Essential Digital Skills Entry 3

<p>This on-site course supports the development of key digital skills such as using devices, creating and editing digital media, using technology to communicate, buying and transacting online, and how to stay safe and secure when using technology.</p>

<p>This course is for adult learners who need to improve their entry level essential digital skills for life and work.</p>

<p>You must be aged 19 or older by the 31st of August 2024. You will start by completing initial assessments in ICT and English. Your ICT assessment and English assessments should be above Entry 2.</p>

<p>Yes. There will be an online or face to face interview with a tutor where you will review your assessments and discuss if the course will meet your needs. If the course is not suitable, the tutor will advise you on a more suitable course to apply for.</p>

<p>You will be taught in class at HALS and in online tutorials using MS Teams and using our learning platform Edmodo.</p>

<p>You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You will decide individual learning goals with your tutor and see your progress over the term by keeping a folder of work</p>

<p>You will be able to talk to your tutor in one to one meetings about your learning during tutorials. Your tutor will ask for your feedback as a group at different times during the sessions and in course reviews. You will be able to formally record your views on the course at the end by completing an evaluation form. You may also complete GLA & OFSTED surveys.</p>

<p>You may progress onto Level 1 Essential Digital Skills courses or use this course to help you study your subject area of choice.</p>

<p>You should attend all sessions of this course and complete all homework set. You should read all information prior to the sessions and install MS Teams and Edmodo onto your device.</p>

<p>The tutor will conduct progress checks on your learning during the course and there will be a formal assessment at the end to enable you to gain the qualification. This will be carried out on site at HALS in Wood Green Library.</p>

<p>This course will be taught on-site but you will need access to a laptop, desktop or tablet with good internet access to carry out the independent study required for this course. You will be supported to install the free software for MS Teams and Edmodo on your device.</p>