Computers

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March 27, 2020 November 1, 2020
AMI pamphlet for distribution
Created by AMI September 2020. For printing if needed.
September 22, 2020 September 22, 2020
AMI PowerPoint presentation for Tutor training
Created by AMI September 2020. PowerPoint presentation for Tutor training: includes links to member training videos.
September 22, 2020 September 22, 2020
Backing Up your Windows 10 computer.
Feb 2019 - 1x2hrs: Creating Backup Drive; Restoring Files; Creating Recovery Drive; Backup Emails. Warkworth: Ian Poole
May 3, 2020 August 18, 2020
Basic Essential Computer Skills using Word – Pt 1
April 2020 - 4 x 2hrs Inserting, Deleting, Highlighting; The Clipboard; Formatting Text; Opening & Saving docs; Tabs & Indents; Printing. Inc. practice files. Warkworth: Updated Marilyn Goodwin
May 3, 2020 August 18, 2020
Basic Essential Computer Skills using Word Pt 2
May 2020 4x2hrs Auto correct; Folders & folder structure; Bullets & Numbering; Find & Replace; Copying & Moving files; Borders & Watermark. Inc. practice files. Warkworth: Updated Marilyn Goodwin
May 9, 2020 August 18, 2020
Bringing Order to your Computer (using Pictures) – YouTube tutorial with notes
April 2020 - 1x2hrs: Notes & YouTube link. File Explorer; Snap function; Creating Folders; Copying, Moving & Naming files. Warkworth: Brian Oakes
May 1, 2020 August 18, 2020
Cheat Sheets – Files and Folders
Bite sized pieces of information. Warkworth - various authors
April 15, 2020 August 19, 2020
Cheat Sheets – Microsoft Apps (inc. Word)
Bite sized pieces of information. Warkworth - various authors
April 15, 2020 August 19, 2020
Cheat Sheets – Windows 10
Bite sized pieces of information. Warkworth - various authors
April 15, 2020 August 19, 2020
Clean up Windows 10 computer
Updated 2019 - 1 x 2 hrs. Objective: Learn basic housekeeping rules for your computer. Dargaville: Heather Cashin
April 15, 2020 August 19, 2020
Computer Awareness – Windows 10 – Session 1
V1-8-16 - 1 x 2 hrs. Introduction; Power On & Off; Start Screen; Opening an App; The Desktop; Windows Tiles; Pinning & Unpinning; Personalize Desktop. Papanui - Ross Taylor
April 14, 2020 August 19, 2020
Computer Awareness – Windows 10 – Session 2
V1-8-16 - 1 x 2 hrs. Connecting to the Internet; Internet Explorer; Browse the Web; Use Scroll Bars; Typing Text; Short Cuts; Navigation keys; Keyboard characters; Word Pad; Saving the Document. Papanui - Ross Taylor
April 14, 2020 August 19, 2020
Computer Basics for Windows 7
Revised April 2014 1 x 2hr. Booting up; Start menu; Notification area; Using the Mouse; Formatting; Manipulating Windows; Shutting Down. West Auckland
March 25, 2020 August 19, 2020
Computer Housekeeping & Handy Hints Win 7
1 x 2hrs. Housekeeping: Defragment; Clean Up; Recycle Bin etc. Handy Hints: Space; Back Up; Ext. Drives; Short cuts. West Auckland: Sue Petersen  
March 25, 2020 August 19, 2020
Device Buyers’ Guides
SeniorNet Kapiti; August 2021; contains instructions plus 3 guides (Laptops/PC, Smart Phone and Tablet) designed for tutors to help a buyer decide on the most suitable device to purchase that will suit their needs and budget.
