If you would like to learn something that doesn't seem to be on our course list, please email the office who will forward your email to the appropriate course coordinator.
Our main learning opportunities are listed below. Some of our sessions are free for SeniorNet members, and for some sessions there is a small charge. Pre-registrtion is required for our popular sessions so we can ensure whe have PCs and tutors available.
All scheduled learning opportunities are shown on our calendar, and closer to their date they will also be shown on our home page and this will tell you if there is a cost and how to register. A weekly email to members also provides details of what's upcoming.
All scheduled learning opportunities are shown on our calendar, and closer to their date they will also be shown on our home page and this will tell you if there is a cost and how to register. A weekly email to members also provides details of what's upcoming.
Workshops
Workshops provide a 2-hour presentation on a variety of interesting topics suggested by members.
Workshops provide a 2-hour presentation on a variety of interesting topics suggested by members.
Short Courses
Short courses are more hands-on than the workshops. Short courses are generally taught in the classroom where all students have access to one of our PCs. Previous short courses have included:
Short courses are more hands-on than the workshops. Short courses are generally taught in the classroom where all students have access to one of our PCs. Previous short courses have included:
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Android
GMail iPad Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel |
TradeMe
RealMe Government Logon Using the online material at the Wellington City Library Windows Movie Maker FastStone photo editor and viewer |
The Help Centre (weekly)
The Help Centre is set up to help those new to computers and those wishing to upgrade their skills. We offer one-to-one assistance in a cheerful, friendly environment and while we don’t have all the answers we can usually point you in the right direction.
The Help Centre is set up to help those new to computers and those wishing to upgrade their skills. We offer one-to-one assistance in a cheerful, friendly environment and while we don’t have all the answers we can usually point you in the right direction.
The Clinic (weekly)
If you have a hardware or operating system problem with your portable computing device, bring it to the Clinic and one of our experts will try to resolve it for you.
If you have a hardware or operating system problem with your portable computing device, bring it to the Clinic and one of our experts will try to resolve it for you.
Computer Owners Group - COG (monthly)
This users group is for computer users at all levels of experience. Come along and contribute, enjoy yourself and learn something new. The format is primarily a question and answer session, where we can all help each other to solve problems, simple or complex.
This users group is for computer users at all levels of experience. Come along and contribute, enjoy yourself and learn something new. The format is primarily a question and answer session, where we can all help each other to solve problems, simple or complex.
Apple MAC Group (monthly)
Come to this users group to learn about and share your knowledge of your MAC computer.
Third Monday of each month, 10am-12pm, Level 1 Room 12. Pre-registration is not required.
Come to this users group to learn about and share your knowledge of your MAC computer.
Third Monday of each month, 10am-12pm, Level 1 Room 12. Pre-registration is not required.
Android Smartphone & Tablets Group (monthly)
If you want to get the most out of your Android device, come to this user group.
If you want to get the most out of your Android device, come to this user group.
Digital Cameras Special Interest Group (monthly)
Thinking of buying a digital camera? Want to take better pictures? Learn about your camera features? Edit and manage your pictures?
Each month a special speaker will take you through a topic of interest to digital camera users.
Thinking of buying a digital camera? Want to take better pictures? Learn about your camera features? Edit and manage your pictures?
Each month a special speaker will take you through a topic of interest to digital camera users.
Questions and Answers Group - Q&A (monthly)
The format of this group is a quick run down on present and future technology developments of interest to SeniorNet members followed by a question and answer session, where we can all help each other to solve problems, simple or complex.
The format of this group is a quick run down on present and future technology developments of interest to SeniorNet members followed by a question and answer session, where we can all help each other to solve problems, simple or complex.
Writing and Publishing Group - This group is suspended until we find a coordinator
This group uses a ‘How do I’ clinic style format to help members who have an interest in writing or publishing. You will be able to discuss your project, ideas, questions, problems or concerns with experienced people.
This group uses a ‘How do I’ clinic style format to help members who have an interest in writing or publishing. You will be able to discuss your project, ideas, questions, problems or concerns with experienced people.
