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		<title>What is social media and web 2.0? What can I use it for? (Video)</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/06/what-is-new-media-and-web-20-what-can-i-use-it-for-video/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:53:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PaulWebster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[‘Old’ media, such as newspapers and TV, is mainly about other people publishing information using expertise and tools that we can’t afford. ‘New’ media (often called Social Media) uses more conversational tools on broadband connections and mobile phones to create a more interactive and participative culture. Web 2.0 is not a technical specification but suggests [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do I learn about what kind of support I need to get the most from my ICT?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/06/how-do-i-learn-about-what-kind-of-support-i-need-to-get-the-most-from-my-ict/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:02:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PaulWebster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most staff, volunteers or trustees are not ICT experts and at times may need help to get the most from equipment, a website or database..
Help may come from a volunteer, someone in the staff team with technical knowledge, a staff member with ICT support in their job description, or a paid-for contractor or consultant. Sometimes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I help other groups with their ICT problems? (Video)</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-help-other-groups-with-their-ict-problems/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-help-other-groups-with-their-ict-problems/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 12:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You do not need to be a qualified accountant to offer financial support and you do not need a great deal of technical knowledge to help organizations to manage their ICT better.

 
Many development workers and other people in the third sector offer advice and support to staff and volunteers from other organisations.
They may not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is OpenOffice?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-is-openoffice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:25:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Open Office is a free suite of tools that copies many of the functions of Microsoft Office. Open Office has been under development for more than 10 years and can run on Windows, Apple’s OSX, and Linux. 
It is multilingual and includes a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, database and other tools. It can read and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I use the internet to make  telephone calls?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-use-the-internet-to-make-telephone-calls/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-use-the-internet-to-make-telephone-calls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 10:34:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is possible to use your connection to the internet to make telephone calls to other people, including calls to landlines and mobile phones. Once you’ve paid for your internet connection it may not cost any extra to make the calls, so you can save money on domestic and international calls.It is also possible to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I set up a survey that can be  accessed through a web page?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-set-up-a-survey-that-can-be-accessed-through-a-web-page/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-set-up-a-survey-that-can-be-accessed-through-a-web-page/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 10:21:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can use a website to conduct a survey as part of any feedback or evaluation process where the participants have access to the internet. There are several services available, including free options, and all offer the ability to design the forms and analyse the results. 
Collecting survey data online can save money, or may [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What new tools are available online and how can they help us?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-new-tools-are-available-online-and-how-can-they-help-us/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-new-tools-are-available-online-and-how-can-they-help-us/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 10:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New services are emerging that let you use your internet browser for tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, contact management, videoconferencing, photographs and project management. Some are free, others have a sliding scale based on specific features. As an example Google Documents is free and lets you work with word processing documents, spreadsheets and presentations, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where can I get advice and support with my ICT?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/where-can-i-get-advice-and-support-with-my-ict/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/where-can-i-get-advice-and-support-with-my-ict/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:39:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When computers stop working it can be difficult to know what’s gone wrong, let alone how to fix it. Whether you work from home on a single computer or rely on a network of computers on multiple sites, it is important to think about how you tackle ICT problems when they arise. Options include:

 Colleagues [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I keep my copy of Microsoft Windows up to date?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-can-i-keep-my-copy-of-windows-up-to-date/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/how-can-i-keep-my-copy-of-windows-up-to-date/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:07:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you use Microsoft Windows™ it is vital that you keep it up to date to prevent attacks from viruses and ensure best performance. Use the Microsoft update service to automatically check for updates and download and install the software required.
Many computers don’t update because the default time to check is 3.00 am, when they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Which books can help me with my ICT?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/where-can-i-get-books-to-help-me-with-my-ict/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/04/where-can-i-get-books-to-help-me-with-my-ict/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:31:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Online information such as the ICT Knowledgebase is a great resource but sometimes a book is better. User-friendly options such as Dummies Guides are handy as a reference, as well as for learning new skills.
There are also specialist titles that explain how ICT can meet the needs of the third sector. “The Guide to Managing [...]]]></description>
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