The branch web-users workshop

Course overview 

The website allows members to change and update their own records; allow branch secretaries to access their branch records to communicate and consult with members, and allow local branch web-page editors to edit special branch web pages within the union website.

Branch secretaries will learn how to access the records of their own branch members and bulk-email them.  They will also be able to communicate and consult with members from any browser on any computer. 

Web page editors will be able to upload information and edit web pages from any browser on any computer. The aim is for all branches to have a means to inform, advise and involve their members in the life of the union.

This workshop is designed to show how secretaries and editors can use the specialist functions on http://www.bectu.org.uk/  to carry out this vital role.

Who should attend this course?

Branch secretaries are elected or nominated by union branch meetings. Branch webpage editors are members of the local branch who are nominated to edit the dedicated branch web pages located elsewhere on the BECTU website.

If you hold or are nominated for either position please ask your local branch officers or full-time National Official about attending the workshop. If you do not holsd a position but would like to get involved, you should also contact your National Official, Sharon Elliott or Brian Kelly at Head Office for advice on your next step.

Learning Outcomes

When you have completed this workshop, you will have learned how to: 

• Edit the branch web pages including news, events and  local documents 
• Upload content from any computer
• Promote and publicise the work of the union  

In addition, branch secretaries will learn how to:·        

• Access the membership database
• Use the database to communicate with members
• Consult members

Forthcoming courses

24th September                                                      Head office                     1-day workshop

30th September                                                      Glasgow                          1-day workshop

5th October                                                               Belfast                             1-day workshop

15th October                                                            Head office                      1-day workshop

5th November                                                          Head office                      1-day workshop

3rd December                                                          Head office                      1-day workshop

This course is being held at BECTU head office in London