Intel® Learn Easy Steps Course Implementation

Agenda Part 1 – Intel® Learn Easy Steps Part 2 – Implementation Description of Intel® Learn Easy Steps Curriculum materials and training resources Other support materials and marketing resources Part 2 – Implementation Implementation Guide Course Development Role of ACFE Board Role of Learn Local organisation Role of Senior Trainer Role of Master Trainer Evaluation

Intel® Learn Easy Steps Part 1 What is Intel® Learn Easy Steps?

Introducing Intel® Learn Easy Steps What is it? A basic technology literacy education program. Who’s it for? Adult learners with little or no experience with computers. What does it teach? Participants learn the “basics” of the computer, enabling them to use the computer in ways that are relevant to their daily lives. What skills will participants learn? Through active, hands-on experience, participants learn to explore and use basic computer applications that are used in everyday life: Internet Search Email Word Processing Spreadsheets Multimedia What will this enable participants to do? Communicate with friends, family and business associates though email, research and access information on the Internet, create resumes, flyers, invitations, budgets, business documents, presentations, and more.

Intel® Learn Easy Steps Part 1 Training Materials & Resources

Intel® Learn Easy Steps Teaching Materials 1. IES Basic Curriculum Learner Edition Version 3.5 2. IES Basic Curriculum Staff Edition Version 3.5 Incl updated 2014 Staff Edition of Module 1 3. Activity Book Version 1.5 (comprising Activity Cards) Incl updated 2014 Help Guide Activity Card 4. Intel® Education Help Guide 5. Intel Learn Easy Steps Certificate template

Intel® Easy Steps Program Offerings Intel® Learn Easy Steps Program Offerings Intel® Easy Steps Basic Course (facilitated course) Intel® Easy Steps Activity Cards (self-instruction) plus Modules 1- 5 Introduction to computer operations and basic software applications*, with practical examples for adult users Step-by-Step instruction on how to create a specific product or complete a task May be customised for specific targeted audiences. May be used to supplement Basic Course, or for independent self-instruction Modules 6-14 (optional) Examples of how to apply basic skills in employment and entrepreneurship, plus additional tools (Skype, Google Docs, Social Media) * Technology areas: Word Processing. Spreadsheets, Multimedia, Internet & Email

Intel® Learn Easy Steps Basic Course Minimum number of modules to be used in a pre-accredited course: 3 modules NB: Modules 1 - 5 are recommended by both Intel and ACFE, however depending on the needs of specific groups of learners, LLOs may choose to use some or all of modules 6 – 14.

Supported by Intel® Education Help Guide Intel® Learn Easy Steps Basic Course Content Module Title Activity PART 1 - Learning New Skills 1 Introducing Computers and Operating Systems Basic PC operations, create files, keyboarding, Notepad 2 Introducing Internet and Email Internet search, browsing, create and use email 3 Introducing Word Processing Explore WP; create flyer, resume, greeting Card 4 Introducing Spreadsheets Explore Spreadsheet; create budget, address book 5 Introducing Multimedia Explore PPT; create presentation, add graphics, media Supported by Intel® Education Help Guide http://www.intel.com/education/helpguide/index.htm

Supported by Intel® Education Help Guide Intel® Learn Easy Steps Basic Course Content Module Title Activity PART 2 - Applying Skills to Business and Entrepreneurship 6 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Create Mind Map (business ideas) via PPT and Graphics 7 Money Management & Finances Start-up Costs and Cash Flow, sharing thru Skype 8 Developing a Marketing Plan Create Mkt. Plan presentation, communicate via email 9 Branding Create logo, letterhead, business cards, email signature 10 Marketing Material Create brochure, catalogue; communicate via Skype 11 Online Marketing Create web site, use social media (FB) to communicate 12 Collecting Feedback Online Create survey (Google Docs), share via Skype Share PART 3 - Showcasing Your Work 13 Developing a Product Portfolio Prepare presentation using PPT 14 Showcase Present your PTT presentation showing your work Supported by Intel® Education Help Guide http://www.intel.com/education/helpguide/index.htm

Technology Exploration Design of sessions Within each technology area: Session begins with a technology introduction and hands-on “exploration” Participants engage in a guided practice using the technology Participants complete at least one relevant activity (resume, flyer, budget, etc) Participants share their work and discuss how the technology can be used in other ways Participants conclude by answering a skills set checklist Technology Exploration Guided Practice Activity application Sharing Recap Technology Area

Intel® Easy Steps Basic Curriculum – Staff Edition Staff Edition includes hints and tips to trainers in side margins The page numbering in the Staff Edition is NOT identical to page numbering in the Learner Edition Intel® Education Help Guide is used alongside the module activities Consider options around how to provide materials to learners – hard copy/USB/CD/online

Intel® Learn Easy Steps ACTIVITY CARDS More than 45 available online at http://www.intel.com/education/easysteps_activitycards/ 25 included in the resource: Activity Card Workbook

Intel® Easy Steps ACTIVITY CARDS Self-Instruction in key technology areas Intel Easy Steps provides a series of Activity Cards, each of which provides instruction on how to create a useful product or complete a specific task. Each Activity Card has: A sample of the product Step-by-Step instructions to create the product, supported by the Intel® Education Help Guide A “Challenge” suggesting a way to improve the product Review Checklist Partial SAMPLE Examples of Products: Advertisement/Poster Brochure Budget Flyer Invitation Letter Newsletter Supported by Intel ®Education Help Guide 14

