ICB Computer Center
Enhancing Computer Skills
Part of the ICB’s continuous commitments to training future leaders and
developing human resources are the programs held at the Computer Center.
One of such programs was the computer training conducted by the Information
Technology and Communications Department at the ICB for employees of local
organizations.
The training program originated with the objective: maximize effectiveness
through optimal use of computers and Internet; was designed to train and
encourage participants to apply computer skills which can introduce them to new
work opportunities created by tools of electronic communication and computer
applications.
Twenty employees from the various local organizations and ICB, participated in
the training program which consisted of four workshops on the following topics;
In each of the workshops, trainees were provided with printed copies
containing step-by-step instructions that can be used as references. The
workshops consisted of presentations of topics and discussions of applicable
examples, as well as sufficient time and instruction to practice the material
presented.
Moreover and as a follow up, the training team at the ICB will continue to offer
the participating local organizations technical help and support for a period of
6 months following the training.
One of the major difficulties encountered during the program, were the delays
caused by the holdups of participants from Jerusalem at the Israeli check-point
while commuting to Bethlehem for the training workshops. In addition, we had to
postpone one of the workshops when the participants from Jerusalem were denied
passage into Bethlehem.
Nonetheless, the success of the training program has been evident through the
evaluation forms and feedback from the participants, indicating the effective
implementation of the computer training they have received to benefit the work
of their organizations. In addition, a schedule has been set for regular
communication and feedback from the participants on their new usage statistics.
Such data will be used for evaluation through comparisons between computer
application usage time and abilities before and after participating in the
program.
Moreover, a database has been set up for record keeping of support requests and
questions, in order to better plan and assess future training needs.
The ICB continues to offer IT and communications training to the community
through various courses for women, children, and employees. In addition, ICB
plans to start, in June, a training program for school teachers preparing them
to sit for the 7-stage International Computer Driving License test.
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| Training Program: Participants during one of the training workshops | |