August 16, 2021 August 16, 2021
Downloading Photos to your Computer – YouTube tutorial with notes
May 2020 - 1x2hrs. Notes with YouTube link. Connecting to computer; Copy photos thru File Explorer; Using Win 10 Snap; Creating a folder; Renaming photos. Warkworth: Brian Oakes
May 1, 2020 August 18, 2020
Formatting in Word
1 x 2 hrs. Objective: Have a knowledge of Layout tools; Check out options on Tabs and Ribbons; Become skilled with Text boxes. Dargaville: Heather Cashin 2019
April 16, 2020 August 19, 2020
Gmail & Related Programmes Workshop
March 2020 - 4x2hrs. Google account overview; Gmail inc. Folders, Send & Receive, Searching, Settings, Contacts, Add-ons; Calendar; Tasks & Keep. Manawatu - Updated John Gibsone
May 26, 2020 August 18, 2020
Gmail Basics
A guide of basic instruction in the use of the Gmail App - creating an email, viewing emails and replying to emails
May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022
Google Drive June Update
June 2020; 1x2hrs; Enabler of G-Suite; Google account and Internet access required; Operating system agnostic; Intro to Google Drive; Backup & Sync; Sharing. Pakuranga: Updated Brian Erikson
May 14, 2020 August 18, 2020
How AI Keeps Search Safe
Explanation of how Google is using artificial intelligence to better understand what you are searching for and helping you to steer clear of content you are not looking for.
June 21, 2022 June 21, 2022
How Do I Register for Internet Banking?
Information and links for each of the following banks - ANZ, ASB, BNZ, KiwiBank, Westpac, Co-op Bank, TSB and Heartland.
February 1, 2022 February 1, 2022
Intro to LibreOffice Draw
2019:  3 - 4 x 2 hrs. Includes use of a YouTube video. Objectives: To use LibreOffice Draw as a Publisher programme; Learn to use the basic functions; Publish a simple Newsletter and Poster. Dargaville: Heather Cashin  
March 27, 2020 August 19, 2020
LibreOffice Calc Spreadsheet Intro.
May 2018: 2 sessions. 1. Making lists; Sorting; Filtering. 2. Financial records; Simple accounting. Exercise notes required. BAYSWATER: Len Cooper.
August 25, 2020 August 25, 2020
LibreOffice Draw – Suitable for Zoom – Pages
July 2020 - 1 session. Investigate layout; Free form erase; Cropping; Working with Fonts. Bayswater & Mac Auckland Len Cooper
July 24, 2020 August 18, 2020
LibreOffice Draw PDF
July 2020 1 session. Investigate Layout; Free form erase; Cropping; Working with Fonts. Bayswater & Mac Auckland: Len Cooper
August 2, 2020 August 18, 2020
LibreOffice Writer – Pages – Suitable for Zoom
July 2020 - 1 session. Introduction and Download; Investigate Layout; Text boxes; Grouping, Locking & Manipulating Objects. Bayswater & Mac Auckland Len Cooper
July 24, 2020 August 18, 2020
LibreOffice Writer Advanced
Feb 2020 4 x 2 hrs Notes created in MS Word. Auto correct; Fractions; Folders & Structure; Copying & Moving files; Bullets & Numbering; Borders; Sorting; Indents; Inserting a Picture. Warkworth Updated Marilyn Goodwin
March 25, 2020 August 19, 2020
LibreOffice Writer Basic
Feb 2020 4 x 2 hrs Notes created in MS Word. Writer Windows Layout; Clipboard; Formatting; Opening & Saving files; Navigation; Help. Warkworth: Updated Marilyn Goodwin
March 25, 2020 August 19, 2020
LibreOffice Writer PDF
July 2020 - 1 session. Introduction and Download; Investigate layout; Text boxes; Grouping, Locking and Manipulating objects. Bayswater & Mac Auckland: Len Cooper
August 2, 2020 August 18, 2020
Never Lose a File Again!
August 2020 1 session. Comparison to Filing Cabinets; Saving & finding files; Formats & Naming; Folders & Sub-folders. BAYSWATER: Len Cooper.
