A Wider Embrace: ICT and the arts.

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A Wider Embrace ICT and the arts.
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Trainers Venue.
Introductions
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You.
Introductions
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What would you like to get out of today?
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Do you remember?
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Or this?

• Memory -
• was something you lost with age
• An application -
• was for employment
• A programme -
• was a radio or TV show
• A cursor - used profanity
• A keyboard was a piano

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Or this?

• A web -
• was a spider's home
• A mouse pad
• was where a mouse lived
• A hard drive
• was a long trip on the road
• A virus was the flu

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Identifying the needWebsitesRange of
computers/hardware/softwareCostings and
FundingIT planningSecurityOn-going
supportOverview of other ways IT can help
youResources The future?
What will we cover today?
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www.vaengland.org.uk
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www.icthub.org.uk
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MinutesNewslettersDatabasesBookkeepingArch
iving
Common tasks in art groups
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Where does your group needs help?
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PublicityInformationAnytime/anyplace/anywhereRe
duce print and postage costsImprove services
e.g. bookings, enquiries, paymentsEncourage
interactionMay improve access Create and
develop contactsSupport othersRaise profile and
reach new audiences
Have you considered?
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Dos and DontsDDA responsible not to
discriminateKeep it legal
Websites
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Examples
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Examples
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Examples
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Examples
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Examples -
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www.Pages.google.comofficelive.co.ukcommunigate
.co.ukgeocities.com
D.I.Y. free Websites
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Office live

• Its free
• Free website name instant check
• Easy to use design tools
• Lots of storage space
• 25 different e-mails
• Information re visitors

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www.officelive.co.uk
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Created in 30 minutes
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Free design help building and hosting
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Example www.usablewebsites.org
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Example www.theatrenemo.org/
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RSS automatic updates you requestForum talk
to othersLinks to other sitesAdvertising
www.labuk.netE-Commerce buy and sell on
lineSkype free calls via the
internetE-marketing via the internetPodcasts
listening via computer or MP3 player
Advanced website use
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MarketingDirectories CVS, YellLinksPut it
on flyers, posters
So tell people?
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How could you fund your ICT plans?What would
you put in a funding application?www.icthubknowl
edgebase.org.uk/calculatingtechnologybudget
Funding
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Hardware

• What do you need?
• Where can you get it?
• How much will it cost?
• Maintenance

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Software

• Free software www.openoffice.org

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www.download.com
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Link to other plans e.g. business plan, staff
development, fundraising, individual
projects.Summary of current useKey
issuesFuture goalse.g. xxx will save time, save
money, improve communication, Budget and
timescaleRisksWork scheduleLinks to other
plans
IT plan
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Security and preventing others getting in
Computer virusesSaving files in separate
locationDisaster recoveryData protection
Risk
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Norton - 40, 35, 60 or AVG free
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Top 10 protection tips

• Regular back ups
• Install and keep anti-virus software updated
• Keep system software (e.g. windows) updated
• Install Spybot or similar
• Block pop ups
• Defrag and remove temporary files
• Research free software carefully
• Only open e-mails from people you know
• Change passwords
• Have written policy

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Circuit RidersTechnical supportResearch on
webTraining ECDL, learn direct, TUC centres
PC World
HELP?
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www.icthub.org.uk
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www.icthubknowledgebase.org.org.uk
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www.vaengland.org.uk
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Identifying the needWebsitesRange of
computers/hardware/softwareCostings and
FundingIT planningSecurityOn-going
supportOverview other ways IT can help
youResources The future?
Recap
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This afternoon
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Please complete your evaluation forms and safe
journey homeBrian BellVoluntary Arts
EnglandICT Commission Manager
Thank you