ASB Online Academy

List of Courses

Click on the course name to see a list of course dates. Make your course selection by clicking on the date. This will take you to a login page to sign up for the course. Use your login to sign up or create a new login.

Technology Basics

Number of Graduate Credits - 2

DM01 - Desktop Management
Course Dates
October 31st - November 14th or January 23rd - February 6th or May 21st - June 4th
This course will allow you to start at the very beginning. Learn to understand the basics about the 'desktop'. It offers you the perfect introduction to computing basics to ensure smooth navigation of further topics or even the ideal refresher. It concentrates on the basics of Windows PCs; sign up for the 'Basics of working with a Macintosh' course to learn more about using a Mac.

EM01 - Email Applications
Course Dates
January 9th - January 23rd or April 23rd - May 7th
Email is a key communication tool of the 21st Century. This course allows you to understand some of differences between Microsoft Outlook and Internet email providers. Learn more about different email options as well how to consolidate multiple email accounts into Outlook, manage some of the Outlook features and more. A basic working knowledge of Outlook is useful to get the most out of this course.

INT01 - Understanding the Internet
Course Dates
October 31st - November 14th or March 12th - March 26th
The evolution of the internet has been fast and it's terminology forever changing. Understanding the basics of how the internet works, how to use it, security and digital citizenship are critical to ensuring safe internet use for you and your family. This course will allow you to gain a user friendly understanding of how it all fits together.

MAC01 - Basics of working with a Macintosh
Course Dates
October 31st - November 7th or January 9th - January 16th or April 16th - April 23rd
Join this 'back to basics' course to learn more about the Mac operating systems, terminology used and some of the key applications such as web browsers and file finder. You can continue your Mac learning by completing our intermediate Mac courses later on. This course is a useful refresher or introduction to Mac basics to help you get more out of your device.

Collaboration

Number of Graduate Credits - 2

GD01 - Google Docs and Forms
Course Dates
November 14th - November 28th or January 9th - January 30th or February 6th - February 27th or March 12th - April 2nd or April 16th - May 7th
Web 2.0 has opened up the world of 'online collaboration' for a vast array of tasks. Google docs provides a way of collaborating online using a FREE set of tools. Learn how to create, upload and share spreadsheets, Word Documents, Presentations and Forms and lots more. This powerful tool is easy to learn and use and provides the most amazing opportunities for real-time collaboration for personal and professional use.

GS01 - Google Sites and Wikis
Course Dates
February 20th - March 12th or April 16th - May 7th
Website design, once a complex and expensive task is no longer so. Learn how to create your own FREE collaborative websites, for any purpose, with Google Sites and Wikis. It's fun and easy to do. You can use it for professional or personal reasons; design one to market your business or create a family site to share your travels and adventures with the world or a limited audience if you prefer. We will explore two providers; Google Sites and Wikispaces.com, both offer free sites and hosting and it's easy to learn and use.

Social Technology

Number of Graduate Credits - 2

FAC01 - Facebook
Course Dates
February 6th - February 20th or May 7th - May 21st
Connecting and sharing using Social Networks has become an important part of our 21st Century Life. It is critical that parents understand how their children are using these sites in order to help guide them to manage their online profiles and their online safety. This course will teach you how to create an account, manage security settings and use your page for connecting online both personally and professionally as well as enabling you to continue meaningful conversations with your child(ren) using the same language.

TWI01 - Twitter
Course Dates
November 7th - November 14th or February 13th - February 20th or March 5th - March 12th or May 14th - May 21st
Twitter has become a key 21st century tool for staying in touch and sharing both personally and professionally. Learn how to create and manage an account and its settings and get tweeting with a purpose!

LIN01 - LinkedIn
Course Dates
January 23rd - February 6th or February 27th - March 12th or May 14th - May 28th
LinkedIn provides a social platform for networking in your professional field and more and more professional firms are turning to LinkedIn to research profiles of future employees. Learn how to create and manage your account and make the most of your online professional profile.

SB01 - Social bookmarking - Diigo
Course Dates
January 16th - January 23rd or February 20th - February 27th or March 5th - March 12th or May 21st - May 28th
As the sheer volume of digital data we consume continues to grow rapidly, Web 2.0 now offers tools to enable online annotation, note taking and bookmarking of sites to facilitate effective knowledge-sharing in the 'cloud'. Learn how to use 2 such tools.

