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When: 10:00am –12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration. Cost for the two sessions is $20 - payable on the first day, correct change appreciated. |
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concertina 1 box Course
When: , 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
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concertina 1 box Course
When: , 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $20 for both sessions payable at first session |
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Wikipedia
Wikipedia is the world's largest online encyclopaedia. Mary Newman will give an introduction to Wikipedia in a workshop on Thursday 29 April. This will be followed by three hands-on sessions for those who would like to learn how to edit Wikipedia (on Tuesday 4, 11 and 18 May).
Wikipedia is the world's largest online encyclopaedia. Mary Newman will give an introduction to Wikipedia in a workshop on Thursday 29 April. This will be followed by three hands-on sessions for those who would like to learn how to edit Wikipedia (on Tuesday 4, 11 and 18 May).
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What is Wikipedia? Workshop
When: Thursday 29 April, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Mary Newman Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
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Wikipedia is the world's largest online encyclopaedia. Find out how it started, how it works and who creates the content. Take a look at some Wikipedia articles to see how they are created and structured, and find out what to look for in an article. This workshop will be followed by three hands-on sessions (4, 11, 18 May) for those who'd like to learn how to edit Wikipedia. |
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Wikipedia Editing Session 1
When: Tuesday 4 May 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Mary Newman Register: Registration required as numbers are restricted to 6 Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $10 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
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Learn how to edit Wikipedia. In this first session you will create a user account and add content, and edit an article by adding content and citations. This course will be taught on computers either your own laptop or a SeniorNet computer. Familiarity with searching the internet for information is necessary. It would be helpful to have attended the workshop on 29 April, but not necessary. |
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Wikipedia Editing Session 2
When: Tuesday 11 May 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Mary Newman Register: Registration required as numbers are restricted to 6 Prerequisite: Attendance at Session 1 on Editing (4 May) Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $10 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
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Continue editing Wikipedia. Content of the session will be decided with participants but may include:
This course will be taught on computers either your own laptop or a SeniorNet computer. Familiarity with searching the internet for information is necessary. It would be helpful to have attended the workshop on 29 April, but not necessary. |
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Wikipedia Editing Session 3
When: Tuesday 18 May, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Mary Newman Register: Registration required as numbers are restricted to 6 Prerequisite: Attendance at Session 1 on Editing (4 May) Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $10 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
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Continue editing Wikipedia. Content of the session will be decided with participants but may include:
This course will be taught on computers either your own laptop or a SeniorNet computer. Familiarity with searching the internet for information is necessary. It would be helpful to have attended the workshop on 29 April, but not necessary. |
Cloud Storage
Allan Chee and Alan Royal are running a workshop followed by a short, hands-on session with limited numbers on storing your documents, photos etc. on the cloud:
Tuesday 30 March, 10am-12pm: An overview
Tuesday 6 April, 10am - 12pm: Hands-on session for Windows and Apple on how to use Gdrive, Onedrive, iCloud Drive and Mega Drive
Allan Chee and Alan Royal are running a workshop followed by a short, hands-on session with limited numbers on storing your documents, photos etc. on the cloud:
Tuesday 30 March, 10am-12pm: An overview
Tuesday 6 April, 10am - 12pm: Hands-on session for Windows and Apple on how to use Gdrive, Onedrive, iCloud Drive and Mega Drive
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Cloud Storage Overview (workshop)
When: Tuesday 30 March, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Allan Chee and Alan Royal Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
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From 1 June 2021 photos stored in Google Photos on Google Drive will count towards the free 15GB that come with every Google account. When 15GB is reached users will have to either pay for a storage plan or store their data elsewhere. This workshop will provide an overview of cloud storage including the best cloud storage available and alternative ways of storing your data on the cloud. |
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Hands-on Course: How to Use GDrive, Onedrive, iCloud and Mega Drive
When: Tuesday 6 April, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Rooms 11 & 12 Presenter: Alan Royal and Allan Chee with helpers Register: Registration required as numbers are limited to 10. Click Seniornet Registration and specify Apple or Windows in the subject line. Cost: $10 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
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This hands-on short course will cover the main, well known, cloud storage services offered by Google, Microsoft and Apple. It will include how to set up, configure, upload and download files, delete files and manage the storage. |
iOS & iPadOS Apps Course: Using iMovie and Photos Apps
Tuesday 10 & 17 November
At the recent Smartphone Photography Workshop Peter Chik demonstrated what can be done with the numerous apps available for displaying your movie clips and photos. This hands-on course focuses on 2 of those apps - iMovie and Photos. It is a step-by-step guide to using these apps to produce a short (1-2 min) Hollywood-style movie clip.
To get the most out of these apps you need: at least iOS version 13, and some family photos or short movies that you can easily access from either your camera or the Photos app.
Tuesday 10 & 17 November
At the recent Smartphone Photography Workshop Peter Chik demonstrated what can be done with the numerous apps available for displaying your movie clips and photos. This hands-on course focuses on 2 of those apps - iMovie and Photos. It is a step-by-step guide to using these apps to produce a short (1-2 min) Hollywood-style movie clip.
