End of month summary for September 2008

This blog lists down excatly the things i did by date and task as shown below. Enjoy!

Targets for the month (september)

• To take down notes using notebook provided and not disappoint supervisors
• Always complete given tasks in hand on time
• To update blog daily or weekly depending on tasks in hand
• Always use Outlook to arrange meetings, keep up to date with tasks done

Summary of activities this month (september)

• (05/09/08) Created a logo for the new Learning and Development department.
• (08/09/08) Introduced to the new library to be opened in October.
• (12/09/08) Used an area called ‘The Sandpit’ to set my own workspace. I created Gantt charts, documents and uploaded images.
• (15/09/08) Used Lectora an e-learning package to create presentations.
• (16/09/08) Learned how to use Share-point 2007 to create, edit and upload information.
• (17/09/08)Attended meetings and introduced myself to others. Most meetings were regarding topics related to NHS constitution, the board, how individuals are getting along with their jobs and the tasks in hand.
  Created a webcast project template in Microsoft word and emailed to staff so they were aware of what the term leant, how it would benefit them and why is the organisation using webcasts etc.
• (22/09/08)Was set the task to create tutorials on Microsoft Outlook using video capture software ‘My Screen Recorder’ also experimenting with ‘Adobe Capture’ and ‘Lectora built in video camera’ Also created chapters in PowerPoint presentation to give an introduction to the tutorials beforehand.
• (23/09/08) Edited web pages using CMS.
• (23/09/08) Uploaded information using CMS.
• (23/09/08) webcasts with the Librarians got brief ideas of how they want their webcast to be like.
• (24/09/08) Went to an e-Learning event at the Cedar Court Hotel (Wakefield).
• (25/09/08) Sat in for a Media training session, this related to how colleagues would handle a interview by the radio or Television people.
• (29/09/08) Went to an 'Equality and Diversity' meeting at the Park Lane Community Centre across from the tPCT. Here we discussed the issues regarding cultural and community backgrounds. A good understanding and very important topic.

Achievements this month (september)

• Created a logo for the Learning and Development team so they could launch their new department. This was to be laminated and trimmed down to the appropriate size so it would be displayed on to a display board.
• The staff were over whelmed as what they asked was exactly how they wanted it. It was perfectly done using the correct tone of the colour printer.
• Using the laminate machine was a new experience as I have never used it and I did bump into a few problems, but eventually got it correct.

Achievements -v- Targets for this month (september)

• Getting involved in not only the given role but work externally and internally get more knowledge of other peoples work too.
• Taking notes down for tasks as I go along to make sure I am up-to-date as well as keeping an eye on done tasks to ensure blogs are correctly created with dates to go with them.

Targets for next month (september)

• To carry on working like I have done for this month (September) and do well and benefit from the experience till the end of my placement.
• To create test runs for the webcasts (once the equipment arrives) meaning samples for me to enhance my skills and knowledge, so i am prepared for the real event.

Additions to my knowledge this month (september), standards achieved and the evidence

I have learnt a lot this entire month from having to work with staff and do such things as manipulate web-pages, create e-learning sample to liaising with staff within meetings. Its been a good experience and I have been privileged from day one to work alongside them. My managers in particular have cared and given me the opportunity to learn new things and I have grasped the learning stage effectively and efficiently.

• The evidence can be seen within my tPCT drive or alternatively my 'sharepoint' site (this link is only accessable via the intranet within the tPCT).