Wednesday, January 31, 2007

IT self help

This is a great IT help page from the University of Wolverhampton. Here you are able to learn the basics of IT and Microsoft software word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. This is a good start for you who want to continue with the ICDL.

Don’t ignore the basics!

The Stockholm folk high school is introducing ICDL because it is a program designed for the continuous learning world of the 21st century. It does not probe the airy heights of the newest or most complex technology. But ICDL does provide a standard – universally acknowledged level of knowledge from which to move on.

Don’t ignore the basics. Embrace them, and look into ICDL as a mechanism for getting on in your working life and in other parts where you need a computer.

If you are interested in more advanced computer skills we also offer ICDL advanced.

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Accredited centres in your country

Before you decide to study and get certified in the ICDL you need to assure that there’s a accredited centre in your country/region. On www.icdl.org you are able to see if’s there a testcentre in your country. Each continent (except America) also has an ECDL/ICDL homepage.

Africa
Asia-Pacific
Europe
The arab region

If you live in America you find more information at http://www.icdl.org/countries/index.jsp?&pID=103&nID=169

Friday, January 26, 2007

Study the ICDL distance course with both classmates and a teacher

Stockholm folk high school has a long tradition of distance studies and successful courses in the computer driving licence (ECDL/ICDL).

If you’re interested in study the ECDL/ ICDL at home but at the same time with classmates from all over the world and have certified course material this is probably the course for you.
Read more and register at http://www.icdl.se/.

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Over 5 million people

Over 5 million people in 140+ countries are ICDL candidates
15 million tests have been administered to date.
Digital skills necessary to succeed in today’s schools and workplaces are attained
ICDL demonstrates competence and provides confidence.

100 dollar computer



One Laptop per Child (OLPC) is a non-profit association dedicated to research to develop a $100 laptop—a technology that could revolutionize how we educate the world's children. This initiative was launched by faculty members at the MIT Media Lab. It was first announced by Lab co-founder Nicholas Negroponte, now chairman of OLPC, at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland in January 2005. Visit the website>>

Edulink – an e-learning environment for many needs



Edulink – an e-learning environment for the ICDL course

Edulink offers easy-to-use tools for learning and development. Edulink is our educational plattform for our ECDL/ICDL/ICDL advanced students. It has been developed since 1998. Educationfinder uses Edulink for the ICDL. Read moore about Edulink >>

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

About the ICDL

The International Computer Driving License (ICDL) is an international qualification in end user computing. The ICDL qualification provides accreditation in the package of a students choice.

The Modules covered are as follows:

* Module 1 – Basic Concepts of IT
* Module 2 – Using a Computer and Managing Files
* Module 3 – Word Processing
* Module 4 – Spreadsheets
* Module 5 – Database
* Module 6 – Presentations
* Module 7 – Information and Communications.