LRC
These resources have been developed and contextualised to meet the needs of Learning Resource Centre staff and their learners, both to develop the ICT skills of LRC staff and to provide interactive resources to support learners in their use of the LRC. The resources focus on three areas of skills: Information and study skills; Presentation skills; Staff skills. Further details>>
Assignment
Skills 1
A basic guide to improving learners’ skills in preparing and researching for assignments by offering techniques in compiling a checklist and LRC catalogue searching.
Assignment
Skills 2
The second stage to improving learners’ skills in assignment work by offering advanced search techniques for searching the LRC catalogue.
Creating
Effective PowerPoint Presentations
This resource is not a technical guide to developing a presentation but
an outline of the essential elements which must be considered. It is approached
from a learners’ perspective and considers the use of PowerPoint an
effective teaching tool.
Evaluating
Internet Resources
This resource aims to improve learners’ information skills by providing basic tips and techniques in evaluating internet resources. It includes style, functionality, purpose, content and source.
Keeping
Research Records – Bibliography
This resource aims to improve learners’ information skills by providing tips and techniques in keeping research records and producing a bibliography of all the resources used in assignment work.
Managing
LRC Projects
This resource delivers techniques to improve project management skills. It explains the stages of a project and basic project management skills. Examples from Microsoft Project are used.
Managing Online Discussion Groups
Managing an online discussion group can be a difficult task. This resource offers ideas and techniques for managing discussion boards including how to get started and setting guidelines for use.
Presentation Skills and Techniques
A beginner’s guide to getting the most from using PowerPoint to deliver a presentation, overcoming fears of public speaking and delivering an effective presentation.
Creating a Learning Resource Centre Newsletter
A good practice guide to creating a simple newsletter for an LRC. This resource provides how to guides on the practical skills needed, for example creating a template.
Web Page Design
This is not a technical guide to developing
web pages but a basic overview of the elements to be taken into consideration
when doing so. It explains the stages of designing a web page and considers
the learners’ perspective in accessing resources.
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