Showing posts with label computer training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label computer training. Show all posts
Computer Courses for Seniors: What options are available?
We tend to get a lot of enquiries from older people who are looking for formal training programs in using computers. We don't run that type of training here a the library but there are a few options in and around the Sutherland Shire. The library can't recommend one course over another but here's the ones we know are available.
website: http://www.sgscc.edu.au/
Tuesday 23 July, 2013 Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 24 July, 2013 Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Introduction to Email
Tuesday 30 July, 2013 - Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 31 July, 2013 - Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Introduction to Social Media (Facebook)
Tuesday 14 August, 2013 - Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 15 August, 2013 - Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Introduction to Skype
Tuesday 20 August, 2013 - Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 21 August, 2013 - Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Introduction to Tablets (iPads) & iPhones
Tuesday 27 August, 2013 - Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 28 August, 2013 - Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Mondays, 5 August, 2013 - 26 August, 2013 / 4 sessions: 9.30am-12.30pm
See website: Endeavour Web for Senior Citizens for courses, prices and venue details.
Meetings held 3rd Mon of the month, 10am at Sylvania Community and Youth Club,
22 Box Rd, Sylvania. ($3.00 for members, $5.00 visitors)
Meeting topics:
19 August, 2013 – Duress/distress Smartphone application (app)
16 September, 2013 – Question & Answer session
21 October, 2013 – Internet Security
$25 annual membership fee, plus $10.00 joining fee.
39 Gymea Bay Road, Gymea. Cost $60.00
‘Experienced tutors will give you the basic internet and Word skills and knowledge that you want. You can use the PC desktop computers or bring your own’. Classes started in July. Plans for course to be offered again in October. (Contact centre in September).
$40 per semester part-time day course related charge at Sutherland College.
Term 3 at Loftus College: 25th July to 19th September
Term 4 at Gymea College: 12th October to 7th December
Please check late September 2013 for details on enrolment in 2014 Semester 1.
This course is for people who are absolute beginners or have never touched a computer. It is for those seeking to enter further education or work and who can only study for 3 hours each week. The specific course content is negotiated with the student group but will probably include basic instruction in computer fundamentals, word processing, email and internet.
For further information contact the Sydney Institute Information Centre on 1300 360 601 or visit the Sydney TAFE website.
St George & Sutherland Community College
127–129 Sutherland Road, Jannali. (Ph. 9528 3344)website: http://www.sgscc.edu.au/
TECH Savvy Seniors (Contact Fiona Rickert 85437427) Cost $5.00 per class
Introduction to the InternetTuesday 23 July, 2013 Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 24 July, 2013 Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Introduction to Email
Tuesday 30 July, 2013 - Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 31 July, 2013 - Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Introduction to Social Media (Facebook)
Tuesday 14 August, 2013 - Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 15 August, 2013 - Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Introduction to Skype
Tuesday 20 August, 2013 - Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 21 August, 2013 - Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Introduction to Tablets (iPads) & iPhones
Tuesday 27 August, 2013 - Hurstville Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Wednesday 28 August, 2013 - Jannali Centre / 1 session: 11.00am-2.00pm
Computer Basics for Seniors
Fridays, 26 July, 2013 - 16 August, 2013 / 4 sessions: 9.30 am-12.30pmMondays, 5 August, 2013 - 26 August, 2013 / 4 sessions: 9.30am-12.30pm
Cost $190.00
iPads for Seniors
Wednesday September 4, 11.00am-2.00pm Cost $40.00Skype for Seniors
Wednesday September 11, 11.00am-2.00pm Cost $40.00Endeavour Seniors Computer Club (Ph. 95226087)
Training and Computer courses approx. $6.00 per hour.
Have you got a computer and don’t know how to use it? A wide range of classes available from basic courses for beginners to Internet/email and various other courses depending on your needs and interests. Classes held during the day in our training room at Port Hacking Community Centre, 184 Gannons Road South, Caringbah. Come along to a monthly meeting to discuss your training needs and to book in for classes.
See website: Endeavour Web for Senior Citizens for courses, prices and venue details.
Meetings held 3rd Mon of the month, 10am at Sylvania Community and Youth Club,
22 Box Rd, Sylvania. ($3.00 for members, $5.00 visitors)
Meeting topics:
19 August, 2013 – Duress/distress Smartphone application (app)
16 September, 2013 – Question & Answer session
21 October, 2013 – Internet Security
$25 annual membership fee, plus $10.00 joining fee.
Gymea Community Aid and Information Service (Ph. 95249559)
Six-week computer workshop
‘Experienced tutors will give you the basic internet and Word skills and knowledge that you want. You can use the PC desktop computers or bring your own’. Classes started in July. Plans for course to be offered again in October. (Contact centre in September).
Sydney Institute TAFE – Sutherland College
Vocational and Community Engagement (Everyday Computing)
This course is EXEMPT from the TAFE NSW Fee. However there is a$40 per semester part-time day course related charge at Sutherland College.