August 21, 2020 August 21, 2020
Numbers Basics for Mac – Pages – suitable for Zoom
July 2020 1 session. Introduce a spreadsheet; Basic Elements of Numbers; Simple operations such as Additions, Subtraction, Multiplication & Percentages. Bayswater & Mac Auckland: Len Cooper
July 17, 2020 August 18, 2020
Numbers basics for Mac pdf – suitable for Zoom
July 2020 - 1 session. Introduce a Spreadsheet; Basic elements of Numbers; Simple operations such as Additions, Subtractions, Multiplication & Percentages. Bayswater & Mac Auckland: Len Cooper
July 17, 2020 August 18, 2020
Office Online & One Drive
Aug 2018 Workshop  Create & Share Office docs; Upload, Sync & Manage files; Working with Office online. Eden-Roskill
July 9, 2020 August 18, 2020
PowerPoint Introduction
May 2017 4 sessions - Google Drive Link. Making a first Presentation; Viewing and Saving a Show; Making a Photo Slide Show; Inserting Shapes; Adding Animation, Sound and Motion. Warkworth: Brian Oakes.
November 3, 2020 November 3, 2020
Swift Publisher for Apple
Suitable for Zoom presentation. August 2020 - 1 session. Introduction to the App; Creating a  Business Card; Making a Greeting Card; Setting up a Newsletter. Bayswater & Mac Auckland: Len Cooper.
November 9, 2020 November 9, 2020
The WordPad App
Up to 4 x 2 hrs ; Use WordPad for simple text entry and formatting; Undo and Triplicate buttons; Ctrl, Shift and Arrow keys; Opening Web pages; Copying to WordPad. Updated by Dargaville; Heather Cashin
April 16, 2020 August 19, 2020
Using W10 Ver 21H2 – Updated June 2022.
Four x 2hour sessions which can be run as a course or as individual workshops.   Content covers - the Desktop, the Start Screen, Taskbar, Customising, File Explorer, the Store and Photo App.
October 22, 2022 October 22, 2022
Using Windows 10 Update 2004 – Part 2
July 2020 1 x 2 hrs: Start Menu; File Explorer; Microsoft Edge; Pinned apps; Jump lists. Warkworth: Updated Marilyn Goodwin
July 1, 2020 August 18, 2020
Using Windows 10 Update 2004 – Part 3
July 2020 1 x 2 hrs: Windows Store; The Photos App; Editing photos using the Win 10 photos app. Warkworth: Updated Marilyn Goodwin
July 1, 2020 August 18, 2020
Using Windows 10 Update 2004 – Part 4
July 2020 1 x 2 hrs: Setting up contacts using the People app; Windows 10 Mail app; Calendar. Warkworth: Updated Marilyn Goodwin
July 1, 2020 August 18, 2020
Using Windows 10 Update 2004 Part 1
July 2020 1 x 2hrs: Exploring the Desktop; Basic Searching; Customising the Lockscreen; Changing Desktop backgrounds. Warkworth: Updated Marilyn Goodwin
July 1, 2020 August 18, 2020
Using Windows 11
These notes cover 4 x 2 hour lessons. Each lesson is capable of being stand alone, and within each lesson are stand alone sections. They are therefore capable of being delivered as 1hr, 2hr, or 8hr sessions.
March 10, 2022 March 10, 2022
Windows 10 – File Explorer
V1-9-16 - 1 x 2 hrs. Using File Explorer; User Folders; Organizing Files & Folders; Copy & Paste. Papanui - Ross Taylor
April 14, 2020 August 19, 2020
Windows 10 2 hour session
Covers apps on the Taskbar, including Start, Search, Task View, File Explorer and Pinned icons. Notification Centre. Save As and Save. Marilyn Goodwin, Warkworth - April 2021
April 7, 2021 April 7, 2021
Working with Pictures in Windows 10
February 2020 ver 1909 4 x 2 hrs. Organising (Files & Folders); Downloading (Camera, Phone, Tablet); Snipping and Scanning; Editing using Win 10 Photos App; Inserting a Picture and Caption box in MS Word. Warkworth: Compiled and updated by Marilyn Goodwin
March 28, 2020 August 19, 2020