Hardly touched a computer and want to learn? Our patient, caring teachers are very experienced at making ‘computer phobic’ learners comfortable with using a computer. This course will take you from how to use a mouse, explain how things work, learn how to open and shut down computers and programs. HKCC has received funding to run low-fee courses for Seniors 60+ under the Tech Savvy Seniors Program – a NSW Government initiative in partnership with Telstra. Pre-requisite None Outcome...
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Computer Beginners
<p>Hardly touched a computer and want to learn? Our patient, caring teachers are very experienced at making ‘computer phobic’ learners comfortable with using a computer. This course will take you from
In this introductory course you will be taught the basics of using a Personal Computer. You will learn how to: • Power and log onto a computer • Configure computer settings • Install, access and use computer programs • Use external storage devices to move and back up files • Save your work and power off the computer
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$150Limited
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$140
Computer Level 1
In this introductory course you will be taught the basics of using a Personal Computer.<br/>You will learn how to:<br/>• Power and log onto a computer<br/>• Configure computer settings<br/>• Install,
This class is about sending and receiving emails, attaching documents, photos, and sending emails to more than one person. Each learner has their own computer to practice on and our friendly Tutor will ensure that you have understood each step before progressing on to the next one. Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai College has received funding to run low-fee courses for seniors aged over 60 years old under the Tech Savvy Seniors Program – a NSW Government initiative in partnership with Telstra....
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Emailing
<p>This class is about sending and receiving emails, attaching documents, photos, and sending emails to more than one person. Each learner has their own computer to practice on and our friendly Tutor
Robotics is the right place to start if you ever wanted to find out about robotics without getting your mind blown. We aim to keep things simple (but not too simple) by using kits based on the extremely popular Arduino electronics platform. This introduces the electronics and programming used in creating a robot, without the need to understand electronics or do any soldering. This course is aimed at complete beginners. The course content includes programming the robot to use: •...
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$280Limited
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$270
Robotics Level 1
Robotics is the right place to start if you ever wanted to find out about robotics without getting your mind blown. We aim to keep things simple (but not too simple) by using kits based on the
Robotics is the right place to start if you ever wanted to find out about robotics without getting your mind blown. We aim to keep things simple (but not too simple) by using kits based on the extremely popular Arduino electronics platform. This introduces the electronics and programming used in creating a robot, without the need to understand electronics or do any soldering. The course content includes programming the robot to use: • Infrared sensors • Ultrasonic sensors • Magnetometers • Gyroscopes • Servos • Bluetooth control Students will be able to take what they have learned and continue to create their own Arduino projects after the completion of the course.
In this course you will be taught effective, appropriate and secure use of the Internet. You will learn how to: • Open and operate web-browsing software • Access specific websites • Use email services • Find information via internet search engines
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$100Limited
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$90
Internet Level 1
In this course you will be taught effective, appropriate and secure use of the Internet.<br/>You will learn how to:<br/>• Open and operate web-browsing software<br/>• Access specific websites<br/>•
Learn how to ‘surf the net’ efficiently to find the information you want instantly. Learn how to create and change your home page, going directly to a website, searching for information, adding a website to favourites for quick access to regularly used websites. Also learn how to copy and print information from a website. Our patient, caring teachers are very experienced at making ‘computer phobic’ people comfortable with technology. Note this class is for seniors aged over 60....
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Internet
<p>Learn how to ‘surf the net’ efficiently to find the information you want instantly. Learn how to create and change your home page, going directly to a website, searching for information, adding a
This course will teach you the fundamentals of using word processing software (specifically Microsoft Word 2010) to produce simple documents. You will learn how to: • Use document templates • Change the font, formatting and layout of a document • Add tables and images to a document • Print a document
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$150Limited
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$140
Word Processing Level 1
This course will teach you the fundamentals of using word processing software (specifically Microsoft Word 2010) to produce simple documents.<br/>You will learn how to:<br/>• Use document templates<br
In this workshop you’ll learn what an app is, and how to use three different transport apps for trains, buses and other forms of public transport to get around. We’ll look at three of the more popular apps in this workshop: Transport for NSW Trip Planner Opal Travel Moovit It is important to note that here are other transport apps available, with similar functions, that you are able to investigate via https://transportnsw.info/apps. Note this class is for seniors aged over 60....
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Introduction to Transport Apps (NSW)
<p>In this workshop you’ll learn what an app is, and how to use three different transport apps for trains, buses and other forms of public transport to get around. <br/>We’ll look at three of the more
For learning to use smartphones (not iphone) and tablets, our patient, caring tutors are very experienced at making novices comfortable with using computers. Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai College has received funding to run low-fee courses in Androids for Seniors aged 60+ under the Tech Savvy Seniors Program – a NSW Government initiative in partnership with Telstra. Pre-Requisite None Outcome You will become familiar with the basic functions of using your android phone/ tablet What to Bring...
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Android 1 - for Google's mobile operating devices
<p>For learning to use smartphones (not iphone) and tablets, our patient, caring tutors are very experienced at making novices comfortable with using computers. Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai College has
Learn skills in e-mailing, surfing the web, downloading photos and installing applications. Bring along your own iPhone/ iPad. Note this class is for seniors aged over 60. Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Community College has received funding to run these low-fee courses under the Tech Savvy Seniors Program – a NSW Government initiative in partnership with Telstra. Photo ID is required. Pre-requisite None Outcome You will become familiar with using the basic functions of your iPhone/iPad What...
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iPhone/iPad 1
<p>Learn skills in e-mailing, surfing the web, downloading photos and installing applications. Bring along your own iPhone/ iPad. Note this class is for seniors aged over 60. Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai
