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There is still time to book onto the following workshops that Netskills will be running at Newcastle University in June.

1. Podcasting: A Practical Guide, 10th June ˆ only a few spaces available
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This workshop provides a practical guide to the planning and production of effective podcasts that will engage listeners. Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate a range of podcasts, as well as record, edit and publish their own.

2. Blogs, Wikis & Social Networking, 11th June
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This practical workshop aims to get beyond the hype and show what blogs, wikis and other social software tools can do for you, whether you are a publisher or consumer of web-based information.

3. Nvivo 7 ˆ Software for Qualitative Data Analysis, 12th June
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This workshop will focus on introducing the primary tools available through NVivo 7 which can assist qualitative researchers in managing and analysing data.

4. Project Management for the Education Sector, 12th June
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Introduces a project management methodology specifically tailored to the needs of the education sector. Caters for both beginners and experienced project managers.

5. Dynamic Presentations for Interactive Learning, 13th June ˆ only a few spaces available
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Explore the possibilities provided by interactive whiteboards and audience response systems. Investigate their pedagogic and curricular implications, gain a grounding in their main features and acquire practical experience in using them.

6. Accessibility, Usability & Your Web Site, 17th June ˆ only a few spaces available
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Understanding the different ways that people interact the web is the key to being able to provide a better online experience for everyone – but there is still a tendency for developers to focus on solutions for users with visual impairment. This workshop will introduce a more holistic approach to making accessible, usable web content and key evaluation techniques that you can use on your own (and other people’s) web sites.

For further information about these and all of Netskills workshops please visit:

www.netskills.ac.uk/workshops

These workshops can also support our BTEC-accredited qualifications:

www.netskills.ac.uk/accreditation