Activity Cards (sample titles available – March 2014) How to … Manage your files and folders Use a webcam Use a scanner Use a printer New Activity Cards are regularly added online Create an address book Send an E-card Use skype to make calls & share documents Create a Facebook account Use your mobile phone as a modem Make an online purchase Play and upload videos using YouTube Process digital images Create a resume Create a survey form Use an external storage device 15

Intel® Education Help Guide http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/education/k12/education-help-guide.html Referenced throughout Easy Steps modules and activities Step-by-step instructions for hundreds of tasks User-friendly, non-technical language Commonly-used applications including word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, multimedia Freely available online Can also be downloaded free in a wide range of languages Note that it may be helpful in some circumstances to provide the Help Guide to learners on a CD or USB drive. Note that CDs of the Help Guide are not provided by ACFE The Help Guide Activity Card supplied separately with your Activity Workbook contains the latest instructions for how to access the Help Guide online.

Intel® Learn Easy Steps Part 1 Other Support Materials & Marketing Resources

Other support material for Intel® Learn Easy Steps Implementation Guide 2014 – Learn Local organisations (Word) Master Trainer role – a guide for trainers in Learn Local organisations Example of A-Frame Course Plan Example of A-Frame Session Planner Intel Trademark and Logo Usage Guidelines Marketing & communication materials Australian Video – Intel Learn Easy Steps Brochure “20 hours that could change your life” Postcard “Digital literacy changes lives”

Intel® Learn Easy Steps Part 2 – Implementation

Intel® Learn Easy Steps Learn Local Organisation IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 2014 This provides detailed instructions for Learn Local organisations and Senior Trainers regarding implementation processes for Easy Steps, and the roles and responsibilities of each party involved.

Course Development The ACFE Board will purchase the Intel® Learn Easy Steps program in 2014 from interested Learn Local organisations that have hours available on their existing delivery plan. While it is expected that the program will be of most interest to Learn Local providers who are already delivering locally developed digital literacy courses, Senior Trainers should have this discussion with Master Trainers to ensure they have appropriate support, including an understanding of the A-Frame tool. To be eligible, courses will need to include a minimum of 3 Intel® Learn Easy Steps modules. The modules selected must be delivered in their entirety.

Intel® Learn Easy Steps Role of the ACFE Board Maintains an Agreement with Intel Australia to enable the Intel® Learn Easy Steps program to be available as an option for pre-accredited digital literacy delivery. Provides support for the network of Senior Trainers Purchases pre-accredited training featuring the Intel Learn Easy Steps program Provides feedback and evaluation data to Intel Australia in support of the program.

Intel® Learn Easy Steps Role of Learn Local organisation Develops a digital literacy program using the Intel® Learn Easy Steps program, that meets the requirements of pre-accredited training. Ensures the program uses a minimum of three Intel® Learn Easy Steps modules, and that the selected modules are delivered in their entirety. Ensures any trainers delivering the program receive training in the Intel® Learn Easy Steps program from a Senior Trainer. Delivers the Intel® Learn Easy Steps program to learners in their community Ensures compliance with regular pre-accredited training guidelines, including moderation and reporting requirements Maintains quality control of the Intel® Learn Easy Steps curriculum, including ensuring program materials are not passed on to any other parties; Assists the ACFE Board and DEECD in marketing and evaluation activities, and identification of success stories.

Intel® Learn Easy Steps Role of Senior Trainer Be inducted into the Senior Trainer role by participating in Senior Trainer training session Review and be familiar with all training materials Review and be familiar with all support materials and marketing resources Deliver training to Master Trainers in Learn Local organisations, and share follow-up queries on the Wiki for response; Ensure Learn Local organisations are aware of their responsibilities in relation to the copyright of Intel® Learn Easy Steps course materials, including not passing the materials on to any other parties; Record details of the organisations and practitioners who have been trained in Intel® Learn Easy Steps in shared online document; Contribute to online repository/community of practice for Senior Trainers and Master Trainers through the Wiki (http://inteleasysteps.acfe.vic.edu.au/home) Participate in reporting and evaluation activity as required

Intel® Learn Easy Steps Role of Master Trainer Participate in a training session by a Senior Trainer before commencing delivery of the Intel® Learn Easy Steps program Review and be familiar with all training materials Review and be familiar with all support materials and marketing resources Design/customise Intel® Learn Easy Steps program in accordance with requirements of pre-accredited delivery, including participation in moderation Ensure the program contains a minimum of three Intel® Learn Easy Steps modules, and that the selected modules are delivered in their entirety Deliver the Intel® Learn Easy Steps program to learners Contribute to online repository/community of practice for Senior Trainers and Master Trainers such as through the Wiki (http://inteleasysteps.acfe.vic.edu.au/home) Ensure that the Intel® Learn Easy Steps program materials are used only for the purposes of delivering pre-accredited training and are not passed on to any other parties Participate in reporting and evaluation activity as required

Evaluation The evaluation model for the Intel® Learn Easy Steps program is as follows: Senior Trainers will record the details of organisations and Master Trainers who have received training in the program. Participant data will be collected through regular Skills Victoria Training System (SVTS) reporting. Courses must include the words ‘Intel® Learn Easy Steps’ in the module name. Master Trainers and participants who successfully complete the Easy Steps course will be asked to complete an online evaluation survey.

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