Computer Drop-In
We run a Drop-in Computer Class at the centre. We offer advice on computers and operate a session with David Mitchell, see below. You can learn in a friendly, relaxed environment. Bring your own lap-top (we can help you make it safe and fast) or use one of ours.
Sessions: Tuesday Morning - 10am-12:00pm
We have a range of resources to help with using computers including:
Sessions: Tuesday Morning - 10am-12:00pm
We have a range of resources to help with using computers including:
An introductory tutorial for Microsoft Word with a typing exercise at the end
| Introduction For Microsoft Word.docx |
An introductory tutorial for Microsoft Excel (the example file can be used with the exercise at the end of the tutorial if you wish)
| Introduction For Microsoft Excel.docx |
| Example File For Excel Tutorial 1.xlsx |
An intermediate tutorial for Microsoft Excel 2007
| Intermediate Guide For Microsoft Excel.docx |
An introductory tutorial for Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
| Introduction For Microsoft PowerPoint.docx |
Typing Exercises and Progress Checks
| Typing Exercise.docx |
| Formatting Text Typing Check.docx |
BBC Beginners Guide to Computers
There are plenty of guides around if you want to give something new a try. The BBC have a very user friendly option to try that starts with 'what is a computer?'
www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/abbeg/abbeg.shtml
Videojug on how to learn typing
Once you get past computer basics, being able to type well can make the experience much easier and more pleasant. Videojug is a great site for How to advice:
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-learn-typing
Skype for free online chat
Skype lead the revolution for free online video chat and inexpensive computer - to - phone calls. To help stay in touch at a reasonable price consider whether Skype might be for you:
https://support.skype.com/en/faq/fa1321/how-do-i-set-up-skype-to-go
Using Facebook
Sign in to your account with this link and get step by step advice on using the site.
http://www.facebook.com/sitetour/chat.php
Understanding Twitter
Twitter may be useful for some computer users, especially if you're looking to go into business for yourself or keep informed about current events. This is some advice for getting started from the twitter site itself.
https://support.twitter.com/articles/215585-twitter-101-how-should-i-get-started-using-twitter#
https://support.twitter.com/articles/215585-twitter-101-how-should-i-get-started-using-twitter#
Ebay
Buy and sell goods - unwanted gifts or impulse buys - ebay is a great place to snap up great deals. Bid on auctions or 'Buy it Now' but make sure you know how much the items are worth and avoid bidding just for fun.
Make sure you use the advice from the safety centre before purchasing anything.
http://pages.ebay.co.uk/safetycentre/buying.html
Make sure you use the advice from the safety centre before purchasing anything.
http://pages.ebay.co.uk/safetycentre/buying.html
