ICT in the Real World. Skills for the Workplace

Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Added Author). Films Media Group (Added Author). Video Education Australasia. (Added Author).

Summary: This program provides a comprehensive overview of the most common Information and Communication Technology applications found in the business environment, and demonstrates how employees on all job levels can make the best use of them. Some of the topics covered include naming, storing, backing up, and sharing electronic files; avoiding plagiarism and finding reliable sources when conducting online research; designing PowerPoint presentations; features of spreadsheets and databases; corporate branding in documents and presentations; understanding copyright and confidentiality issues; and even good health practices such as proper posture and resting the eyes.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (25 min.) : sd., col., digital file. + instructional materials (online)
remote
electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2011], c2010.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on June 22, 2011. Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Instructional materials available online.
Formatted Contents Note:	Using Computers Effectively in the Office (5:38) -- Carrying Out Research for a Business Project (5:31) -- Presenting Information to People Using a Computer (3:16) -- Types of Documents Used in an Office (4:51) -- The Use of Spreadsheets and Databases (5:18) -- Credits: 'ICT in the Real World: Skills for the Workplace' (0:28)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Target Audience Note:	9 & up.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Language Note:	Closed-captioned.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.