Workshops

The workshops will introduce learners to a particular topic and deal with it over a two hour session. Fee $5

Subjects will vary but may include material relating to a new facet of computing technology, revision of known material, or provide reinforcement of material already introduced in another course. Members should contact the tutor to  enroll.

Workshops for Term4, 2011

Putting your Photos into Slideshows  
Wednesday 2 November     12 noon - 2 pm       $5
Learn three interesting ways to show off your photos. This workshop will demonstrate how you can use Photo Story, Movie Maker and PowerPoint to make a presentation with text and photos.
Tutor: Lynley Wyatt    528 4055    lgwyatt@xtra.co.nz

2    Enhancing photos
Wednesday 14 December     9.30 -11.30     $5
This is an introduction to the photo editing program Photoshop Elements 2. Learn how to enhance pictures in different ways.
Tutor:    Liz Lock    03 540 2224    lizlock@clear.net.nz

3   Getting Started with Family History
Wednesday 30 November 7.30pm - 9.30pm.  Gold coin donation
Want to research your family history but don't know where to start? This evening session will get you going and show different ways of finding information from New Zealand, UK and the rest of the world. The tutors are responding to a request for those unable to come to day time courses.
Tutor: Ann Bassford    528 5191        forest.ann@xtra.co.nz

Further workshops can be arranged towards the end of the term if there is enough interest. Let me know if you would like:
•    An Introduction to Smart Phones
•    Keyboard Skills
•    Cell phone follow-up (continue on from Term 2’s workshop)

Pauline Samways
Course Coordinator

These Workshops were held in Term 3 2011

Labels    How to print labels using Microsoft Word
Thursday 22 Sept.    9.30am - 11.30am    $5
Tutor: Walter Hofmann    528 8863        waraho@paradise.net.nz

Card-making        Use a Word processing program to make cards such as gift, birthday or Christmas cards
Tuesday 27 Sept.    12noon - 2pm    $5
Tutor:  Maureen Hutton    528 0630        maureen.hutton@clear.net.nz

Making a Calendar    Learn 3 different ways to make a calendar using Word, Publisher or Digital Image Suite
Friday 30 Sept.    12noon - 2pm    $5
Tutor:    Pauline Samways    528 7257        psamways@clear.net.nz

These Workshops were held in Term 2, 2011    

Internet Shopping
Wednesday     6 July    9.30 - 11.30     $5
We all know you can buy things on Trade Me, but that's just the beginning. Shop from the comfort of your home for all sorts of goodies, and compare prices the easy way. Learn ways to recognise reputable traders, make gift giving a breeze, and keep safe on the internet. (Mac or PC)
Tutor:    Anton Petre        526 6272        petre@orcon.net.nz

Using a Flash Drive
Thursday 7 July  2.30 - 4.30         $5
You've been told you need a Flash Drive - but it didn't come with any instructions on how to use it!! Learn what you can do with your flash drive, including how to name it, scan for viruses, save files and folders to it and then find them again, and use it as a back-up or storage device.
Tutor:  Pauline Samways     528 7257           psamways@clear.net.nz

Making a Blog (Blogging)
Tuesday 12 July     9.30 - 11.30        $5
Learn how to “Blog” by creating a site to use as a way of keeping in touch with friends and family. It is especially useful when on holiday so you can share a travel diary with photos and news. (Mac or PC)
Tutor:    Sandra Pullman    528 6325     sandra.pullman@gmail.com

Skype
Wednesday 13 July  9.30 - 11.30    $5
Skype is a free download program that lets you phone others around the world using the internet. You can talk to and see your friends using a web camera. Learn how to download and install Skype, and how to set it up and start skyping!!
Tutor:    Anton Petre        526 6272        petre@orcon.net.nz

Getting to Know your Cell Phone
Wednesday 13 July  2pm - 3.30         $5
Get help from the experts on how to make the most of your cell phone. Find your way around the settings and learn to text.
Tutor:  Pauline Samways     528 7257           psamways@clear.net.nz

Google Earth
Thursday 14 July    2.30 - 4.30    $5
Google Earth is a free download that lets you travel around the world on a virtual globe. You can fly to any place you choose and see towns, houses, landmarks, even under the sea. Learn how to zoom in and out and add buildings, roads, maps and much more. You will need a broadband internet connection to view Google Earth at home.
Tutor:    Denis Boyce    528 7985        denis80@clear.net.nz