3 November 2014

Congratulations Stoke School!!!!!

 

Stoke has now held their Graduation for the 27 families who have successfully completed their Computers in Homes training programme.  This is amazing. 


Well done to all the families, as well as to Pete, Principal of Stoke School and his staff.  It has been a pleasure to work with Pete and his team and a pleasure to support Heather as she worked with families for their three classes each week.

During the graduation we were entertained by a talk from Matt Lawry, and a colourful dancing and singing performance.



Matt Lawry










Certificates were presented to all the successful participants and their commitment to attending training was acknowledged. 

Debbie Oakley receiving her certificate.
Heather and Pete presenting Eric Harper
with his certificate.




Lance and Liu receiving their certificate.

Eric and Kim spoke to everyone to share their experiences of the Computers in Homes programme.  Then Pete invited them to cut the Graduation cake.
Eric Reweti, Kim Saunders cutting
the cake with Pete Mitchener.



                  




And now these computers have new families to go home with.  They will be set up in family rooms by now, for the family to share and families will be waiting impatiently for their Snap internet connections to be completed.



 So, to keep your computer and your family happy, remember.......  the parents who completed the training know how to keep the computer running well and how to keep the family safe on the internet.  They are the boss of the computer so please listen to what they have to say!!

It has been great working with you all in Stoke.  Good luck with your computers and enjoy!!

Cheers
Denise

Tim's Technical Tips

Tim Jackson
You may have noticed there is now a new tab at the top of the Blog page with the title Tim's Technical Tips.  Tim our Nelson technician has offered to put regular information on this page as a response to the issues you are having at home.  You are able to post a comment or ask a question if something is niggling you at home.  Don't let it get to this stage!!!!!






If there is a major problem with your computer so that it is not working, then please contact Tim directly for help.





So far Tim has given instructions on how to connect your modems and also information on how to uninstall unwanted programmes. 

Let us know if you find our new page Tim's Technical Tips helpful.

Thanks Tim, for sharing your expertise!!

Cheers
Denise

More Computer Training Available - FREE!!!

Hi Everyone

If you are ready for more computer learning, there are lots of great Stepping UP training topics being offered at your local libraries.  Classes are free, and anyone in the community over 16 years of age can attend (not just Computers in Homes families!).  You can register at the library or on-line at
http://steppingup.org.nz/, using the "Courses" drop menu and choosing "Nelson-Marlborough Courses". Make sure the name of the library you want  is in the brackets after the course name.

Here are the timetables for Nelson and Blenheim libraries.

Nelson Public Library

 
Date
Time
Length
IDS No./ Library
Intro Digital Step Name
      
Week 1Thurs 16 Oct10am-12pm2hrs1Mouse & Comp Basics
Week 2Tues 21 oct1-2.45pm2hrs4Email 1 - Setting up
 Thurs 23 Oct10am-12pm2 hrsLibBasic Internet
Week 3Tues 28 Oct1-2.45pm2hrs5Email 2 - using Email
 Thurs 30 Oct10am-12pm2hrs2Word 1
Week 4Tues 4 Nov1-2.45pm2hrs7Net Safety & Security
 Thurs 6 Nov10am-12pm2hrs3Word 2
Week 5Tues 11 Nov1-2.45pm2hrs12Employment 1
 Thurs 13 Nov5.30-6.30pm2hrsLibIntro to eBooks
 Thurs 13 Nov10am-12pm2hrsLibResearch databases
Week 6Tues 18 Nov1-2.45pm2hrs13Employment 2
 Thurs 20 Nov10am-12pm2hrs18Intro to Tablets
Week 7Tues 25 Nov1-2.45pm2hrs14Intro to Spreadsheets
 Thurs 27 Nov10am-12pm2hrs17Into to Social Media
Week 8Tues 2 Dec1-2.45pm2hrs15Home Finances
 Thurs 4 Dec10am-12pm2hrs11Trade Me

Tasman District Library, Richmond



Date


Time


Length


IDS No.


Intro Digital Step Name


 


 


 


 


 


 


Week 1


Wednesday 5 Nov


1-3 pm


2hrs


1


Computer Basics


 


Friday 7 Nov


10am-12pm


2hrs


2


Word 1


Week 2


Wednesday 12 Nov


10am-12pm


2hrs


3


Word 2


 


Friday 14 Nov


1-3 pm


2hrs


1


Computer Basics


Week 3


Wednesday 19 Nov


10am-12pm


2hrs


1


Computer Basics


 


Friday 21 Nov


1-3pm


2hrs


12


Employment 1


Week 4


Wednesday 26 Nov


1-3pm


2hrs


13


Employment 2


 


Friday 28 Nov


10am-12pm


2hrs


1


Computer Basics


Week 5


Wednesday 3 Dec


10am-12pm


2hrs


4


Email 1


 


Friday 5 Dec


10am-12pm


2hrs


14


Intro to Spreadsheets


Week 6


Wednesday 10 Dec


1-3pm


2hrs


5


Email 2


 


Friday 12 Dec


10am-12pm


2hrs


15


Home Finances




















































Marlborough District Libraries, Blenheim

Tuesdays 9.00am-11.am
21 October
Computer Basics
28 October
Computer Basics
4 November
Email 1
11 November
Email 2
18 November
Word 1
25 November
Word 2
2 December
Computer Basics

Picton Library and Service Centre

 

Tuesdays 9.00am-11.am

29 October

Computer Basics

5 November

Word 1

19 November

Email 1

26 November

Computer Basics

3 December

Word 1

 
These are short training sessions with friendly and helpful tutors and you can choose which topics you would like to attend.  Register now and good luck with your new learning!!
 
Cheers
Denise