The 70 dollar computer

There are more and more interesting projects with cheap computers.

NComputing has a different solution than One Laptop Per Child.

“NComputing enables organizations to harness the untapped power of existing PCs so that everyone can affordably access computing”.

Computer World writes about this.

“Most recently, the country of Macedonia announced plans (PDF format) to serve all 420,000 of its K-12 students using a combination of PCs running Ubuntu Linux and NComputing's PC-sharing devices, which turn each computer into a mini-server that can be shared with up to 30 students in a single classroom…

NComputing claims that it can provide computer access -- whether for Windows XP, Linux or even Mac boxes -- for as little as $70 per student…"

That’s some interesting facts about hardware, if you want to know more about the software take our ICDL and ICDL advanced eLearning courses.

ICDL at Stockholm College

At Stockholm College you are able to learn about the ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence) and ICDL Advanced. But there is also a chance for you how feel very comfortable with computers to read the Open ICDL yourself. The course material is free to download at http://www.openicdl.org.za/.

There is a difference between ECDL/ICDL certification (mainly based on Microsoft Office) and the Open ICDL (mainly for Open Source).

There is also a possibility to use the Open ICDL-material and get an ICDL-certification. Our teachers can help you with that.

Read more about ICDL at Stockholm College and other courses.

Study our ICDL courses wherever you want

- Studies were you want!
- In your own pace!
- Material as books, documents and/or podcasts!
- Communication and help from your tutor and your classmates!

Apply today!

Our learning vision

Stockholm College is mobilizing individuals learning to the benefits for themselves, their families, local communities and society in general. We are doing this by offer a virtual community with Open Educational Resources (OER).

Our idea is that Information and communication technology (ICT) in education empower people to create and participate in knowledge publishing and virtual communities. Virtual communities as blogs, wikis, podcasting and Open Educational Resources build collaboration with different kind of stakeholders and civil societies. We work with these tools in our courses in order to reinforce your learning.

We are also interested in finding several local entrepreneurs, organisations and institutions to work with in several countries. We want to develop our knowledge in e-learning about whom, how and what different countries, organisations and individuals interests are.

From our official homepage.

This is just a course blog for our ICDL and ICDL advanced courses.

Quality survey 1 Spring 2007

Our philosophy is that everything can be improved. All it takes is to see the possibilites. On regular basis do we different mesurments to get indication on our weak and strong sides.

Below you´ll find our quality accurances. We do them twice on every semester for the students (external survey), and once every semester for the staff (internal survey). It´s in pdf format.

Quality survey 1 Spring 2007

Read more about our school and our different ICDL courses at http://www.stockholmcollege.se/

U.S. Government Bans Vista, Office 2007

Microsoft (MSFT) has run into trouble with a major customer over Vista: The U.S. Department of Transportation has banned Windows Vista, Office 2007, and Internet Explorer 2007, InformationWeek reports. The newly revealed policy forbidding installation of Microsoft's latest software has been in place since mid-January.

From Business 2.0

We at Stockholm College also think Office 2007 isn’t as good as Office 2003. Therefore we still have our ICDL courses mainly in Office 2003. But of course you are able to use any office product you prefer.

Read more about our ICDL courses.

Another ICDL blog tip

ICDL Canada also has an ICDL blog. Just as Stockholm College.

Stockholm College

Stockholm College is a school that offers you the possibility to attend courses from anywhere you want, you only needs a computer with internet access. We offer you a study environment on internet through our learning platform Edulink which provides course material, tests and assignments with feedback and discussion from classmates and teachers. All our courses are in English.

Our Key Challenges and our courses consist of five areas where ICDL is one.

Overcoming Test Anxiety

After hours and hours of preparation you’re finally ready for your ICDL examination. But test anxiety might ruin your day. Here are some nice tips.

“Almost everyone has experienced some form of test anxiety. But some find that anxiety interferes with their learning and test taking to such an extent that their outcome can be seriously affected. ICDL-US wants your ICDL test taking experience prove to be successful”.

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Want to instruct on the web?

After reciving computer skills on ICDL you might want to use them. Here is a free digital book on “successful online instruction” from a company could webex.

“834 Tips for Successful Online Instruction is an amazing collection of tips from 336 of your professional colleagues. Nowhere will you find a more comprehensive set of tips that you can use to improve your knowledge and skills in online instruction”.

http://www.elearningguild.com/pdf/4/guildtipsbook-final.pdf

Effective and interesting presentations

When it comes to giving a presentation, keep in mind the age old saying “be prepared”! Planning ahead is vital to the overall success of your presentation.

You need to consider presenting the right information, in the right layout, to the right audience in the right amount of time. Concentrate on the purpose of your presentation. Think about the audience, who they are, what they already know and what they want to know. Find out about the venue for your presentation or how people will view your presentation if you are emailing it to them. Think about ways of communicating your message, while keeping the flow steady and interesting. Spending the right amount of time in the planning phase for your presentation will help to ensure that your message is well-received.

Want to learn more?

Read the advanced ICDL module “presentation” with me as your teacher, working language is of course English. Read more at www.icdl.se.

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.