PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT (final assessment). 2.0 hour timed assessment using software and managing data in a simulated office setting. ( Learning Outcomes 1-4)

Formative assessment: class discussions and debates provide opportunities for both tutor and peer feedback. Students will gain detailed individual feedback on pieces of written homework, completed worksheets, and on their findings to research activities. Individual tutorials provide additional opportunities to offer guidance and constructive feedback, to support learners in achieving their full potential.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training-FX101782702.aspx

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB4EA9BEB8A758B9C&feature=plcp

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/
Moodle Resources
Module Study Guide
Appropriate textbooks and materials in Study Centres
Westlaw

ESSENTIAL TEXT: Wang, Wallace. 2010., Office 2010 For DummiesŪ. [online]. Wiley. Available from: 27 June 2012
Salkind, NJ (2011). Excel Statistics. Sage London
Moodle materials

The module is designed to ensure that students go into the workplace with competence in the use of IT and ability to use IT skills in solving problems and ensuring workplace efficiency. The module is designed with realistic assessments and exercises, so as to give students the most practical experience possible in the classroom. Students will specifically gain:
- Basic computer knowledge: how to navigate a PC, and how to manage files
- Skills in using software applications: all aspects of Microsoft Office including spreadsheets, creation of databases and presentation software.
- Skill in using internet-based resources for the legal workplace.
- Understanding of the law relating to information technology.

Whole group sessions
Sessions will be held twice weekly in dedicated IT classrooms; sessions are 3 hours weekly over 15 weeks (45 hours)

Study Centre activities:
This is a very practical module with activities centred on using a computer and a series of professional software applications. Students will experience a mixture of self-paced learning, discovery learning and practical demonstrations. It is envisaged that students will need to spend a certain proportion of their independent learning hours in the supervised Study Centres where they may obtain assistance. (45 hours)

Independent learning:
All tasks and activities as well as learning materials will be on Moodle. Students can access this outside of the College, with the result that students can develop independent study skills. It is envisaged that they will spend at least half of their independent study time outside of the college premises. (60 hours)