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 Become A Tutor:

Skills Required:

Tutors need to have the following skills:

A thorough knowledge of computers and the most popular computer programs.

A Tutor must be able to:

• assess a student's computer and its adequacy for Internet access;
• install an ISP account on the student's computer;
• teach the student how to use email;
• teach the student how to "surf the net";
• teach the student how to use chat rooms and newsgroups.

You can see a suggested core U Can Do I.T. curriculum here. Though it is flexible and can be adapted to suit individual students. Prospective tutors should be proficient in all areas.

In addition a Tutor will have the technical ability to install programs and customise the desktop and the browser settings to suit the student.

Some teaching experience is a great advantage but not essential. This might be at any level. Some of our tutors have taught in primary schools. Some are university lecturers. We would also consider applicants who have had experience teaching colleagues in their current jobs.

Some experience of disability is also a great advantage. Not all of our successful applicants have had this experience but they are willing to learn and gain experience by attending a Phab Club or social service day centre. Many have disabled relatives or friends with whom they have been in personal contact.

U Can Do I.T., Highfield House, 4 Woodfall Street, London, SW3 4DJ.
Registered Charity No. 1070571
Telephone / Minicom 020 7730 7766
Fax: 020 7730 6822
e-mail: info@ucandoit.org.uk