Computers - Hornsby - Ku-ring-gai Community College

iPhone/iPad 1

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... [More]

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Understanding Facebook 1

An introductory workshop designed to demystify using Facebook. It is designed for those with a Facebook account and wish to do a bit more with it and to use their Facebook account safely. 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. This course covers: Security settings Creating... [More]

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Android 1 - for Google's mobile operating devices

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... [More]

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Computer Level 1

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 [More]

Word Processing Level 1

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 [More]

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Digital Devices Level 1

This course will teach you about setting up and using digital devices, such as a digital camera. You will learn how to: • Find critical information within an instruction manual • Identify the various components of a device and connect it to other devices • Configure a device’s settings and navigate the interface or menus • Power a device on and off correctly [More]

Internet Level 1

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 [More]

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E-Presentations Level 1

This course will teach you how to use Presentation software (specifically Microsoft PowerPoint 2010) to create and use an electronic presentation. You will learn how to: • Create a simple presentation including effects, formatting techniques and templates • Preview and navigate a presentation • Save and print a presentation [More]

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Spreadsheet Level 1

In this course you will be taught how to use a spreadsheet application (specifically Microsoft Excel 2010) to create and format spreadsheets. You will learn how to: • Create and format a spreadsheet • Enter simple formulae and use the auto-fill function • Include charts and other objects in a spreadsheet • Save and print a spreadsheet [More]

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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 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: •... [More]

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