APPLE MAC COMPUTERS AND I.T.

Course Leader
Michael Smith 5470 6638

Outline of Course
Taken by our own Castlemaine Mac expert Bruce Carruthers. The course will respond to participants needs/interests. Bring your laptop if you have one.
You will be encouraged to ask questions. A small charge of $3 is made

Entry Criterion
Little or no knowledge of the Apple Macintosh is needed

Time
10.00-11.00 am each Monday

Venue
Salvation Army Hall, Kennedy St. Castlemaine.

Cost
$3 per session

COMPUTER FIRST AID

Course Leader
David Sime 5472 3756

Outline of Course
This course is suitable for those who would like to learn how to perform basic computer maintenance operations like DEFRAG and Disk Cleanup etc. to keep their computer running at peak efficiency. How to burn CDs, DVDs and any other tasks as requested by members.

Entry Criterion
None

Time
1.30 pm each 1st Tuesday of the month

Proposed Commencement Date
2nd March, 2010

Venue
Octopus, Duke Street , Castlemaine

 

THE COMPUTER CLUB

Course Leader
Shane Doyle 5472 4017

Outline of Course
This weekly session is for computer users of all levels to explore and get help with any aspect of computing – hardware, software, internet. The idea is to share your computing adventures with other users, and to seek assistance on anything you may be having problems with.

Entry Criterion
Basic familiarity with your computer and the internet

Time
1.30 – 4.30pm commencing Wednesday 10th Feb, 2010

Venue
Octopus, Duke Street , Castlemaine

 

COMPUTER NOVICES - EMAIL / INTERNET / WORD

Course Leader
Betty Johnson 5472 3834

Outline of Course
This course is designed for those people who have very little or no knowledge of computers, but are just commencing their adventures in the world of computers. Beginners classes include Introduction to Microsoft Word, the Internet and Emailing.

Entry Criterion
Little or no basic computer knowledge

Time
9.00 – 12.30pm commencing Friday 12th Feb, 2010

Venue
Octopus, Duke Street , Castlemaine

 

 

DIGITAL IMAGING

...See Art & Photography

 

FAMILY HISTORY (GENEALOGY)

...See History

 

INTRODUCTION TO PICASA

Course Leader
David Sime 5472 3756

Outline of Course
Covers downloading photos from camera to computer, organising them into albums, very basic editing and cropping of images. Emailing, uploading and creating a photo CD. The course will be as long or short as necessary.

Entry Criterion
Owning a digital camera

Expectation of participants
Bring your photos on a memory stick (or camera), training will be provided.

Time
1.30-3.30pm every second, third & fourth Tuesdays of the month.
Commencing 9th March, 2010

Venue
Octopus, Duke Street , Castlemaine

 

MICROSOFT EXCEL

Course Leader
Denis Upsall 5473 3190

Outline of Course
This course is suitable for those wishing to extend their Excel skills.

Entry Criterion
Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel

Time
9.00 – 12.30pm commencing Tuesday 9th Feb, 2010

Venue
Octopus, Duke Street , Castlemaine