To get the most out of these apps you need: at least iOS version 13, and some family photos or short movies that you can easily access from either your camera or the Photos app.
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iOS & iPadOS Apps Course
Session 1: Using iMovie When: Tuesday 10 November, 10:00am –12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Allan Chee & Bruce Ralph Register: Registration required. Numbers restricted to 6. Click Seniornet Registration. Cost $10 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated. |
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In this session you will learn how to:
b) Storyline: add media assets, photos, video c) Shot list: governs the types (landscape, medium or closeup). |
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iOS & iPadOS Apps Course
Session 2: Using Photos When: Tuesday 17 November, 10:00am –12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Allan Chee & Bruce Ralph Register: Registration required. Numbers restricted to 6 Click Seniornet Registration. Cost $10 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated. |
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Creating Long Documents Course
Thursday 15 October
This course provides technical help for anyone wanting to write a story, a memoir, record their family history, or produce any document of more than 15 pages or so.
Lindsay Rollo has a wealth of experience as a technical editor in both the public and private sectors. He will explain how to turn your text into a professional looking document. See below for details.
Thursday 15 October
This course provides technical help for anyone wanting to write a story, a memoir, record their family history, or produce any document of more than 15 pages or so.
Lindsay Rollo has a wealth of experience as a technical editor in both the public and private sectors. He will explain how to turn your text into a professional looking document. See below for details.
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Creating Long Documents Course
When: Thursday 15 October, 10:00am –12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Lindsay Rollo Register: Registration required. Numbers restricted to 5. Click Seniornet Registration. Cost $10 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated. |
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Writing a Covid-19 memoir? A family history? Or any document over 15-20 pages? This session will alert you to many of the issues about converting your text into a document for distribution: approach; choosing a page size; type face; dealing with illustration; index or not; dealing with printers. Lindsay has been a technical editor and publisher in both public and private sectors. |
Start a personal blog for fun, interest and company, 26 August, 2 &16 September
Ever thought of starting a personal blog? Blogging is quieter, slower, and safer than other social media. You are in control. You can keep it private or share with the world. You can use it for any topic from recipes to rocket science. It can be anything from a diary to a newsletter, a photo album, a memoir or a novel. (We won’t look at commercial blogs.) You’ll start from scratch by joining WordPress and exploring other blogs. Bring your own device, preferably a laptop.
The course is run by Rachel McAlpine, a poet and web content expert. Her website, including her blog, is at https://writeintolife.com. See below for more details.
Ever thought of starting a personal blog? Blogging is quieter, slower, and safer than other social media. You are in control. You can keep it private or share with the world. You can use it for any topic from recipes to rocket science. It can be anything from a diary to a newsletter, a photo album, a memoir or a novel. (We won’t look at commercial blogs.) You’ll start from scratch by joining WordPress and exploring other blogs. Bring your own device, preferably a laptop.
The course is run by Rachel McAlpine, a poet and web content expert. Her website, including her blog, is at https://writeintolife.com. See below for more details.
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Personal Blogging Session 1 of 3
When: Wednesday 26 August, 10:00am –12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter:Rachel McAlpine Register: Registration required. Numbers restricted to 8 Click Seniornet Registration. If registration limit is exceeded you will be put on a wait list for cancellations. Cost: $10 per session - payable at the door, correct change appreciated. |
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A guide to personal blogging as a tool for self-expression and a virtual social life. You’ll create a WordPress account, explore a variety of personal blogs and start planning your own. |
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Personal Blogging Course Session 2 of 3
When: Wednesday 2 September, 10:00am –12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Rachel McAlpine Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $10 per session- payable at the door, correct change appreciated. |
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You’ll create your blog and publish your first blog entry, knowing that it’s free and fun and safe, and every mistake can be fixed. Style guidelines for blog |
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Personal Blogging Course Session 3 of 3
When: Wednesday 16 September, 10:00am –12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Register: Registration required. Numbers restricted to 8 Click Seniornet Registration. If registration limit is exceeded you will be put on a wait list for cancellations. Cost: $10 per session- payable at the door, correct change appreciated. |
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Learn how to gather readers and engage with them. (Half of older bloggers surveyed valued the online companionship above all.) Join the conversation around other blogs. |
Facebook Security and Privacy Course
On Tuesday 29 September and 6 October Mary Newman will be repeating her popular short course.
See under Courses and Workshops for details.
On Tuesday 29 September and 6 October Mary Newman will be repeating her popular short course.
See under Courses and Workshops for details.
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Facebook Security & Privacy Course
Session 1 of 2 When: Tuesday 11 August, 10:00am –12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Mary Newman Registration: Registration required. Numbers limited to 8 Click Seniornet Registration. Please book for both sessions. Cost for the two sessions is $20 - payable on the first day, correct change appreciated. |
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Facebook Security & Privacy
Session 1 of 2 When: Tuesday 11 August, 10:00am –12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Mary Newman Registration: Registration required as numbers limited to 8 Click Seniornet Registration. If registration limit is exceeded you will be put on a wait list and advised when the next course will be scheduled. Cost for the two sessions is $20 - payable on the first day, correct change appreciated. |
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