VIPI Workshop Curriculum for Disability ICT Training
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VIPI - VIRTUAL PORTAL FOR
INTERACTION AND ICT TRAINING FOR
1 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
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VIPI WORKSHOP–
THE VIPI BASIC ICT TRAINING
CURRICULUM ANDY BURTON NOTTINGHAM
TRENT UNIVERSITY, UK
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3. THE VIPI CURRICULUM
The ViPi curriculum is a modular and tiered set of
learning objects.
We have initially defined 3 tiers of modules:
Unit 1 - Computer Basics for Beginners
Unit 2 - Basic ICT Skills
Unit 3 - Higher Basic ICT Skills
Each set of modules contains optional components to
cover relevant assistive technologies
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4. THE VIPI CURRICULUM
UNIT 1 – COMPUTER BASICS FOR BEGINNERS
(Aimed at complete beginners or provides materials for the trainers
of people with learning difficulty)
About computers Using the computer
Parts of a computer Desktop Icons
Turning the computer on The Task Bar
and off safely Windows
Logging in and out Using an Application
Input devices Browsing the web
The mouse/touchpad and Web browsing
accessible alternatives applications
The keyboard Using a web browser
The Touchscreen 4
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5. THE VIPI CURRICULUM
UNIT 2 – BASIC ICT SKILLS (PAGE 1 OF 2)
(Higher level, more detailed, additional content)
About computers Monitor settings
Application settings
Parts of a computer
Turning the computer on Sound settings
and off safely Introduction to assistive
Assembly of a desktop PC technologies
Input devices Using the computer
The mouse/touchpad and Desktop Icons
accessible alternatives The Task Bar
The keyboard Windows
The Touchscreen Help
Files and folders
Output Devices
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Display settings
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6. THE VIPI CURRICULUM
UNIT 2 – BASIC ICT SKILLS (PAGE 2 OF 2)
Documents Communication tools
Creating a saving simple Available Software
document Using Communication
Creating and saving a software
simple spreadsheet Mobiles, smartphones
Web browsing and and tablets
security Mobile devices
Web browsing Using mobile devices
Web security Mobile Security
Using ViPi Assistive Technologies
Email and security Use of assistive
Using email technologies
Linked to ATLEC project
Email security
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(Assistive Technology Learning
Through A Unified Curriculum)
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7. THE VIPI CURRICULUM
UNIT 3 – HIGHER BASIC ICT SKILLS
Word Processing Safety and Security
Spreadsheets Updates and virus
checkers
Presentation software
Internet
Online applications
Email
Collaborative online
document editors
Practical exercises
E-learning
Online purchasing
Data finding
What is there for me? Using ViPi
Europe
Partner countries
ANYTHING MISSING ?
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8. THE VIPI CURRICULUMCheese Factory Rob the Mob
Memobile
GAME PORTFOLIO
Virtual Store
http://isrg.org.uk
My Appearance
Several previous projects have
involved development of serious
games to address different aspects of
Escapology
improvement of basic, personal and
work-sustainability skills of people at
risk of social exclusion, including those
with disabilities.
The games developed are often
transferable to ViPi with the addition Editor
of new content, and minor accessibility 8
tweaks.
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9. THE VIPI CURRICULUM
Editor
VIPI DESKTOP GAMES
New content for previous games:
http://isrg.org.uk/projects
True/False
Quiz
Escapology
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10. THE VIPI CURRICULUM
VIPI DESKTOP GAMES
New Games
• Over the next 6 months
development of all new
desktop and mobile games New development environment
will begin. created allowing:
•3D world interaction
• Specifically targetted at the •overlays of text, images,
ViPi project stakeholders and buttons and text input.
end users
Allows fast development of new,
• Subject: Basic ICT skills. rich, accessible serious games.
• Games content will be
editable by tutors to fit their
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individual needs
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11. THE VIPI CURRICULUM
Check out the ISRG at
QUESTIONS? Nottingham Trent University
at http://isrg.org.uk
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