Courses are listed as levels 1 through to 4, based on the level of skills and knowledge involved. Level 1 courses are designed for beginners, and they should complete as many of these courses as possible before advancing to Level 2 and beyond. When teaching Level 2 courses, tutors will normally expect members to have the knowledge and skills covered at Level 1.
You might have acquired Level 1 skills by self-learning or other means, so you can proceed to Level 2 directly if you wish. However, you should first read the Level 1 topics and confirm that you have fully mastered them. Similarly for direct entry into Levels 3 and 4.
Either use the Contact Us form or leave a voice mail message by phoning (09)578 0994 giving your name, phone number and the name of the course in which you would like to enrol. If you require assistance in making your choice, i.e. you are unsure of which course best suits your needs or whether it would be of any use to you, please tell us in the message and we will phone you back to discuss this.
In all courses, printed notes are provided
** Once you receive enrolment confirmation, please be ready to pay the Tutor on the first day of the course.
Should you feel that, after several tries of working from the course notes you are unable to understand a lesson you should contact the tutor, preferably by e-mail, or telephone.
If you have specialised knowledge of software not covered in our courses (below) and would be willing to work with us to develop a course please let us know through the voice mail at (09)578 0994
Click on any item to see the course descriptions, tutors, dates and times. Also click on the Calendar to see how they all fit in.
It is hoped to develop further discussion groups. If you would enjoy a discussion group in any subject relative to computers, tell us about it
A general meeting and lecture is usually held on the third Wednesday of each month at 10am at the new SNEB premises at the Orakei Baptist Church, 96 Kepa Road. The lecture is followed morning tea and sometimes by questions and answers from one or more guest speakers on a topic of interest to SeniorNet. Other matters of administrative or computing importance may also be discussed.
In June, this meeting becomes the Annual General meeting.
An introduction workshop to genealogy and family history. You will learn more about where and how to start your family research on the internet. Tuition in a genealogy program is not included.
To attend this class, you should have a basic understanding of using the internet
No special software is required.
Participants will not be using computers in these sessions.
An introductory pair of workshops for everyone with an Android phone, tablet or computer.
Drop in - its free! Bring your device and discuss with us and everyone what course or courses could help you to learn more about it.
Just bring your iPad, tablet, smartphone, laptop or similar and we'll take it from there.
This course uses the simple file transfer over a USB cable ... no special software is required, but familiarity with working with files and folders on Windows10 is very desirable. Connect your Android phone to your Windows computer with your USB data charging cable. Transfer your photos (or videos) directly from your phone to your computer using your usual File Explorer technique. This process is just a file transfer in the same way that you would transfer files to or from a USB drive or camera.
You must be familiar with the File Explorer file management program (ie using files and folders) on Windows10.
* Bring your Phone ... fully charged * Bring your USB data charging cable * bring your laptop and its charging cable * If you do not have a laptop, you can use a SNEB desktop for this exercise.
You might already have the camera app on your phone in sync with cloud storage such as Google photos. If so, your photos and videos are automatically uploaded to the cloud. When you want to access these photos or videos from your PC, you can use a web browser to download the photos and videos stored from the Google Photos storage.
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of operating an Android device. You will learn some of the basic design of most Android-based devices. On completing the course, you should have a better idea of the operation of your device.
No pre-requisite skills are required. The course will suit beginners as well as those members who are already experienced in other computing options.
Your own Samsung Android phone or tablet
This is a course and workshop for members who know little or nothing about the joys of using an iPad. This course is fun!!
The only requirement is that your iPad is set up with your personal email address and an Apple ID Password. Make sure you know your Password, it is essential for class.
Curiosity and enthusiasm will be helpful, No pre-requisite skills are required.
Bring your own Apple iPad which must be ready to use with battery charged.
The class will have one or more tutors, as well as helpers. There are videos and some projected tutorial material to help, and notes for the course will be provided. Students will work on their own iPad under the guidance of a tutor.
Review of Gmail Basics for Laptops
This is an introductory course for beginners who wish to get started and learn the basics of Windows10. It is also suitable for people who know a little bit already but want to fill in the gaps in their knowledge. This course will give you a foundation of skills, which will help you to advance to other SNEB courses.
No previous experience is necessary, although those with limited experience of Windows 10 will find it very useful. Beginners who are touch typists with their knowledge of the standard querty keyboard will have a huge head start!
To come to SeniorNet, you must own your own computer and have a Broadband internet connection. Your computer can be a desktop or a laptop with the Windows10 operating system.
Software Required A computer running Windows10
Laptop owners should bring their laptop and charging cable to classes. Desktop owners will be able to use a SNEB desktop computer in classes.
Beginners may learn basic common text editing techniques. You will learn to enhance your emails using the Rich Text format in the "Compose Message" windows of the email program that you use; it could be Gmail, or Hotmail or Windows Live Mail. We could possibly use WordPad for users of web based email if this is desirable. The idea is that you will learn these techniques in the email program you normally use.
Confidence with the mouse and a good knowledge of the key board are really desirable. Participants should have completed Level 1 Computer Basics and Internet/Email basics or satisfy the tutor that they have attained this standard.
No special word processing program is necessary for this course.
This course looks at the Windows10 folder structure and management of files using the Microsoft file management program called File Explorer in Windows10 computers. It will help you to manage your computer with confidence, keep control of all your files. If you find that the current course is full, you should still register your interest to make sure that the next course is scheduled.
Participants must have completed the course "Basic skills in Windows10" or be very confident in the content of that course.
Confidence in using the mouse and familiarity with the keyboard are really desirable.
Good file and folder management helps with happy computing!
