Monday, 17 September 2007
Rail Union Learning Reps Forum
We had our 2nd Rail Union Learning Reps Forum at the Red Star Centre today, and it was well attended with RULR's from across the Southeastern area. Topics discussed including electing Lead Learning Reps, fulfilling the role of a RULR, promoting teamwork, overcoming barriers to learning, using IT to promote learning, and future Learning Roadshows. Everyone was well fed up (courtesy of a fantastic buffet lunch)and went away having learned something from the forum. It was a great chance to meet other RULR's that should improve the teamwork of our reps and help drive forward our ethos of learning at work.
Wednesday, 12 September 2007
Mike's back!
Well, that was a holiday to remember and no mistake! It rained every day so that by the end of two weeks I felt I had webbed feet! Still, it is unusual to see the Norfolk Broads from underwater!
Back at work now (Have been for over a week actually) and the centre is kicking off! We are helping the TUC out with their courses, and we have our own Spanish starting soon, French on the go now, and BSL sign language starting shortly, so it is all looking rather busy. We are also starting to provide a service at the RMT office in Dover which was recently refurbished and is now a really nice place to hold a course. I have been out on the cross channel ferries talking to learners and discussing their learning needs, so watch this space for more news! Oh, and while I think of it - why don't you lot put more stuff on here? I haven't got all day to muck about!
Bye for now - Mike
Back at work now (Have been for over a week actually) and the centre is kicking off! We are helping the TUC out with their courses, and we have our own Spanish starting soon, French on the go now, and BSL sign language starting shortly, so it is all looking rather busy. We are also starting to provide a service at the RMT office in Dover which was recently refurbished and is now a really nice place to hold a course. I have been out on the cross channel ferries talking to learners and discussing their learning needs, so watch this space for more news! Oh, and while I think of it - why don't you lot put more stuff on here? I haven't got all day to muck about!
Bye for now - Mike
Monday, 3 September 2007
ICT based free learning - http://alison.com/
Taken from www.unionreps.org.uk
I have just picked up this information from the UnionLearn website regarding some free ICT learning online.
I have registered and had a go at some of the packages myself and I have been highly impressed with what is available. However, don't take my word for it - register and have a go yourself...it's free!
Nikki
ALISON is a FREE learning resource of interactive multimedia and certification / standards-based learning. On ALISON, ALL learning is FREE to access for individual learners.
The mission of ALISON is to enable anyone, anywhere, to educate themselves for FREE via interactive multimedia via the Internet. Through ALISON, one of the greatest barriers to universally free education and training, that is the cost of high-quality educational materials is removed.
I have just picked up this information from the UnionLearn website regarding some free ICT learning online.
I have registered and had a go at some of the packages myself and I have been highly impressed with what is available. However, don't take my word for it - register and have a go yourself...it's free!
Nikki
ALISON is a FREE learning resource of interactive multimedia and certification / standards-based learning. On ALISON, ALL learning is FREE to access for individual learners.
The mission of ALISON is to enable anyone, anywhere, to educate themselves for FREE via interactive multimedia via the Internet. Through ALISON, one of the greatest barriers to universally free education and training, that is the cost of high-quality educational materials is removed.
Friday, 31 August 2007
Metronet strike goes ahead on Monday, says RMT
August 31 2007: THE FIRST of two 72-hour strikes by more than 2,300 RMT members at failed Tube privateer Metronet is to go ahead from 18:00 on Monday after the company and its administrator failed to give the unequivocal guarantees on jobs, transfers and pensions that the union is seeking.
BBC News : Underground strikes to go ahead
The first 72-hour strike will start on Monday a series of Tube strikes linked to the collapse of a maintenance firm will go ahead, a union has confirmed.
Members of Unite, the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union and the Transport Salaried Staffs Association are due to begin action on Monday.
They are protesting over job losses faced by Metronet staff. Transport for London (TfL) said all issues raised by the unions were being addressed.
The strikes are planned to take place on 3, 4 and 10 September.
Further talks are due to be held on Monday before the planned industrial action.
BBC News : Underground strikes to go ahead
The first 72-hour strike will start on Monday a series of Tube strikes linked to the collapse of a maintenance firm will go ahead, a union has confirmed.