21st Century Information Management

ROI01 - River Of Information
Course Dates
February 27th - March 5th or March 19th - March 26th or April 23rd - April 30th
We consume so much digital data these days that staying on top of all the sites and pages we need to access can became time consuming and frustrating. Learn how to build your own 'River Of Information' to manage all of your digital data in one place and have it come to you. Learn how to create a free account using Netvibes and add live data (RSS) feeds from all your favorite sites for the latest news, podcasts and information

DB01 - Drop Box
Course Dates
March 26th - April 2nd or May 7th - May 14th
'Backing up our data' can often be an arduous task for us all using discs or external hard drives. Dropbox provides online 'cloud-based' storage for your files and makes moving between computers less problematic as you can access your data at anytime on any machine. Learn how to use this tool to store your files and share them with others when you want to.

BL01 - Blogging
Course Dates
January 23rd - February 6th or March 5th - March 19th or April 9th - April 23rd
Blogs are a powerful way to share both professionally and personally. Many blogs focus on a particular theme or topic, they are easy and free to create and can be used for a variety of purposes. In this course, we will explore two different blog providers, learn how to create your very own blog, add content and media and learn the tools you can use to share it with the world.

Digital Photography

Productivity tools

Mobile Devices

iPad01 - iPad Intro
Course Dates
November 14th - November 21st or January 30th - February 6th or April 30th - May 7th
Are you making the most out of your ipad? Whether you want to use it as an eReader, explore many of the productivity Apps on offer, use it as a gaming device, to educate your children, or stay connected on the move - there are many, many uses for the ipad. With approximately 25 million having been sold by June 2011* we know they are a popular device but are you making the best use of it? Join our short course to learn some of the basics and to explore some of the most popular tools and apps available for the iPad. (* source: http://ipod.about.com/od/ipadmodelsandterms/f/ipad-sales-to-date.htm)

QR01 - QR Codes
Course Dates
January 30th - February 6th or March 5th - March 12th
Learn more about QR Codes. A QR code (abbreviated from Quick Response code) is a type of matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code) designed to be read by smartphones. The code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The information encoded may be text, a URL, or other data and their popularity is increasing. Join our course to learn how to use these codes and be ready for the future.

ASB Digital Toolkit (a free course for all new ASB Parents)

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Note about Tech courses

These courses are open to everyone no matter what your skill level. Some courses may require some basic technology skills to get the most out of the course. Our technology courses have no academic pre-requisites. However if you are unsure of your technology skill level and the course most appropriate for you, then please do not hesitate to contact us and we can help you select the right course(s).

Course Credits

You can earn Graduate Credits from SUNY for the Adult Learning courses in the following categories:

Technology Basics
Collaboration
Social Technology

For most courses all you will need is

A desktop or laptop computer
An Internet connection (1 MBPS recommended)
A valid email account
A video and microphone (optional for some activities)

Course Fees

One week course - INR 1250
Two week course - INR 2000
Three week course - INR 2750

Digital Literacy

Today's children are often referred to as the first generation of 'Digital Natives' leaving many adults in awe of what they can do and achieve when using online tools and applications.Parents, guardians, teachers, and other adults can no longer be passive observers. It is important to develop technology skills now to effectively share in the online life and future success of today?s youth!

Setting Standards

Each of our courses are designed to meet the highest standards in online course design and delivery.

Course Introduction
The structure and course expectations are made clear in the beginning. Using both text and video, learners are shown how to get started, how to access course activities, and the netiquette expectations for online discussions and other communications.

Objectives
The course learning objectives are clearly stated and explained, and learners know how these objectives are to be met.

Assessments
All course assessments are aligned with the activities and resources. They are varied and appropriate to the content being learned and evaluated. Learners have opportunities to self-assess or practice with regular and timely feedback from the instructors.

Teaching Materials
All course materials are current and appropriately selected to meet the learning needs of adults. They have a relevant level of breadth and depth with appropriate reading level. The courses take advantage of digital media to engage learners.

Interactions
The courses support meaningful online interactions between the learners and the instructors, and amongst the learners. Interactions between the learners and the course materials are designed to motivate learners and foster personal development.

Learning Management System
The courses are delivered using Haiku, a Learning Management System (LMS), that ensures easy navigation and accessto the course content and resources.

Tech Support
The courses provide instructions on how learners can seek assistance and answer any basic questions about technology use.

Aligned with Digital Fluency Standards
The courses are aligned with the Digital Fluency Continuum created by the American School of Bombay. The Continuum highlights the development of digital fluency in adults over four phases.