Teacher Programme

Using ICT as a teaching tool is a relatively new skill for most teachers around the world including developed countries. Our 22 hour programme embeds basic PC knowledge, illustrates how ICT technologies can improve teacher training, including how the use of a laptop, a projector, online courseware, social learning tools and Smart boards can all enhance student learning.

The programme will also provide access to a suite of courses to teach Microsoft Office skills.

IT curricula are unique in that technology changes quickly and what was relevant a few years ago may now be outdated and incorrect. It is for this purpose that this curriculum will be directly influenced through Fusion Universals relationships with some of the world´s largest technology manufacturers to make sure the curriculum is relevant and up to date.

Curriculum adapted for Teachers & University Students


Unit 1.1 Understanding Computer Basics After completing this unit you will be able to:
  • Log on and close down a computer safely
  • Use the basic functions of the computer desktop
  • Navigate and use programs, menus and windows
  • Create and save a text document
  • Organise files and folders
  • Find, change and save an existing document
  • Print a document
  • Understand computer security and use a password
  • Personalise the computer desktop
Unit 1.2 Introduction to Internet & Email After completing this unit you will be able to:
  • Understand the principles of email and the Internet
  • Open, navigate & close an email programme
  • Read and send email messages and use attachments
  • Manage and print emails and maintain address book
  • Use a web browser to visit websites
  • Search a website and complete online forms
  • Save and print web pages
  • Use a search engine and save favourite websites
  • Complete financial transactions on the web safely
Unit 1.3 Using ICT to Learn After completing this unit you will be able to:
  • Have equality of access to educational materials
  • Confidently use Encyclopaedia’s on CD
  • Be familiar with using Google, Wikipedia, YouTube, Google Earth for learning and research
  • List 5 ways to make Internet search results more precise
  • Search for and save images to help with course work and projects
  • Understand the concepts of copyright and plagiarism
Unit 1.4 Using ICT to Teach After completing this unit you will be able to:
  • Use a variety of technology in the classroom to enhance the learning experience
  • This module is currently in the scoping phase, more detail to follow
Unit 1.5 Using Word 2003 Through access to the ‘Fusion Skills Gym’ you will have an array of tutorials on using this application
Unit 1.6 Using PowerPoint 2003 Through access to ‘Fusion Skills Gym’ you will have an array of tutorials on using this application
Unit 1.7 Using Excel 2003 Through access to ‘Fusion Skills Gym’ you will have an array of tutorials on using this application

As part of the implementation we will also provide the teachers with a half-day training session on the use of the ICT curriculum with their class and how to maximise the use of technology in the classroom for teaching other subjects.