsheets you will ask: “How did I ever manage to organise my work or life without Microsoft Excel?”.
Requirements: Basic computer knowledge
Duration: 5 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: PPT
Microsoft PowerPoint
PowerPoint is a high-powered multimedia software tool used to
present information and to create interactive games for individual
study. PowerPoint presentations are very useful resources used
during as learning aids during lessons, to exhibit students’ work during
school events and parents' meetings and to discuss issues during
teachers' seminars.
During the course will you be creating
presentations featuring text, graphics/animated graphics, charts,
sound effects, background music, videos, transitions and animations.
You will also be creating presentations which can be used for
individual student study. These will include navigation buttons to
enable students to browse selected sections in the presentation and
access hyperlinks to websites and to other files created using different
software packages. This enables students to gain further information
on the topic topics. You will also be creating quizzes featuring multiple
choice activities.
Requirements: Knowledge of Windows XP and MS Word
Duration: 7 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: ACS
Microsoft Access
The course is aimed at teachers who would like to learn how to create and manage a database, with an emphasis on creating a database of their students’ data. It will include the creation of new databases, tables, forms, relationships, reports and queries.
Requirements: Knowledge of Windows XP and Microsoft Word
Duration: 7 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: GRP
Computer Graphics
This course is targeted for users already familiar with the computer environment who feel the need to be creative using this powerful digital tool. The course will be of great benefit to those with artistic ability ready to skip to the digital medium of expression. The following software will be covered: Paint, PowerPoint, Paintshop Pro and Freehand 5.
Requirements: Knowledge of Windows XP and Microsoft Office
Duration: 5 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: USW
Maintaining School Websites (new web hosting package)
This year, the CMeLD will be offering a new web hosting package for colleges, EOs, and schools. The package includes the web hosting space, a content management system (CMS) and the development and design of the website. The school, college or EO will then be responsible for updating and maintaining their website. This is a basic course intended for those who will be in charge for updating and managing their school/college/centre websites.
Requirements: Basic knowledge of the Windows Operating System and file handling, plus a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word
Duration: 4 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: CRP
Creating Resource Packs for State Schools: Years 1 – 7
This course is aimed at Primary school teachers who want to create
learning resources which feature extensive use of ICT. During this
course teachers will be creating lesson packages which fully integrate
Information and Communications Technology within classroom
practice. These will include the following:
- Presentations using Ms PowerPoint
- Slideshows created using KidPix Deluxe
- Flashcards, handouts, worksheets, charts, booklets and card games
created using Print Shop 11
- Onscreen Activities created using KidPix Deluxe and Primary Writer
- Topic websites which can be created by pupils using Print Shop 11
Requirements: Basic knowledge of Windows
Duration: 7 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: TWN
eTwinning: Online collaborative projects
The main aim of this course is of helping teachers and students to collaborate with European teachers using innovative methodologies. The course will cover the eTwinning Portal, working with digital still images and digital videos, digital animations, presentations, authoring software and audio and video conferencing.
Requirements: Basic knowledge of Windows XP, Computer awareness
Duration: 6 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: ProD
ProDesktop
ProDesktop is a 3D Computer Aided Design program made specifically for secondary level students. This course is intended mainly for Design and Technology Teachers but Technical Design Teachers are also welcome. Techers who successfully complete the course shall be licensed to teach students and will be given a copy of the software for school and home use.
Requirements: Knowledge of Windows XP and Microsoft Office
Duration: 5 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: PSH
Photoshop basics
Beginning with a Photoshop environment overview, we go through the basic graphic files and various ways of selecting. Touching on colours will bring us to drawing and painting techniques. We start to edit images while working with layers channels and masks, adding special effects and layer styles. Creating artwork for the web will bring us to animations and producing a gallery of the pictures we have worked on. Finally typography is explained and added to images in different styles.
Requirements: Good knowledge of Windows
Duration: 6 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: LMT
Secondary Schools Multimedia Resource Packs using
Illuminatus
The course exposes the participants to the concepts and to the development of educational multi-media courseware production at Primary and Secondary School level so as to encourage teachers to make practical use of their laptops in class. Participants will be able to understand the implications of producing educational material for their specific subject and integrating it within the current curriculum using a multi-media authoring package. The course will help the participants to develop an educational multi-media pack consisting of lessons plans, presentation and worksheets in an interactive and constructivist approach using Illuminatus 4.5.
Requirements: Must be proficient in the use of Windows XP and Office
Duration: 5 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: TCH
Solving simple Technical PC problems
Have you ever found problems on how to install and configure a printer or a scanner? Do you know how to upgrade your RAM or update your operating system? Are you aware how you could protect your computer from virus threats and Internet related threats? This course will adopt a practical hands-on approach on these frequent problems found in your PC. The objectives are to help course attendees to solve hardware and software problems in no time! The course participants will become familiar with all internal parts of the computer, build a computer and thereafter install an operating system and related software. The course will also have a look at common troubleshooting everyday computing annoyances.
Requirements: Must be proficient in the use of Windows 98/XP and Office Applications
Duration: 6 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: CWS
Creating a Website using SharePoint Designer (FrontPage)
The course is a beginners and intermediate course in website design. The course will start off with some basic HTML coding. It will also include sessions on the creation of blogs and podcasting.
