Gone are the days when education
ended after our schooldays. New technologies
are prevalent in the workplace, which means we all need to update our skills reguarly.
This section is designed as a quick guide to help you update
your computer skills.
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BBC resources
Computer
Tutor is an innovative online tutorial that shows you
how to use a mouse, keyboard and computer screen.
Visit WebWise
to learn how to make the most of the internet and read answers to your frequently asked questions. WebWise also has a step by step online
course and a beginners' introduction to using, searching
and staying safe on the web.
Directgov have a section on improving your computer skills, including information on free online taster sessions and courses leading to qualifications.
If you need access to computers
as well as help and advice on using them, visit the UK
Online Centres.
UK
Technical Support can provide free help with diagnosing
your computer problems.
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the content of external internet sites.
For my resources at University, I used the internet. As I became more confident using the computer and the internet, I realised what information was going to be really useful in my studies.