How to learn online CANCELLED (OL06L18A)
Do you want to try an online course or would you love to video call your family and friends? Let Danielle guide you through how to use Google Meet so that you can start exploring ACRES online opportunities today.
Course overview
This course will give you more confidence using the video platform Google Meet to access online learning with ACRES.
Where This is an online course.
When
Tuesday, 10:00am - 11:00am on 15th September 2020 for 1 day.
Cost
The full fee is £0.00.
What you already need to know
This session is for anyone wanting to take a course online, who is unfamiliar with Google Meet and would like a little guidance of what to expect.
It will suit those who
- want to join an online class but have never used an online video platform
- are nervous about using Google meet
- are unsure if they have the correct technology or strong enough broadband to ensure a good learning experience
- would like a test run of online learning before committing to a longer course
What you will learn
- How to join a class/Meeting
- How to change the viewing settings
- How to turn on/off the camera
- How to use audio settings
- How to use the chat function
- How to leave a class/Meeting
- Keeping safe online
- Technological requirements and possible issues
By the end of the course, you will be more familiar with the basic functions of Google Meet
You will come away with a greater knowledge of what real-time online learning is like and more confidence to enrol on any of the ACRES online courses that interest you.
How you will learn it
This is an online course taught in real-time by an experienced ACRES tutor. You will learn directly from the tutor as well as through presentations, videos and online resources.
Bring to the first session
ACRES' online courses will be taught in real time using the video platform Google Meet, supported by other online resources. To ensure you get the most out of the course and can fully participate in the sessions you will interact with your tutor and other students through speaking, listening and the chat function, as well as being able to see each other via the video links, though you can turn off your camera and microphone at any time.
You will therefore need to have access to either a laptop, computer or portable device (eg tablet or phone) (this ideally needs to be less than 5 years old), with a camera / webcam and microphone, as well as a good broadband / Wi-Fi connection.
Though it is not essential, you may choose to create a separate email account for your online learning (preferably Gmail which is most compatible with Google Meet). This will give you the added security to allow you to share your email address with your tutor and other students on the course to enhance your learning experience, without disclosing your personal information.
At the start of the course and before each lesson your tutor will send you an invitation with a link to join the class and any further information including resources and equipment you will need for the lesson.
Materials and items you will need to do the course
- Pen and notebook or paper
Extra study or practice
How to enrol
You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on
01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email
adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
Future steps beyond ACRES
Find out about other courses with the
National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.
Further information
Please visit the
ACRES website, see our brochure, or alternatively contact a member of the team on 01825 761820.