Contribution Agreements Resource Centre
Using Technology
Being able to use technology to facilitate the management,
development and control of a community development project is skill valued
by all. Being able to understand the Internet and how to use it to your
advantage will add to your community's public profile.
Health Canada offers these links in support of your learning experience:
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General Resources -
Tutorials, training centres, and guidelines that relate to using
technology; and
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Training Resources -
Courses and workshops about custom and off-the-shelf software applications.
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 Aboriginal
Digital Opportunities: Addressing Aboriginal Learning Needs Through
the Use of Technology Report is based on research conducted by
the Conference Board of Canada with support from Human Resources
Development. The report identifies the issues and challenges faced
by Aboriginal communities when using learning technologies for education
and skills development and the approaches they are adopting to develop
digital opportunities.
- Broadband
for Rural and Northern Development Pilot Program Applicant's Centre outlines
the procedure followed if you want to apply for broadband access
for your rural community in support of its programs.
- Canadian
Beaver Information Technology provides customized software training
solutions to individuals, small groups and entire departments in
Ottawa, Ontario.
- Corel
WordPerfect 10 Online Tutorials are free, easy ways to learn
WordPerfect provide users with simple, step-by-step instruction on
how to use this software.
- Finding
Information on the Internet Online Tutorial is based on the Internet
workshops offered year-round by the Teaching Library at the University
of California at Berkeley. You will find the information and links
about the latest trends in search engines, directories, and Web page
evaluation.
- General
Support for Adobe Acrobat is a Web site that offers resources
grouped by category:
- Books;
- Online;
- Resource Centre
- Adobe Expert Support;
- Instructor Led training;
- Videos; and
- Events and seminars.
- Learn
to Use the Internet is a resource Web site that gives you the
information you need to find and develop online resources. You will
learn how to find and evaluate information you find on the Internet.
You will also learn about search strategies, search engines and information
gateways.
- Microsoft
Excel 2003 Tutorials offers you samples of data analysis and
business modelling. Included in the tutorials:
- Sample code;
- Spreadsheet templates; and
- An online educational tour.
- Microsoft
Office 2000 Tutorials teaches you how to create and format documents
by using templates, how to use comments with multiple authors, and
how to save documents as Web pages. There are tutorials for all the
popular Microsoft products:
- Word 2000;
- Excel 2000;
- PowerPoint 2000;
- Outlook 2000;
- Access 2000; and
- Publisher 2000.
- Quickbook
Tutorials give you background on establishing databases for new
and existing business. Quickbook is an accounting package used by
small businesses that don't need payroll or stock tracking, but need
more than just "money-in" and "money-out" financial
software.
- Welcome
to the Web Tutorial gives you a general overview of the Internet,
presented in an entertaining, fun way. Some of the topics that are
covered include:
- Internet overview;
- Using guest books;
- About Web browsers;
- Searching the Internet; and
- Conducting research on the Internet.
- "A
Learning Strategy for Using Software" blended course from
the Canada School of Public Service is a combination of a one-day
classroom session with six modules on a self-directed learning CD-ROM.
Topics include:
- Electronic document management;
- Proper use of computer technology;
- Collaborative work in technological environments;
- Security; and
- Establishing contingency plans.
- Abenaki
Associates is an Aboriginal business dedicated to providing First
Nations financial and program management systems, training and training
plan development, complete systems design and software development.
Abenaki Associates offers you sales, installation, training and support
services for the following:
- Accounting software: ACCPAC Plus and ACCPAC Advantage;
- First Nations software: social assistance, education, membership
and housing; and
- Windows 2000 and 2003 Networks.
- Campusdirect
portal provides free membership to public service employees,
giving you access to e-learning resources designed specifically for
the public service. You will have access to:
- A personal learning space with planning and management tools;
- Free products;
- Online resources designed to help you get the most from e-learning;
and
- The Campusdirect catalogue of e-learning products.
- Concept
Training Courses (ctc) TrainCanada offers instructor-led computer
training, consulting, course design and development services to government
and private sector organizations in five primary training divisions
including:
- Internet training;
- Business office product training;
- Graphics training;
- Project management training; and
- Technical training.
- Polar
Bear Corporate Education Solutions offers the following services
across the country:
- Expertise in the design, development and delivery of technology
education;
- Vendor-authorized technical, business skills, project management
and application courses designed to suit every skill level; and
- Direct consultation with organizations to tailor learning plans
for any number of employees
- Use
of the Internet for Government Communications" one-day course from
the Canada School of Public Service and will help you if you are
developing and posting information on client Web sites within the
Government. Six key areas of study are covered:
- The importance of the Internet to Government Communications;
- Web site evaluation;
- Government policy on communications and the Internet;
- Using the Internet as a strategic tool;
- Web site design principles; and
- Writing guidelines for the Internet.
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