Requirements: Applicants need to be computer literate (preferably with ECDL qualification). Applicants need to bring their laptops with them.
Duration: 16 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: JVP
Java
Participants will be using Java, an Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) language that uses ‘objects’ and their interactions to design applications and computer programs. One characteristic of Java is portability, which means that computer programs written in the Java language must run similarly on any supported hardware/operating-system platform.
Requirements: Applicants must have basic computing knowledge that includes programming concepts
Duration: 7 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: CAD
ECDL CAD
ECDL CAD is an introductory level syllabus for two-dimensional design, targeting candidates who require a general grounding in CAD. In undertaking this course, the candidate shall be able to demonstrate competency in using some of the standard available features of a CAD application to create and manipulate objects or elements and to modify objects or elements. The candidate shall also be able to change object properties and to undertake printing or plotting activity associated with the delivery of outputs. In addition, the candidate is required to demonstrate competency in using some of the more advanced features of CAD applications software, such as inserting objects from other applications.
Requirements: Applicants need to be familiar with elementary drawing terms and conventions, as well as simple geometrical constructions and basic concepts of co-ordinate geometry.
Duration: 15 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: AM3
ECDL Word Processor Advanced Level
With the ECDL Advanced Word Processing certification, Candidates can demonstrate their ability to use the advanced features of word processing applications to enhance their work, improve productivity and save time.
At the end of the course candidates will be able to:
- Create and manage large, complex word processing projects
- Illustrate sophisticated typographical, formatting and layout presentations, including tables, forms and graphics
- Use tools such as macros
- Carry out more advanced mail merge operations
- Work effectively on large collaborative projects
Requirements: ECDL Core Certificate
Duration: 10 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: AM4
ECDL Spreadsheets Advanced Level
The ECDL Advanced Spreadsheets certification presents Candidates with the opportunity to bring their spreadsheet skills to an expert level. This allows them to use the full potential of the spreadsheet application to produce higher quality management information.
At the end of the course candidates will be able to:
- Produce higher quality information
- Pinpoint key information quicker and more easily
- Provide more sharply-defined analysis
- Produce more sophisticated reports
- Use advanced editing, data handling, functions and analysis features
- Use macros within the spreadsheets application
Requirements: ECDL Core Certificate
Duration: 10 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: AM5
ECDL Databases Advanced Level
Anybody who works with databases on a regular basis already knows just how useful they can be for managing and analysing large quantities of information. Thanks to database applications we can structure and manage large amounts of data and manipulate it to extract valuable information.
But did you know that most database applications have advanced features that allow one to carry out more complex functions that can further enhance the quality of one's work and save time – if one has the skills to use them!
At the end of the course candidates will be able to:
- Produce better reports with deeper data analysis
- Produce higher quality management information
- Use advanced features in table, query, form and report design
- Use macros within the database application
- Import, export and link data
Requirements: ECDL Core Certificate
Duration: 10 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: AM6
ECDL Presentation Advanced Level
The ECDL Advanced Presentation certification is a vital tool for Candidates who wish to create effective, high-impact presentations using advanced features and who need to be able to prove their skills in this area.
At the end of the course candidates will be able to:
- Plan and design more effective presentations with more impact
- Use advanced features to customise layout and shows
- Use and manipulate pictures, images and drawn objects, charts/graphs in presentations
- Add sophisticated multimedia elements to presentations
- Use the powerful relating tools to link information to other applications
Requirements: ECDL Core Certificate
Duration: 10 sessions of 3 hours each
People who obtain the four ECDL advanced certificates will qualify for the ECDL EXPERT certificate.
Course List - January 2009
Gozo
Course Code: GZINT
Using the Internet Effectively
This course covers most aspects of the internet, including world wide web, email, search techniques, use of resources harvested from the internet, internet in a classroom context, internet as a communications tool.
Requirements: Knowledge of Windows XP
Duration: 6 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: GZWRD
Basic features of Microsoft Word
Would you like to learn how to write professional letters and handouts complete with coloured text and graphics? Come to learn MS Word and become computer literate!
Requirements: No computer knowledge required
Duration: 5 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: GZPPT
Microsoft PowerPoint
PowerPoint is a high-powered multimedia software tool used to present information and to create interactive games for individual study. PowerPoint presentations are very useful resources used during as learning aids during lessons, to exhibit students’ work during school events and parents' meetings and to discuss issues during teachers' seminars.
During the course you will be creating presentations featuring text, graphics/animated graphics, charts, sound effects, background music, videos, transitions and animations. You will also be creating presentations which can be used for individual student study. These will include navigation buttons to enable students to browse selected sections in the presentation and access hyperlinks to websites and to other files created using different software packages. This enables students to gain further information on the topic topics. You will also be creating quizzes featuring multiple choice activities.
Requirements: Knowledge of Windows XP and MS Word
Duration: 7 sessions of 3 hours each
Course Code: GZUSW
Maintaining School Websites (new web hosting package)
This year, the CMeLD will be offering a new web hosting package for colleges, EOs, and schools. The package includes the web hosting space, a content management system (CMS) and the development and design of the website. The school, college or EO will then be responsible for updating and maintaining their website. This is a basic course intended for those who will be in charge for updating and managing their school/college/centre websites.
Requirements: Basic knowledge of the Windows Operating System and file handling, plus a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word
Duration: 4 sessions of 3 hours each |
