Tuesday, September 22, 2015

The Basics

Been a while since my last post. Just settling in to the new Semester.

Simple graphic for basic comms:



Sunday, May 10, 2015

It's that time again! EXAMS

For many students it is that time of year when examinations are looming and coursework and final projects need submitting.  The pressure can be difficult and the ability to concentrate, prioritise and focus remain key. Here's a few things you can do to improve your situation at this challenging time of year.

Saturday, May 2, 2015

The Internet

Here in college we use the Internet everyday. It's a lifeline to both students and staff. For research, monitoring, publishing and designing. But what does it look like. This graphic may shed some light. 

Happy May Day Weekend.




Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Back up!!!

If I could offer you one piece of advice today, for a student in FE. It would be back up your work in more than one place. USB and H-drive. There is nothing worse than losing your hard earned work or projects through ICT errors or misplacement. This happens a lot, so take the initiative. 

Skills for Leadership

What makes a good leader? What are the key attributes needed to lead men and women in a variety of situations? 

Are some skills fundamental while others are applicable only to the situation? 

This diagram demonstrates the keys areas:


Monday, April 13, 2015

Signing Off

My students often have to complete formal letter writing for their Word Processing assessments. 

They often ask how they should end their correspondence. 

This will keep you right: