A  Workshop costs $5 per two-hour session, payable on the first day it is held. 

Check the Course Schedule to see which workshops have already been scheduled.

Please click below to send us an email to register your interest in a workshop which is NOT yet on the Course Schedule.  You will then be contacted about it.

 Click here to email us:   contact@seniornetnelson.org.nz

This workshop is for both Windows and Mac Computers.    

One 2-hour session       Cost $5

To get the most from this workshop you need to have good file management and word processing skills.

 Dropbox is a free service – documents, photos and videos can be shared with family, friends and colleagues.

·        It allows you to keep your photos and documents in the “clouds”.

·        You can use your Dropbox anywhere in the world.

·        Share links and folders with friends.

·        You can sync all your devices with Dropbox.

·        If your computer crashes, everything in Dropbox is safe.

Learn How To:

1.     Download and install Dropbox.

2.     Share folders with friends.

3.     How to add photos and upload files

4.     Sync your devices.

OneNote Workshop
 2 x 2-hour sessions for Windows computers                   Cost $10
 
To get the most from OneNote you must have good word processing skills.                                                         

OneNote is an electronic version of a paper notebook where you can write down notes, thoughts, ideas, scribbles, reminders, and all kinds of other information.

You can type, write, or draw notes in the form of text, graphics, and images wherever and however you want them.   Unlike the notes in a paper notebook, OneNote lets you add, move, and delete anything on its pages and in its sections. You can add more space where and when you need it.

Organise all your notes and ideas and reminders with OneNote.  Collect all those bits and pieces together and be able to find what you want easily.  You can separate and organize your notes by subjects or projects, or keep separate notebooks for different places and interests.

This is a program that is extremely handy but often overlooked.  Why not check it out and find how useful it could be for you.    If you have a Microsoft Office Suite on your computer, you will have OneNote.

 Flash Drive Workshop  

One Two-hour session for Windows users only. $5

You will learn and practise the following

• Rename your Flash Drive for easy recognition.
• Scan your flash drive for viruses
• Save files (documents & photographs) to your flash drive
• Open and edit documents from your flash drive
• Delete files from your flash drive
• Remove your flash drive safely from your computer.

  You will of course, need to bring a flash drive with you! 

Your New Digital Camera: One Two-hour workshop.      

A hands-on workshop to help you learn more about your camera.  Come and find out what the different buttons are for. 

Bring your own camera and its handbook and have a look at how to focus, use the flash, special scene modes and much, much more.  Limited to 4 people.

INTERNET SAFETY WORKSHOPS

PROTECTING YOUR ONLINE IDENTITY   
     

2 x 2 hour sessions

 Presenter will be JOHN PARSONS   -   COST $10.00.

 4 hour demonstration workshop in TWO sessions with audience interaction.

 You MUST be able to attend both days.    You will receive a full set of notes.

 DON’T THINK YOU KNOW IT ALL.

 If you use a mobile phone, send or receive emails or use the Internet, you should attend this workshop.

This is an interesting and informative workshop. 
You will learn about Protecting your Identity, Identity theft, how to use Social Networks safely, 
Squeeze pages, Dumpster Diving and how some criminals work to gain access to your private information. 

 The workshops will be limited to 50 people on a first in first served basis

 TO BOOK A PLACE   Phone  DUNCAN FULLER 548 5514.

You will be asked for your membership number, phone number and email address.

Upgrade to Windows 7  from XP or Vista                                                     

One Two-hour session

A hands-on workshop for those who have used XP or Vista

and who now have Windows 7.

Learn how to use the functions and features of Windows 7.  All the important basics are covered, together with fun things like Gadgets, Personalise, Aero and Snap.

This will help you enjoy your new Operating System, Windows 7.

N.B. This is not a suitable workshop for those who are not experienced with previous Windows operating systems.  

Basic Skills Refresher:  One Two-hour session                

Are your basic skills a bit rusty?

Do you need a short refresher before you start another course?

This course goes over some of those basic skills that are necessary to get the most out of other courses..

.......create a folder, highlighting, cut copy paste, save and retrieve files, keyboard shortcuts and more. 

Sharpen your skills so that you can enjoy computing more.

TradeMe: One Two-hour workshop.                           

Have you ever wondered how to use Trade Me?

Learn how to register and operate a TradeMe account for selling and buying items of every description.  

Learn about this Internet phenomenon….the second most visited website in New Zealand after Google New Zealand.

Google Earth:  One Two-hour Session                        

Learn how to explore the universe! With Google Earth, your computer becomes a window to anywhere, 

allowing you to view high-resolution aerial and satellite imagery, photos, elevation terrain,road and street labels, business listings and more!    

PowerPoint :  One Two-hour Session                          

You will need to have Microsoft PowerPoint on your computer at home.

After completing this course you will be able to:

• Create a slide layout.
• Add  pictures and fancy text to your slide layout.
• Use the slides you have designed in a slideshow presentation.
• Save the custom slide layout for reuse in future presentations.
  

Bring your Flash Drive to save your work. 

Skype Workshop   One Two- hour session.                                                               

Separate workshops are held for Windows users and Mac users so check before booking.

This is a hands-on workshop.

Millions of people use Skype to keep in touch with friends and families wherever they are in the world.

Nothing beats actually seeing that person on the other end of the connection.

Skype allows you to communicate with other Skype users free of charge: it allows you to send and receive text messages, talk and have video calls. All you need isa computer connected to the internet via broadband.   Not suitable for dial-up! 

Twitter for Beginners   One Two- hour session.          

This is a fun hands-on workshop for those who want to start using Twitter.  Suitable for Windows or Mac users. You may bring your laptop or use a computer in The Learning Centre.  We will help you to set up a Twitter account and give you some basic instructions and advice.
Then you are up and tweeting!
Using Twitter is a bit like texting…..you send very short messages: but the big difference is that you are sending the Twitter message to the world.

Facebook for Beginners.    One 2-hour session for Windows or Mac users.     

The aim of this workshop is to get you started on Facebook and to show you some basics:  How to Sign up for a Facebook Account, and how to Sign In and Sign out of the account. We show you how to find friends, add comments and photos.  We also recommend Account Settings and Privacy Settings.   You will need a broadband connection and an email account that you can access online.
Facebook is safe to use if you remember not to reveal personal details or any information about anyone which could harm yourself or others.  When you put a comment or photograph up on Facebook it needs to be something you would happily share in public because it is disclosed immediately to so many others worldwide. Remembering this will keep you safe and allow you to enjoy Facebook. 
Facebook is a great way to stay in touch with your family and friends, to find out what everyone is doing and to see their photographs and videos.  It is lots of fun and it also has other features like online games and Facebook on your mobile phone.  These extras are not covered in the workshop.

A  Workshop costs $5 per two-hour session, payable on the first day it is held. 

Check the Course Schedule to see which workshops have already been scheduled.

Please click below to send us an email to register your interest in a workshop which is NOT yet on the Course Schedule.  You will then be contacted about it.
 

 Click here to email us:   contact@seniornetnelson.org.nz