Computer Effectiveness and Skills Training Program for Judges

NATIONAL JUDICIAL INSTITUTE
.
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA MAGISTRATURE
building better justice through leadership in judicial education
contribuer à meilleure justice en agissant comme chef de file en formation de la magistrature
Computer Effectiveness and Skills Training Program for Judges
September 17-19, 2008, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
December 10-12, 2008, Québec City, Québec – Training offered in English and French
Please visit www.nji-inm.ca for the most up-to-date information on the programs.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:
Perform computer-based judicial tasks more effectively;
Research case law and legislative intent;
Identify and guard against certain computer risks, including security risks.
SKILL LEVEL
This computer training seminar is geared toward judges who:
Currently use their computer and are able to complete general tasks;
Have a keen interest in upgrading their skills; and
Want to improve their efficiency using a computer.
PROGRAM DESIGN
This three-day intensive computer training program provides hands-on training and individualized
coaching on a wide range of subjects. Participants must complete a skills assessment as part of the
registration process.
Each participant will receive a personalized course schedule at registration. Courses will be taught
by computer experts in small groups. Demonstrations will be offered during breaks as optional
topics of interest to the judiciary.
250 Albert Street, 4th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6M1 CANADA
Training Coordinator
TEL.: 613-237-1118 ext. 285
FAX : 613-237-6155
www.nji-inm.ca
250, rue Albert, 4e étage
Ottawa (Ontario) K1P 6M1 CANADA
Coordonnatrice de formation
TÉL. : 613-237-1118, poste 285
TÉLÉC. : 613-237-6155
www.nji-inm.ca
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NATIONAL JUDICIAL INSTITUTE
.
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA MAGISTRATURE
building better justice through leadership in judicial education
contribuer à meilleure justice en agissant comme chef de file en formation de la magistrature
Programme de perfectionnement et d’acquisition de nouvelles
compétences en informatique à l’intention des juges
17 au 19 septembre 2008, Charlottetown (I.-P.-E.)
10 au 12 décembre 2008 à Québec (Québec) – Formation offerte en anglais et en français
Pour l’information la plus récente sur les programmes, veuillez visiter www.nji-inm.ca.
OBJECTIFS D’APPRENTISSAGE
À la fin de ce programme, les participants seront en mesure de/d’ :
Exécuter des tâches informatiques de façon efficace;
Consulter la jurisprudence et rechercher l’intention du législateur;
Cerner et apprendre à se protéger contre certains dangers informatiques, y compris les risques
liés à la sécurité.
NIVEAU DE COMPÉTENCE
Ce programme de formation a été conçu pour les juges qui :
Utilisent leur ordinateur et qui savent exécuter certaines tâches générales;
Veulent améliorer leurs compétences;
Veulent utiliser leur ordinateur de façon plus efficace.
CONCEPTION DE PROGRAMME
Ce programme de formation informatique intensif de trois jours offre une formation pratique et un encadrement individuel à l’égard d’une vaste gamme de sujets. Les participants devront passer une évaluation
des compétences lors du processus d’inscription.
Chaque participant recevra un horaire de cours personnalisé au moment de son inscription. Les cours
seront donnés en petits groupes par des experts en informatique. Des démonstrations facultatives seront
offertes lors des pauses sur des sujets d’intérêt à la magistrature.
250 Albert Street, 4th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6M1 CANADA
Training Coordinator
TEL.: 613-237-1118 ext. 285
FAX : 613-237-6155
www.nji-inm.ca
250, rue Albert, 4e étage
Ottawa (Ontario) K1P 6M1 CANADA
Coordonnatrice de formation
TÉL. : 613-237-1118, poste 285
TÉLÉC. : 613-237-6155
www.nji-inm.ca
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NATIONAL JUDICIAL INSTITUTE . INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA MAGISTRATURE
building better justice through leadership in judicial education
contribuer à meilleure justice en agissant comme chef de file en formation de la magistrature
REGISTRATION FORM
Computer Effectiveness and Skills Training Program for Judges
September 17-19, 2008
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
PLEASE FAX THE REGISTRATION FORM BY JULY 28, 2008, TO MELISSA MACCORMACK AT 613-237-6155. THANK YOU.
NAME :
COURT :
WORK ADDRESS:
WORK TEL.:
EMAIL:
WORK FAX:
NAME TAG TO READ:
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: WILL YOU NEED A HOTEL RESERVATION AT THE HOLIDAY INN ($175 / NIGHT)?
DATE OF ARRIVAL:
YES
NO
DATE OF DEPARTURE:
PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PREFERENCE:
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
NON-SMOKING ROOM
SMOKING ROOM (If available)
Note: To guarantee your reservation, please provide the Institute with your credit card information.
CREDIT CARD NUMBER:
TYPE :
EXP :
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOTEL:
SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS:
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A $425 REGISTRATION FEE FOR PROVINCIALLY APPOINTED JUDGES FOR THIS SEMINAR.
CHEQUE ENCLOSED
CREDIT CARD AS ABOVE
INVOICE
EVENTS
TOUR OF CHARLOTTETOWN COURT HOUSE (Date and time to be confirmed)
I WILL BE ATTENDING THE COURTHOUSE TOUR.
YES
NO
RECEPTION, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
I WILL BE ATTENDING THE RECEPTION.
NO
YES
NATIONAL JUDICIAL INSTITUTE, 250 Albert Street, 4th Floor, Ottawa, ON, K1P 6M1
℡ 613-237-1118
613-237-6155
www.nji-inm.ca
Information provided on this form may be collected by the NJI. For complete information on NJI’s compliance under the Personal Information
Protection and Electronic Documents Act, please see our website.
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NATIONAL JUDICIAL INSTITUTE . INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA MAGISTRATURE
SKILLS SELF-ASSESSMENT
Computer Effectiveness and Skills Training Program for Judges
September 17-19, 2008, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION FOR THE COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING SEMINAR, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING FORM
AND RETURN TO THE NJI. THANK YOU.
NAME :
COURT:
Your answers to the following questions will assist the NJI in scheduling you into the appropriate seminar.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR OVERALL COMPUTER SKILLS?
Beginner
Intermediate
INDICATE THE SOFTWARE YOU CURRENTLY USE AT WORK
OPERATING SYSTEM
Windows 2000
WORD PROCESSING
Word 2000
EMAIL
JUDICOM
Windows XP
Word 2003
WordPerfect 12
Outlook
Vista
Don’t Know
WordPerfect X3
Don’t Know
GroupWise
Other
INDICATE WHICH TASKS YOU CAN COMPLETE ON YOUR OWN
(Please check off all that apply)
Resize a window on your screen
Move a file into a folder
Select and replace a word in a document
Move text between documents
Find and open an existing document
Send an email message using a method other than replying to a previously received email
Open and save an attachment
WHEN WORKING IN A DOCUMENT, HOW DO YOU PREFER TO ENTER TEXT?
Dictate and assistant transcribes
Use voice recognition software (e.g. Dragon)
Type it myself
Typing Speed:
0-20 words per minute
20-40 words per minute
40+ words per minute
DO YOU USE BOTH OFFICIAL LANGUAGES ON THE COMPUTER?
YES
NO
THANK YOU
NATIONAL JUDICIAL INSTITUTE, 250 Albert Street, 4th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6M1 CANADA,
www.nji-inm.ca
TEL.: 613-237-1118
FAX: 613-237-6155
Information provided on this form may be collected by the NJI. For complete information on NJI’s compliance under the Personal Information
Protection and Electronic Documents Act, please see our website.
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