This courses is for those who have completed the iPad for Beginners course or equivalent.
This course is intended to give the student an understanding of the basic skills required to create, edit, save and print spreadsheets using the MS Excel 2010 program which is in wide use in the commercial sector.
Spreadsheets are mostly used for working financial data and making lists. Data is entered into the "cells" and using formulae it is possible to quickly sum, multiply, subtract, divide or apply a host of other functions to it. If new data is entered, or data is removed or altered, the spreadsheet automatically updates the results in the blinking of an eye.
Students must have a good understanding of their Windows operating system and be competent with the mouse and keyboard. They should also be competent in basic formatting skills and the copy/paste routine.
Students must have MS Excel 2010 installed on their computers.
An advanced Excel course can be arranged following this course.
See how to create, use and maintain a Facebook page of your own.
You should have confidence in the basics of using your chosen device and be very familiar with internet and email processes.z
Confidence in the basics of using your chosen device is necessary. You should understand that this is a "cross platform" course; that is, members with Apple, iPad, Android and Windows devices are all welcome. But it is important that participants know how to �handle� their device; it is expected that you can access the internet, have basic navigational skills on a web-page and can download apps from the appropriate 'App Store' for your device.
Bring your own device
Next Steps in Gmail, especially labelling
A single session for semi-experienced upgraders from earlier versions of Windows. This course is a review of the features of Windows10 necessary for working with files and folders especially when copying and pasting data files or folders. We will look at access and use of the file management program in Windows10 which is now called File Explorer.
It is expected that participants will have some idea of how to work with files and folders in their previous version of Windows.
If you have a laptop, you should bring it and bring its power cable. those without a laptop can use a SNEB computer.
This course follows from the Level 1 basic Computing for Internet and Email and will extend your knowledge of the email process in Gmail. You will receive a set of notes to cover your situation. If not already done, we will help you to set up "Mail Fetcher" in Gmail so that you can read your messages from another account. There is no need to change your email address, but from now on you will have two addresses. You will operate them both from Gmail.
Students must be know the User ID and Password for their other account to set up Mail Fetcher.
Confidence and experience in basic email skills is necessary, this course will extend and enhance your options in email. Students should complete Level 1 "Elementary Word Processing in Email" before enrolling in this course. Formatting in HTML/Rich Text format is not covered in this course.
A single session overview of Windows10 for experienced upgraders from earlier versions of Windows. It is expected that all participants will be very familiar with their previous version of Windows. The aim is to look at the new features and the main changes in the interface.
A computer running Windows10! Members with their own laptop running Windows10 should bring it (with its power supply!) to work on in the course. SNEB will have only 3 Windows10 computers for student's use. This will be improved if there is enough demand.
A one session demonstration on the Windows10 Photos App. Bring your Windows10 laptop and follow the demo. Notes will be provided.
The Windows10 Photos default app does more than just display pictures as a slideshow; it organizes pictures can create albums. It features a few nice editing tools for image enhancement, and lets you share pictures via social networks and email. Similar to the old Picasa we all used, it is easier and not so invasive. It will not replace Photoshop, but it is a good simple tool for basic photo management.
Good basic computer skills and a good understanding of the basics in Windows10. File management is important, you must be able to find your photos on your Windows10 computer!
Bring your Windows10 laptop if you want to play during the demo. A second session can be arranged to suit if needed.
Windows 10; the Photos App comes bundled with Windows10
This course teaches Word 2007 & 2010 & most aspects of Word 2013 to beginners in word processing. It covers basic aspects of this program commonly used by most people who do not need advanced word processing. The skills achieved from this course will enable the student to produce a document of high standard if they wish.
Students must have a good knowledge of the basic computer terminology covered in the Level 1 modules.
The student is expected to have completed all Level 1 modules relating to word processing, File Management in their Windows operating system, or satisfy a tutor of their expertise. Also Course #119 "MS Office2007/2010/2013 - Looking at the Ribbon" must be completed. Competence with the mouse and keyboard is very necessary.
Word 2007, Word 2010, Word 2013 or Word 2016 (but demonstration will be in Word 2010 or 2013).
Downloading, organising, editing and sharing photos on your iPad.
Must have basic iPad skills.
Bring camera and camera card if you have one.
These 2 sessions are designed for iPhones users You will need your Apple ID and password. (Usually your email address, then an 8 digit/letter combo password) This is a hands on course so you will need to bring your iPhone already charged and ready to go. You'll gain understanding of the basic "apps" that come with your iPhone as well as being able to ask about any aspects that you need help with You will also have access to ongoing help as you need it.
Enhancing your Christmas letters or cards using Word
This is another course on using graphics in Microsoft Word. The things you can do in Word are amazing; design a logo, enhance you headings, design a leading character for a paragraph, design some fantastic text for a card, an invitation, a book cover and so on; the list is endless and it is fun.
Text programs are "single layer" programs Graphics programs (like Photoshop) are multi layer programs so graphics can slide around on top or below each other. A basic text program cannot handle graphics. But advanced word processing programs have this incredible facility to cope with graphics and wrap the text around them. Controlling this requires some knowledge and expertise; come and learn how, once mastered, the frustration vanishes.
This course does require good basic skills in Word processing. The minimum standard to enjoy this course is a full understanding of SNEB's course "Word processing Basic Word Level 2 for Word 2003, 2007 & 2010" (the version you use). Students must have completed and understand all topics in "Word Processing Basic Word 2007/2010/2013"
Word 2007/2010/2013
When booking for this course, please indicate in the notes which version of MS Word you work with.
The Committee normally meets on the second Wednesday of the month from January to November at a location to suit the committee.