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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>
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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 learn more about good management and governance of our ICT?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/06/how-can-i-learn-more-about-good-management-and-governace-of-our-ict/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PaulWebster</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s important for senior managers and trustees to ensure good governance and management policies are in place covering legal responsibilities such as personal safety, data protection and health and safety. They must also help develop and implement strategic ICT plans to ensure the organisation has the resources and support it needs.
The ICT Champions have developed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I learn more about helping groups with their ICT?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/06/how-can-i-learn-more-about-helping-groups-with-their-ict/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/06/how-can-i-learn-more-about-helping-groups-with-their-ict/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:18:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PaulWebster</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Development Workers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Development workers offer a great deal of help to groups by recognising a need to plan properly, encouraging people to budget properly when fundraising and being aware of suppliers who are trusted by other people in your local networks.
Some development workers may not be confident about ICT, and may not have detailed technical skills, but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What kind of support do I need to get the most from my ICT?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/06/what-kind-of-support-do-i-need-to-get-the-most-from-my-ict/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/06/what-kind-of-support-do-i-need-to-get-the-most-from-my-ict/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:28:48 +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.
Short-term help. As problems occur, in troubleshooting, quick fixes, short-cuts, reminders, contact with external suppliers or volunteers.
Medium-term help. Routine tasks, such as back-up, security, software, password management, file management, inventory and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I manage the risks associated with ICT?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-manage-the-risks-associated-with-ict/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-manage-the-risks-associated-with-ict/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Data Protection]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Potential risks related to ICT include risks to security, health and safety and financial stability. Information and valuable equipment may be lost, damaged or stolen. Or unauthorised people may gain access to sensitive information. Charities above a certain size must carry out risk assessments and may need to take technical advice to address ICT-related issues. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do I choose a database?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-do-i-choose-a-database/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-do-i-choose-a-database/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:51:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Databases are commonly used for managing contacts, monitoring or fundraising. Some organisations have the expertise to develop their own database, but most buy a package off the shelf or ask a developer to build something to suit their needs. 
The starting point is to be very clear about your requirements.

What information do you want to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What should I do about back-up?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-should-i-do-about-back-up/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-should-i-do-about-back-up/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:35:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A reliable back-up system protects your organisation when things go wrong. It is a vital ingredient in safe and secure ICT operations and can be installed and operated at relatively low cost. Although it is a technical issue it is the responsibility of trustees and manager to make sure that data is secure and the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How can I make my ICT more accessible?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-make-my-ict-more-accessible/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/how-can-i-make-my-ict-more-accessible/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:32:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accessibility]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no one-size-fits-all solution for making computers and the internet accessible to people with disabilities. Talk to the person to identify their needs.
Consider adaptations such as:

Text readers read what is on screen for people with poor eyesight, and can also help with dyslexia. 
Voice recognition software lets you speak to your computer instead of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What does accessibility mean?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-does-accessibility-mean/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-does-accessibility-mean/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:28:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accessibility]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In terms of ICT accessibility is about making sure services and information can be used by a wide range of people. It is also about making adjustments to computer equipment to enable staff, volunteers and service users to be more productive. 
All organisations are required by law to make services and the workplace accessible to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is ICT?</title>
		<link>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-is-ict/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/2009/05/what-is-ict/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 11:20:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>scipmark</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ictchampions.org.uk/?p=346</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ICT stands for Information and Communications Technology and is an umbrella term that covers computer hardware and software, the internet, mobile phones and the other computer-based tools and applications we use. Many people also refer to Information Technology, or IT, and the terms are usually taken to mean the same thing. 
Computers and the internet [...]]]></description>
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