Touch Sensitive Monitors

CTS have introduced  a bank of 17″ Elo Touchmonitor, flat panel, touch sensitive monitors into its exam room. Instead of getting to grips with a mouse, learners can simply touch the screens to select their answers to questions whilst undergoing initial assessment and diagnostic assessments.

It is hoped that the introduction of the touch sensitive screens will increase participation for learners:

• with little or no computer skills,

• with specific learning difficulties, and

• physical disabilities

The flat panel monitors will also allow these learners to access internet based online learning resources such as BBC Skillswise. The monitors have been part funded by a Learning and Innovation Grant through the Association of Learning Providers. The monitors will be available to all learners on both Youth and Adult programmes as from 17th September.

First Aid Training

On Friday 7th September a group of staff members attended a one day Appointed First Aider course. The course consisted of theories of first aid and actual practical exercises including resuscitation and applying dressings and bandages.

The day was very entertaining and at some times a little embarrassing for some staff members who were being used as guinea pigs for everyone else.

Everyone taking part threw themselves into the activities with good humour and everyone enjoyed the training.

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