Auckland Point School hosts its second Computers in Homes training

The first session got underway at Auckland Point School today and within the group are families from Nelson Central, Victory Primary, Hampden Street and Auckland Point Schools.  As part of the introduction we held a Skype session to share internet option information.  I tried to capture a snap, but unfortunately the photo is a bit reflective.  Maybe a screen shot would have been a better option.

I will post more photos from this group soon.  Enjoy!

Cheers Denise

Blenheim School is underway

After a beautiful summer, we are now settling down to new training.  Thanks to the efforts of Principal Denys Healy, tutor Pam Stoneley, tech James Riddell and Pasifika Advocate Lapu, we now have a training group started at Blenheim School.  It was great to meet you all last week and see the new group begin.  Good luck with all your new learning!!!

Tutor Pam Stoneley

Stepping Up Courses at Nelson Public Library

Hi Everyone in Nelson

Now the New Year is well underway and the children are back at school you may be ready to stretch those computer muscles you have.  Here is the schedule for FREE computer training being held at Nelson Public Library - Elma Turner Library or Stoke Library.

Elma Turner Library classes 10am-12pm
Mousing for beginners	Wednesday, 24 Feb
Word for beginners	Wednesday, 2 Mar
Basic internet skills	Thursday, 3 Mar
Library online	Thursday, 10 Mar
Library apps	Wednesday, 16 Mar
Research databases	Thursday, 17 Mar
Basic internet skills	Thursday, 24 Mar
Tablets	Thursday, 31 Mar
Newspapers online	Wednesday, 6 Apr
eBooks	Thursday, 7 Apr
Spreadsheets	Wednesday, 13 Apr
Social media	Thursday, 14 Apr
Minecraft for adults	Wednesday, 20 Apr

Classes must be booked by phoning 03 546 0414, emailing library@ncc.govt.nz or visiting Elma Turner Library.

Stoke Library classes 8.15am-9.15am
Basic internet 1	Thursday, 25 Feb
Basic internet 2	Thursday, 3 Mar
Email for beginners	Friday, 4 Mar
eBooks	Thursday, 10 Mar
Library online	Friday, 15 Apr

Classes must be booked by emailing library@ncc.govt.nz or visiting Stoke Library.

Important info

• Booking is essential as class size is limited
• Elma Turner Library classes are held in the Learning Centre
• Please leave your name and contact number if you wish to be on a wait list

Class info

MOUSE SKILLS

No computer experience required. For those who wish to gain confidence with using a computer mouse.

BASIC INTERNET

Learn how to access the web. Basic searching techniques and examples of useful and fun websites are given.

NEWSPAPERS ONLINE

Learn to search, read, email and print articles from NZ and international newspapers from the 19th century to the present.

LIBRARY APPS

Find out how to use our library apps to access magazines, newspapers and our library collection

RESEARCH ONLINE (FOR EXPERIENCED INTERNET USERS ONLY)

Search for information from many sources in the ‘deep web’not accessed by Google. Research databases are explored.

MINECRAFT FOR GROWNUPS

Learn to play one of the world’s most popular video games with other adults & parents.  Hands on experience, and we will answer any questions you may have about the game.

DIGITAL PHOTOS

Learn how to download and share photos from your camera and/or smartphone.

EMAIL BASICS

Set up an email account, send, receive, reply to emails and send attachments. Create folders and recognise SPAM.

EBOOKS

Learn how to access Overdrive to download books and audiobooks to your device.

INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS

Learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create a simple spreadsheet.

TRADE ME

Create an account, browse topics, save auctions to your watchlist, send questions to sellers, reserve prices & list an item.

INTRODUCTION TO TABLETS

Learn how to touch, swipe, pinch hold and drag, connect to Wi-Fi, surf the web, install apps and eReading.

Happy New Year

Welcome to a new year.  I hope you have enjoyed a relaxing and fun time with family and friends over the holiday break and are ready to embrace an amazing 2016. The weather has been stunning!!!

We are starting off this year with two courses beginning in Term 1.

We have a group beginning at Blenheim School on 9th February, 9.15-11.15 for 10 weeks.

We have another group beginning at Auckland Point School on 15th February.

Please contact me if you are living near either of these schools and would like the opportunity to be involved.  To be eligible you need school age children living with you and to  have no computer or laptop in your home which has the capability to connect to the internet.

Ngati Apa ki te Ra To Trust Graduation

Ngati Apa ki te Ra To Trust Graduation on PhotoPeach

Ngati Apa ki te Ra To Trust training complete

20 hours of training sessions are now complete at Ngati Apa ki te Ra To Trust.

The Graduation was held on Friday 20th November.  It was lovely to meet all the children and celebrate the successful completion of the Computers in Homes training course.  Congratulations to everyone and I wish you fun with your "new" computers.

Tech support will be offered by 

Simon Cox at BlueberryIT.

Training Nearly Complete at Ngati Apa ki te Ra To Trust

We are nearly at the end of our 20 hours training.




We started by learning how to set up the computer suite.  It was fun but messy.  It looked a little like spaghetti junction!!

Most of us now have email addresses, and Skype addresses.  We have had a good look around the internet and have learnt how to use the virus and spyware checker to keep the computer safe.  We have been looking around at our children's school's website and homework sites.

We have a few more things to learn before it is time for Graduation and finally taking our computers home to share with our families. Exciting times!