Monthly Archives: January 2016

Conference Project

My project was to make arrangements for my manager to attend a conference in London. I chose this topic to improve my organisation & numeracy skills. The software I used was Microsoft Word because the layout and formatting are more … Continue reading

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Review the selection and use of IT tools to make sure that work activities are successful

  Review outcomes to make sure they meet the requirements of the task and are fit for purpose. I think I achieved the desired out come of the task. The possible outcomes for that task are slim; the only real … Continue reading

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Presentation Feedback

Review contribution on use of IT to team activities (How your presentation went including power point & presenting) I think my presentation went well. I hit the 4-minute mark which will help towards my ESW, I presented my presentation well. … Continue reading

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Presentation

I think my PowerPoint was very well laid out. I included the history of the business, a team hierarchy, our achievements and targets for the new year. I also think my presentation went quite smoothly. The feedback I had from others about … Continue reading

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Blog Review – presentation on AB Glass

I felt my actual PowerPoint was good and had all the knowledge needed to discuss my role and the company. When presenting the presentation I didn’t enjoy it as much as others and i’m not really comfortable speaking in front … Continue reading

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Presentation on ComputaShack

I found out my presentation went well by the other trainees as I received both positive and negative feedback. I could have made some changes to my presentation such as more information on my job role and what my company … Continue reading

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My First Blog: Simon Burdall

Hello. My name is Simon Burdall. Until October late last year I worked as a freelance Sound Recordist specializing in Film and TV, working with the BBC, Pinewood Studios and Fifty One Productions. My entire life has been pretty much … Continue reading

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Video Games

Today we spoke about video games and what they help you achieve in not only the game, but in real life too. Gamification is when you apply game mechanics and game design techniques in order to engage and motivate people to … Continue reading

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Gamifying work

We were shown a TED talks presentation by Jane McGonigal, outlining ways in which habits learned by gaming can be implemented in real life situations, in order to rethink our approach to tasks. We then researched gamification apps like SuperBetter and Epic Win, … Continue reading

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Social Engineering

Well, when it comes to Social Engineering it can be a very interesting way to hack into someone else’s bank account with little to no effort. You simply ring up, pretending to be the bank and ask the for your … Continue reading

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