Making It Personal: Joining the Dots

19/07/2012

14/05/2012

Dot Stories http://www.makingitpersonal.eu/resources/stories/ian-howarth/

Ian Howarth is a science technician at The Sheffield College, and has a lot of experience in helping people to learn through technology. As an eMentor on the DOTs (Digital Outreach Trainers) scheme since it began, he has been able to use his skills to guide digital mentors through the scheme as well...

14/05/2012

Dot Stories http://www.makingitpersonal.eu/resources/stories/dot-story-christine-bainbridge/

Christine Bainbridge is an e-Communications student at The Sheffield College and a Level 3 accredited DOT (Digital Outreach Trainer) who has just started as an eMentor, advising and guiding other DOTs online. While she has experienced frustrations and setbacks during her journey on the DOTs scheme, ...

14/05/2012

Dot Stories http://www.makingitpersonal.eu/resources/stories/sue-harpham/

Sue Harpham has been a IT helpdesk assistant for ten years at Sheffield College. While she claims to be far from an expert in computing, it’s her straightforward approach and empathy with people that make her good at her job, and a natural fit for being a guide to others on the DOTs scheme. Her prog...

14/05/2012

Dot Stories http://www.makingitpersonal.eu/resources/stories/yvonne-gavin-and-khalid-mohammed/

Yvonne Gavin is a careers advisor, employed by the MST JET project, funded by the BIG Lottery Reaching Communities, and is based at the MST Sheffield Station Foyer providing accommodation based support to single and homeless refugees. She provides information, advice and guidance on jobs, education ...

14/05/2012

Dot Stories http://www.makingitpersonal.eu/resources/stories/dot-story-amanda-harston-southern/

Amanda Harston-Southern is an IT tutor at the Dearne Enterprise Centre in Goldthorpe, South Yorkshire. Being a DOT (Digital Outreach Trainer) has allowed her to exercise mentoring skills and IT knowledge outside of the classroom, as well as providing the benefits of her experience as a guide to othe...

14/05/2012

Dot Stories http://www.makingitpersonal.eu/resources/stories/rachel-tew/

Rachel Tew helps people use computers every day at Sheffield Libraries, and becoming a Digital Outreach Trainer (DOT) has complimented her experience. She has been able to make a valuable contribution to the DOT community, and found that being a mentor has made her reflect on her own approach to he...

14/05/2012

Dot Stories http://www.makingitpersonal.eu/resources/stories/wakas-hussain/

Wakas Hussain is a final year iMedia student at Sheffield College who initially became a Digital Outreach Trainer (DOT) as a way of adding to his CV and personal statement for university application. However, he found that being a part of the scheme has opened doors onto learning experiences and per...

14/05/2012

Dot Stories http://www.makingitpersonal.eu/resources/stories/ben-fuller/

Ben Fuller, a resident of Rotherham, has a long standing love of computing and is a self-diagnosed ‘gadget geek.’ Ben is channelling his digital enthusiasm into the DOTs scheme and finding that mentoring can lead to qualifications and personal achievement, as well as a study trip to Malta.

14/05/2012

Dot Stories - http://www.makingitpersonal.eu/resources/stories/mercy-nguru/

Mercy Nguru is a working mum with a three year old son who enjoys using the internet and digital technologies. By becoming a Digital Outreach Trainer (DOT), she has found an easy way to consolidate and improve her IT knowledge, help other people learn more as well as discovering a pathway to new qua...

14/05/2012

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14/05/2012

Upcoming Dot trip to Madrid 21st May 2012, keep checking Facebook for updates and pictures