Term 3 at Loftus College: 25th July to 19th September
Term 4 at Gymea College: 12th October to 7th December
Please check late September 2013 for details on enrolment in 2014 Semester 1.
This course is for people who are absolute beginners or have never touched a computer. It is for those seeking to enter further education or work and who can only study for 3 hours each week. The specific course content is negotiated with the student group but will probably include basic instruction in computer fundamentals, word processing, email and internet.
For further information contact the Sydney Institute Information Centre on 1300 360 601 or visit the Sydney TAFE website.
Drop-in Computer Help at Sutherland Library
Is your computer giving you a headache?Have you tried Internet training and have a specific question?
Well now you can with our new drop-in computer help at Sutherland Library.
Each Wednesday between 10am - 12 noon and 2 pm - 4pm, staff at Sutherland Library will be on hand to help you understand and perform basic computer tasks* such as:
- Getting an email address
- Transferring photos from a camera to a computer
- Completing online forms
- Attaching photos to an email
There is no need to book for these sessions, you can just drop in with your question. If you have a laptop, then we encourage you to bring that along too. If you do have a rather sticky, uncommon problem please contact us first so that we can allocate an appropriate staff member to the task.
So now you don't have to worry about those computer questions, just come to the Library on Wednesdays and we can help you through them.
When: Every Wednesday between 10am - 12 noon and 2pm - 4pm
Where: Sutherland Library
Free Online Computer Training @ Sutherland Shire Libraries
Why not try our Online Computer Training Database?
This database provides interactive training in a range of computer programs including:
- Introductory Computer Training;
- Microsoft Office 2007: Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook;
- Microsoft Vista 2007;
- Windows 7; and
- Social Networking
So take advantage of this great opportunity to learn new skills and logon today. You must have a valid Sutherland Shire Libraries Card to access this service.
Free Sessions for Seniors
On Monday 22nd March there will be two sessions designed to help you get more from your library membership, computer and the internet:
Online Computer Training - How to start
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
Health Information Online - Where to look
Time: 11am - 12noon
These sessions are designed for those who have a little knowledge, but would like some more to be going on with.
There will be a general overview of what you can do, online, with your library membership and then a look at specific resources that should be of relevance.
Bookings are essential.
Please ring Sutherland Shire Library Reference Services 97100351
Online Computer Training - How to start
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am
Health Information Online - Where to look
Time: 11am - 12noon
These sessions are designed for those who have a little knowledge, but would like some more to be going on with.
There will be a general overview of what you can do, online, with your library membership and then a look at specific resources that should be of relevance.
Bookings are essential.
Please ring Sutherland Shire Library Reference Services 97100351
Free Online Computer Training for Library members.
Free Online Computer Training for Library members - Teach yourself new skills at home!
Do you need some introductory knowledge to computers? Want to brush up on your Internet searching and email skills? Are the Office 2007 applications frustratingly different to your old version? Or do you have Windows Vista? Then use our newest online database Computer Training. It covers these topics and more, and it can be done at your own pace, in the comfort of your own home!
These tutorials are interactive and based on academic testing. They have been created in small modules so they can be done in short bursts. Each module has an optional testing facility, to help you see what you’ve remembered, which is simulation-based not just multiple choice questions.
Once at the site having logged in as a library member, you will be asked to ‘Create a New Account’. This is your own personal account and so your results will only be accessible to you! You can see how many modules you have completed, with what level of accuracy.
Try it out now...
This database is Australian designed and the methods have been University tested, resulting in the following vendor's statement:
“Dynamic Learning Online’s approaches to training have been empirically tested through Australian Research Council funded research and are based on the Cognitive Load Learning principles developed by Professor John Sweller (Emeritus Professor, University of NSW) and Professor Paul Chandler (Dean of Education, University of Wollongong).
Do you need some introductory knowledge to computers? Want to brush up on your Internet searching and email skills? Are the Office 2007 applications frustratingly different to your old version? Or do you have Windows Vista? Then use our newest online database Computer Training. It covers these topics and more, and it can be done at your own pace, in the comfort of your own home!
These tutorials are interactive and based on academic testing. They have been created in small modules so they can be done in short bursts. Each module has an optional testing facility, to help you see what you’ve remembered, which is simulation-based not just multiple choice questions.
Once at the site having logged in as a library member, you will be asked to ‘Create a New Account’. This is your own personal account and so your results will only be accessible to you! You can see how many modules you have completed, with what level of accuracy.
Try it out now...
This database is Australian designed and the methods have been University tested, resulting in the following vendor's statement:
“Dynamic Learning Online’s approaches to training have been empirically tested through Australian Research Council funded research and are based on the Cognitive Load Learning principles developed by Professor John Sweller (Emeritus Professor, University of NSW) and Professor Paul Chandler (Dean of Education, University of Wollongong).
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