Personal Computer Coaching
for Mature Students

Courses tailored for you!

All courses are presented personally by the teacher, in your home, with your computer. Yes, he comes to you! This naturally depends on where you are.

Each lesson involves the student completing a small, practical project that demonstrates their learned ability to complete the tasks nominated below.

This method also equips you to do something useful with your knowledge. Each of these courses comes with reference notes for the student to revise and retain the knowledge gained. Remember, it’s all about you, not the needs of a college or a teacher.

The lessons are designed in plain English for students aged over 30 years, who may not have used a computer before, or who had very limited use of them. They are well-suited to older people who may lack some confidence with computers. The teacher, although professional and experienced, still remembers what it was like to be a beginner. You will be treated with patience and respect, and you will find learning easy.

Where brand names of programs are used here, they relate to the most popular programs in use, however, the courses are not limited to the topics listed, or the branded programs. Contact Tony for more information.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
The student will use the basic functions of a Windows-based computer.

• Safely switching the computer on and off
• Using a mouse and keyboard
• Exploring the screen
• Starting a program
• Playing games
• Writing and printing letters
• Saving information

Nominal Duration: 3 hours
Investment: $180.00

USING EMAIL

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
The student will send, receive and save e-mail messages.

• Sending an email message
• Opening an email message that is sent to you
• Saving your email as a file on your computer
• Printing out your email onto paper
• Replying to email messages
• Attaching files and pictures to email messages
• Keeping an email address book

Nominal Duration: 1 hour
Investment: $60.00

INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
The student will use a browser to explore the Internet.

• Searching the Internet for information
• Visit Web sites
• Online Services such as dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, etc
• Online Chat such as MSN Messenger

Nominal Duration: 2 hours
Investment: $120.00

WORD PROCESSING - Introduction

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
The student will use Microsoft Word to write, save and print documents.

• Starting MS Word
• Starting a new document
• Opening, closing & saving documents
• Typing & editing text
• Selecting text and images
• Cut, copy & paste functions
• Find & replace functions
• Page setup & formatting
• Organising your page with Tables
• Text and image formatting
• Tabs & indents
• Printing documents

Nominal Duration: 4 hours
Investment: $240

PHOTO EDITING - Introduction

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
The student will use Adobe Photoshop or similar program to create and edit images.

• Become familiar with the work area
• Text entry and editing
• Image basics
• Working with layers
• Photo retouching and basic image correction
• Scanning
• Printing images

Nominal Duration: 4 hours
Investment: $240

WEB DESIGN - Level 1 (Using Dreamweaver)

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
The student will use Dreamweaver to create a Website.

• Introduction to Dreamweaver
• Website Components
• Construction & Design
• Basic web page layout
• Text entry and formatting
• Preparing and using images in web pages
• Uploading your website to the Internet
• Content collection and website maintenance
• Tips for efficient and useful site design

Nominal Duration: 6 hours
Investment: $360

DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING - The Basics

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
The student will use the program supplied with a camera to edit video clips that they shot.

Become familiar with video program windows and tools. Have some fun by putting together a montage from movie clips. Understand the practical applications of digital editing tools. Learn about project files, how to link and unlink the video and audio, and copy & paste clips from one part of a movie to another. Learn some of the following topics:

• Video Formats
• Video CD Authoring
• Copying Digital Video from your camera to the computer
• Copying VHS and Hi-8 Videos Into the Computer
• Video media & formats
• Shooting Techinques for editing
• Still images in a movie
• Special Effects & Controls
• Transitions
• Animating text and images
• Title Design
• Audio Recording

Nominal Duration: 6 hours
Investment: $360

DATABASE - Introduction

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
The student will use MS Access to create a relational database.

• Create a relational database
• Gain an understanding of the principles of database design
• Terminology
• Create database tables
• Manipulate table properties
• Import, sort, filter and query data
• Create forms and reports.

Nominal Duration: 6 hours
Investment: $360

SPREADSHEET - Introduction

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
The student will learn the concept of spreadsheeting in the Windows environment, using MS Excel.

• The function keys
• The icon bar and menu
• Layout
• Data entry
• File management
• Introduction to functions
• Manipulating the worksheet
• Printing
• Creating graphs from data

Nominal Duration: 6 hours
Investment: $360

PRESENTATIONS - Introduction

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
The student will create a Presentation, using MS PowerPoint.

• PowerPoint overview
• Creating slides
• Making changes
• Adding images and charts
• Creating motion
• Adding sound
• Timing and rehearsing
• Saving
• Similar programs e.g. Photoshow and Proshow Gold

Nominal Duration: 4 hours
Investment: $240

QUILTING – Introduction to EQ

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
The student will create a Quilt pattern in EQ.

• Introduction to Electric Quilt
• A Tour of the EQ Sketchbook
• Working with EQ Worktables
• Border Styles in EQ
• Using the Tape Measure in EQ
• Working with Libraries
• Using Embroidery Library in EQ
• Copying a Project in EQ
• Creating and Naming a Project in Electric Quilt
• Working with Palettes
• Working with EQ Projects
• How to find your quilt size
• Quilt Layouts
• Creating Quilt Borders in EQ
• Using the Thread Colour Tool
• Adding Stencils to Quilts
• Working with the Sketchbook
• Working with the Graph Pad
• Working with Fabrics and Colours

Nominal Duration: 4 hours
Investment: $240

CROSS-STITCHING – Introduction to Pattern Making

The student will create a Cross-stitch pattern in a Photo-to-Cross-Stitch program.

• Acquiring images in a paint program
• Preparing images for final design
• Opening images in a Photo-to-Cross-Stitch software program
• Resizing images
• Relating sizes to pixels
• Saving and printing pattern.

Nominal Duration: 4 hours
Investment: $240

GENEALOGY – Introduction to researching your family tree

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
The student will learn to locate family history information and gather documentation to confirm the accuracy of your information.

PREREQUISITE: Gather known family history information. Record names, dates, places, and sources before beginning this course.

After successfully completing this course, you should be able to:

• Use the computer to record Ancestor Charts and Family Group Sheets
• Use online databases for locating family history information
• Use a search engine to find information on your ancestors
• Collect vital records documenting births, marriages, and deaths
• Locate other documentation about your family such as census records, probate records, church records, and military records
• Communicate with other researchers in this topic.

Nominal Duration: 4 hours
Investment: $240

Want more? New courses can be designed for you. Just ask, and we'll see what we can do.

Email or in Australia phone 0401 090 060

Last updated 11 December 2007