Members of Unite, the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union and the Transport Salaried Staffs Association are due to begin action on Monday.
They are protesting over job losses faced by Metronet staff. Transport for London (TfL) said all issues raised by the unions were being addressed.
The strikes are planned to take place on 3, 4 and 10 September.
Further talks are due to be held on Monday before the planned industrial action.
Sunday, 26 August 2007
Is stealing wireless wrong?
A man has been arrested after being spotted allegedly sitting in a street with a laptop using someone else's unsecured wireless connection. Is it immoral to do this?
At the Red Star Centre we have a secured high-speed wireless network, which is free for all Southeastern rail staff to use, but what do YOU think about people 'sharing' someone elses wireless connection?
BBC are holding a discussion at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6960304.stm
At the Red Star Centre we have a secured high-speed wireless network, which is free for all Southeastern rail staff to use, but what do YOU think about people 'sharing' someone elses wireless connection?
BBC are holding a discussion at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6960304.stm
Saturday, 11 August 2007
Red Star Learning Centre
New Courses starting in September
There will be new French courses and Spanish taster sessions starting this autumn, also a 26-week British Sign Language course (contact Caroline on 07740 880624),
Conversational & Holiday Spanish Taster Sessions (Free)
Thursday 16th & Thursday 23rd August 2007
Starting at 17.00 until 19.00
Conversational & Holiday Spanish Sessions (6 week course)
Starting Thursday 20th September 2007 for 6 weeks
Sessions available twice a day, between 10.30-12.30 and 15.00-17.00
Conversational & Holiday French Sessions (10 week course)
Starting Wednesday 5th September 2007 for 10 weeks
Sessions available twice a day, between 10.30-12.30 and 15.00-17.00
British Sign Language Level 1 Course (26 week course)
Starting Friday 28th September 2007 for 26 weeks
Sessions available twice a day, between 10.30-12.30 and 14.00-16.00
If you would like more information or to book a place on any of the courses contact Ivor Riddell on 07714 15875 or e-mail
rslc-c@hotmail.co.uk
Note : There is a £10 deposit required for the main french/spanish language courses. This will be refunded upon completion of the course or put towards a course-related event.
The BSL Level 1 course requires a £40 deposit payable before Friday 14th September 2007.
ITQ Courses launch!
Do you have IT skills that you would like to develop or to earn a recognised qualifcation for? In partnership with Lewisham College, we will be launching ITQ's for Southeastern staff. The ITQ is similar to a NVQ course, based around everyday computer skills.
Please http://railrulers.blogspot.com for our weblog updates, or contact the Red Star Centre (rslc-c@hotmail.co.uk) for further details.
Red Star Internet Cafe
Staff (and their families) are welcome to visit the Red Star Centre most weekdays 10am ~ 3pm. We have wi-fi enabled laptops with high-speed broadband internet access for use. Check your e-mail, Browse the internet, Have a coffee, Relax, Make friends!
Location
We are located in the downside car park of Chatham Railway Station. Please ask platform staff at Chatham if you need assistance.
About us
The Red Star Centre has been opened by the rail unions, in partnership with Rail Union Learning and Southeastern, to offer staff the opportunity to learn new skills, develop existing skills and gain recognised qualifications. Courses include PC skills at all levels, British Sign Language, French Language and many others.
Contact us
rslc-c@hotmail.co.uk
01634 815909
Red Star Centre (Chatham) in partnership with
Rail Union Learning . Southeastern . TSSA . RMT . ASLEF
There will be new French courses and Spanish taster sessions starting this autumn, also a 26-week British Sign Language course (contact Caroline on 07740 880624),
Conversational & Holiday Spanish Taster Sessions (Free)
Thursday 16th & Thursday 23rd August 2007
Starting at 17.00 until 19.00
Conversational & Holiday Spanish Sessions (6 week course)
Starting Thursday 20th September 2007 for 6 weeks
Sessions available twice a day, between 10.30-12.30 and 15.00-17.00
Conversational & Holiday French Sessions (10 week course)
Starting Wednesday 5th September 2007 for 10 weeks
Sessions available twice a day, between 10.30-12.30 and 15.00-17.00
British Sign Language Level 1 Course (26 week course)
Starting Friday 28th September 2007 for 26 weeks
Sessions available twice a day, between 10.30-12.30 and 14.00-16.00
If you would like more information or to book a place on any of the courses contact Ivor Riddell on 07714 15875 or e-mail
rslc-c@hotmail.co.uk
Note : There is a £10 deposit required for the main french/spanish language courses. This will be refunded upon completion of the course or put towards a course-related event.
