Electronic note-taking: OCNLR

Do you have a typing speed of 60wpm, good English, IT skills and confidence? Have you thought of a recognised qualification and training to become an electronic note-taker? You will learn how to type a summary of what is said on a computer for D/deaf and disabled people. You will also learn about disability legislation and the note-taking needs associated with a range of disabilities.

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Key course information

Dates
13/02/12 - 17/02/12

Day(s)
Mon-Fri

Duration
1 week

Time
10:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £859
Senior fee: £548
Concession: £536

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
GE003*

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

The role of electronic notetakers is to ensure that D/deaf and disabled students have a typed summary of spoken content within situations and events, such as lectures, presentations and meetings. This course develops your skills, knowledge and awareness in preparation for work in this challenging and fulfilling profession.

What topics will we cover?

Aims and objectives and context of electronic note taking
Keyboard skills and principles of electronic note taking for a third person
Conventions and layout
Comprehension and précis skills
Professional issues, including health and safety
The electronic system, including training in a recognised professional software package
Disability awareness, the Disability Discrimination Act and the note taking needs of clients with disabilities.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Apply electronic note taking software effectively.
Analyse note taking needs of a variety of people.
Discuss and use tactics for comprehension and précis.
Employ personal skills effectively in a professional setting.
Analyse and self-reflect on own progress and professional development.
Create a portfolio of evidence.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You will need to be able to type at least 60 words per minute and should have effective I.T skills.

Electronic notetakers summarise audio, visual and written information, so you will need effective English skills (minimum Level 2), including the ability to write complex sentences with few errors, using a range of punctuation accurately.

You will also need to be able to:
* Use different styles, formats and structures of writing (formal and informal) for different purposes and audiences, and
* Process complex verbal information, identifying and summarising key points whilst indicating opinion, implicit
meaning and bias.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The emphasis is on learning through practice. Discussion, role-play, group and pair work, visiting speakers and self and peer-assessment will consolidate your understanding. You will spend 30 hours learning in the classroom. A further 30 hours are allocated for homework and self-directed study.

This is a portfolio-based course - we allow three months for gathering evidence, with an additional three months required or assessment and certification.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

The cost of certification is covered by the course fee. Equipment, including laptops and software, is provided for City Lit training days you will be able to continue using the software for a limited time after the course to complete your portfolio.

You will need to provide a USB memory device (min 250mb), an A4 lever arch folder with 20 dividers, pens and paper for manual notes.

All relevant texts and study resources will be provided by the course.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. As well as formal and informal feedback during class sessions, there will be opportunities for tutorial meetings during portfolio preparation. Evidence from placements will be marked and your portfolio monitored, for progress and completion. Your portfolio will demonstrate the development of your professional skills, evidencing competence against specific assessment criteria.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses. You may also write a review about the course by visiting our website. We value your comments and use your formal and informal feedback to improve our course.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Any course which develops your skills in working with deaf people, for example: Open College Network certificate in manual note taking, lipspeaking, BSL or CSW training, Notetaker Tutor Training, or Level 3 certificate in learning Support (Communication Support Work).

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2725

Fax: 020 7492 2745

deafedu@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times for BSL and Lipreading: Wednesday 14:00 – 15:00 (term-time only) All other advice by appointment

English, maths and computing courses for Deaf people

Tel: 020 7492 2726 (voice)

Email: deafskills@citylit.ac.uk

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