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SeniorNet brings older adults and computers together in a friendly, fun and stress-free way. It's for people over the age of 50 who'd like to learn more about computers and what they can do, from word-processing through to surfing the Net. Join >>

Note: Seniornet computer classes are run during normal working hours Monday to Friday

SeniorNet West Auckland (Inc.)

Schedule of courses & Price List

Members wishing to join classes please telephone Joan Stroud 836 – 8770

Every endeavour will be made to have you included in a Class on the day that suits you best but as this is determined by the availability of the various tutors it cannot be guaranteed.

(A) Computer Basics: (2 weeks‑Free ) This course is suited to those with little or no experience with computers or word processing. We prefer all new members to take this course. It allows you to become familiar with our methods and ensures that everyone is able to continue with the progressively more comprehensive lessons.

(B) Word Processing Level One: (6 weeks $35 each or $50 husband & wife together) ‑This short course revises all earlier skills and continues to the stage of designing certificates etc. MS Word is the program used for this course.

(C) Word Processing Level Two: (6 weeks $35 each or $50 husband & wife together) The Word program is the most widely used word processor with very extensive features. During these 6 weeks most of the common features are covered and those completing the course will have the confidence to further their knowledge by investigating some of the extra features of this program at home. MS Word is the program used for this course.

(D) Windows XP: (4 weeks $25each or $40 husband & wife together) The Windows course is for those who are well into, or have completed their Word Processing courses and need more information about creating and deleting files and folders, altering the settings and appearance of the screen, using the Find & Help programs, making back ups on floppy disks and much more.

(E) File Management with Windows 95 & 98 Explorer: (2 weeks $15 each or $25 husband & wife together) This short course supplements the Windows '95/98 course and demonstrates alternative file management methods to those shown in the Windows course. It is only suitable for those who have Windows, '95 or later on their home computers.

(F) Internet: (4 weeks $25 each or $40 husband & wife together) This popular course explains and demonstrates the use of e‑mail and browsers and shows how to download and save information from the Web. Each of the computers in the classroom can access different sites at the same time so there is plenty of interest for everyone. The browser used for this course is Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 together with Outlook Express for e‑mail. Skills learned at these classes can easily be adapted for use with other versions or with the Netscape browsers that some members may have on their home computers. You should be connected to the Internet to complete this course.

(G) Publisher: (4 weeks $25 each or $40 husband & wife together) MS Publisher 2000 is the program used for this course. The course covers in full detail the skills needed to produce such things as‑Newsletters, Greeting and Invitation Cards, Certificates, Business Cards, Letterheads, Calendars etc. The Publisher program is simple to master and is an interesting and useful one to have on your home computer.

(H) Spreadsheets: (6 weeks $35 each or $50 husband & wife together) This course using MS Works will be of interest to those wish to keep records of accounts and expenditure either for a small business or a club or personal records. It involves the use of formulas for calculations, creates charts and tables and can be put to many uses.

(I) Database: (6 weeks $35 each or $50 husband & wife together) The database course uses MS Works Data Base and is for those who wish to record various types of data ( Address lists, Inventories, Details of Collections etc. ) to sort, filter and use for such things as Christmas Card lists, Labels, Envelopes and Form Letters.

(J) Introduction to Picture Enhancements & Scanning: (3 weeks $20 each or $30 husband & wife together) This course has been designed as an Introduction to scanning & picture enhancements using Microsoft Picture It and Photo Studio programs.

(K) Refresher courses (2 weeks $10.00 per person) There are two courses, one for Level One and the other for Internet These courses are for members who have previously completed them but would like to “upgrade” their skills. If you still have your Manual, bring it with you, otherwise a new Manual is available at a cost of $5.00

(L) Digital Camera: (3 weeks $20 per person or $30 husband & wife together) This course has been designed as an introduction to Digital Cameras.

(M) Workshops: (1 week $2 Donation) This is a 2 hour session for special subjects or to help you remember those tricky tasks you have forgotten from your course. To qualify you muse have done a course appropriate to the Workshop

(N) Repeat Basics Course: $5 each. PLEASE NOTE All other courses can be repeated at any time for a $10 discount