The BSL Level 1 course requires a £40 deposit payable before Friday 14th September 2007.
ITQ Courses launch!
Do you have IT skills that you would like to develop or to earn a recognised qualifcation for? In partnership with Lewisham College, we will be launching ITQ's for Southeastern staff. The ITQ is similar to a NVQ course, based around everyday computer skills.
Please http://railrulers.blogspot.com for our weblog updates, or contact the Red Star Centre (rslc-c@hotmail.co.uk) for further details.
Red Star Internet Cafe
Staff (and their families) are welcome to visit the Red Star Centre most weekdays 10am ~ 3pm. We have wi-fi enabled laptops with high-speed broadband internet access for use. Check your e-mail, Browse the internet, Have a coffee, Relax, Make friends!
Location
We are located in the downside car park of Chatham Railway Station. Please ask platform staff at Chatham if you need assistance.
About us
The Red Star Centre has been opened by the rail unions, in partnership with Rail Union Learning and Southeastern, to offer staff the opportunity to learn new skills, develop existing skills and gain recognised qualifications. Courses include PC skills at all levels, British Sign Language, French Language and many others.
Contact us
rslc-c@hotmail.co.uk
01634 815909
Red Star Centre (Chatham) in partnership with
Rail Union Learning . Southeastern . TSSA . RMT . ASLEF
Wednesday, 8 August 2007
USB memory key free with an 85p newspaper
What's the deal?
The News Of The World, which costs 85p, is giving away free USB memory key drives worth around £3 (redeemable from WH Smith) as part of a promotion for the Bourne Ultimatum film. The USB sticks are portable memory devices you can use with a computer; and they'll also have clips from the film on them.
How can I get one?
A voucher will be printed in Sunday's (12 August) paper. To claim the drive, buy the paper for 85p, and take the voucher into your local WH Smith, where you should get a USB drive in return for it.
Anything else I should know?
The USB key is likely to have relatively small memory on it somewhere around 64mb or 128mb (no details available as yet) which would normally cost around £3 or £4 from the high street (much bigger capacity for not much more is available if you buy online - see Cheapest Online Shopping article). Though there is a chance if its a sizeable video clip, that it'll be bigger!
It will come pre-loaded with some promotional material from the new Bourne film, including video clips and interviews with the actors, as well as some empty space for your files.
If Matt Damon's heroics don't appeal, it should be possible to format the rest of the drive so you can use all of the space for your own stuff, but there is a tiny doubt on this.
More details are available at http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/bourneultimatum.shtml and http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=520402
The News Of The World, which costs 85p, is giving away free USB memory key drives worth around £3 (redeemable from WH Smith) as part of a promotion for the Bourne Ultimatum film. The USB sticks are portable memory devices you can use with a computer; and they'll also have clips from the film on them.
How can I get one?
A voucher will be printed in Sunday's (12 August) paper. To claim the drive, buy the paper for 85p, and take the voucher into your local WH Smith, where you should get a USB drive in return for it.
Anything else I should know?
The USB key is likely to have relatively small memory on it somewhere around 64mb or 128mb (no details available as yet) which would normally cost around £3 or £4 from the high street (much bigger capacity for not much more is available if you buy online - see Cheapest Online Shopping article). Though there is a chance if its a sizeable video clip, that it'll be bigger!
It will come pre-loaded with some promotional material from the new Bourne film, including video clips and interviews with the actors, as well as some empty space for your files.
If Matt Damon's heroics don't appeal, it should be possible to format the rest of the drive so you can use all of the space for your own stuff, but there is a tiny doubt on this.
More details are available at http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/bourneultimatum.shtml and http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=520402
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