What is e-Learner?

e-Learner is an ECDL endorsed product which equips younger learners with a solid foundation for progressing on to the ECDL / ICDL qualification. It is a certified, modular course of progressive ICT skills utilising courseware from Computers 4 Kids. Using a unique and integrated approach, e-Learner provides the means to acquire essential ICT skills across a spectrum of 7 units.

e-Learner Units
The accredited e-Learner course is made up of units and is available at two different levels (Silver and Gold). The Silver course comprises 5 units and covers skills within these units on a basic level. The Gold course covers all 7 units and skills within these units are more advanced. The e-Learner units are aligned to those which one would encounter in the ECDL / ICDL course thereby acting as a perfect introduction (Silver) and progressive stepping stone (Gold) to the ECDL / ICDL Core. Units in the e-Learner course are as follows:

1. IT Basics
2. Files & Folders
3. Drawing
4. Word Processing
5. Spreadsheets
6. Presentations
7. Web Browsing & Email

Courseware
The courseware for e-Learner is unique in a number of ways:
a) Integrated
The e-Learner lessons not only teach ICT skills but also integrate current classroom content thereby ensuring that lessons are interesting and relevant and learners remain interested andmotivated.

b) Flexible
We are not prescriptive about the order or quantity of lessons that you should teach to your learners. As integration is a key element of our courseware, this should be a priority when selecting a lesson to teach, in conjunction with a concept and ICT skill level suitable for your class. The only requirement is that you should have covered all the prerequisite e-Learner skills for the course you are following.

c) Comprehensive
All the resources required to complete an e-Learner lesson are supplied including learner templates, saved web pages, website links andgraphics. The instruction booklet for teachers is written in an easy to follow and concise manner with explanatory screenshots to guide you through each step of the lesson.

Tracking and Reporting
Records of lessons completed and skills acquired are kept by the teacher using the e-Learner Administration System. A Skills Record Card is also issued for each learner on registration and assessments are administered by the ICT facilitator or teacher.

Certification
Once the required skills have been completed for all the units in either the Silver or Gold course, the completed Skills Record Card, together with a copy of the e-Learner Administration System, is forwarded to Head Office. After verification, accredited certificates will be issued for each learner fulfilling the requirements in either the Silver or the Gold course.

Further information regarding e-Learner can be found at http://www.e-learner.mobi or ECDL Foundation