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Improve your IT skills

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

IT (Information Technology) is a term that we use to refer to an entire industry. An IT department in a company will set up computer systems, select what hardware and software is needed and install or repair when it goes wrong. Information technology is starting to spread further than the conventional personal computer and network technology and more into integrations of other technologies such as the use of mobile phones, televisions, cars – which is increasing the demand for such jobs.

Computer skills refer to the ability to use the software and hardware of a computer. Being “computer functional” is usually what is meant by one with computer skills; computer literacy is only really evident in advanced computer skills.

A private IT tutor can provide tailor made tuition for your needs. Perhaps you are new to computers and need a few lessons in basic computer skills that would include some of the following:

  • Knowing how to switch on the computer
  • Being able to use a mouse to interact with elements on the screen.
  • Being able to use the computer keyboard
  • Being able to shut down the computer after use.

If you already have basic computer skills you may find the need to learn how software programs work. Intermediate skills would include:

If you are studying IT at an advanced level, below are just a few skills you may learn:

  • Programming
  • Use of a computer for scientific researching
  • Fixing software conflicts
  • Repairing computer hardware.
  • Designing complex computer networks and information databases.

If you are a silver surfer just wanting to know how to operate and/or maintain your PC in order to keep in touch with family and friends, check your bank accounts or play online games, our IT tutors can help you from the comfort of your own home.

If on the contrary you need help setting up a website for your business or you are pursing a career within the IT industry, we also have experienced tutors that are specialised in many different fields of the computing world.

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Improve your career by learning IT skills

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

We are more reliant on computers than ever before. Every office employee in the country has their own computer and email account along with Internet access, and is duly expected to know how to use all of this technology as a matter of course.

That’s easy enough for anyone who has been working consistently for years, or for the likes of today’s graduates, who have grown up knowing how to surf the web, click a mouse and order anything from their dinner to furniture online.

However, for those wishing to get back into employment after a long period away from work, it can be a different story. Perhaps you’ve taken a long career break to raise children. You may even have worked in an industry where IT skills were not an issue, say in a shop or manufacturing plant, and you find the prospect of using an application like Microsoft Office quite daunting.

The fact is that if you want to restart your career, you need to have IT skills that are up to date as you’ll be expected to use a computer from day one. The good news is that there are a number of IT trainers on hand via First Tutors who can teach you how to use everything from Word to PowerPoint to the Internet. Soon, you’ll be applying for jobs online and ready to make a fresh start in the workplace.

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5 online resources for IT tutors

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

It is absolutely crucial to have a solid set of IT skills in today’s marketplace. Those who study the subject at GCSE level or above are doing themselves a great favour – especially with the number of jobs available in the sector these days.

The subject is often referred to as ICT, especially at GCSE and A-level.

There are lots of good free resources on the net to help computer studies students. Here is First Tutors‘ pick of the bunch.

1.    The staff of St Columba’s High School, in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, have put together a number of revision guides in PDF format for computer studies students of levels from standard grade (like GCSE) upwards.

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/education-and-learning/schools/secondary/stpeterapostle/stcolumbas/revision/computing/

2.    Another school comes to the rescue with some good revision resources for GCSE students. These revision guides come courtesy of Didcot Girls’ School in Oxford.

http://www.didcotgirls.oxon.sch.uk/depts/it/gcse/notes/main/index.htm

3.    Revise ICT really is a one-stop shop for computer studies, with pupils aged five upwards catered for with a host of quizzes, revision aids and links to computing stories in the news. A must-visit.

http://www.reviseict.co.uk/

4.    Dinesh Bakshi.com also brings together a wealth of quizzes, revision notes, revision worksheets and more for students of ICT at GCSE and A-level. Resources are split into eight logical sections, making it easy for students to focus on and improve any weak areas.

http://www.dineshbakshi.com/igcse-gcse-ict.html

5.    First Tutors has several useful books and practice papers that IT tutors can use in their lessons.

http://www.firsttutors.com/uk/resources.php

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