Technology Courses

Everyone needs to access the internet, computers and devices for learning, work and community life. Our digital literacy skills program includes one on one support, short courses and semester long courses. We can cupport studetns with access to devices and low cost purchasing programs.

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Level 1 - Computers and Devices for Work and study

Get your confidence on the internet either using a laptop, tablets or phone. The course includes understanding basic terms, navigating a screen, use of a web browser, navigating websites, searching for information and images, saving images, filling in a form online, scanning and uploading forms to a website such as MyGov, social media, and some Apps available for managing daily life.

• Time: 1.00 - 3.30pm
• Days: Thursdays
• Dates: 15 July - 16 September / 7 October - 9 December
• Cost: $50 for concession per semester / $70 for non-consession per semester                    

Level 2 - Computers and Devices for Work and Study

Use of MS Office and Google Docs: Word, formatting styles, tables, shapes. PowerPoint: animations & transitions, add audio & video. Excel: spreadsheet basics including formulas Using online office suite: e.g. Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive Internet and email: Online shopping: buy and sell Extend your learning e.g. LinkedIn learning Making videos: iMovie on iPad, Quik on android Web apps and mobile apps: Eventbrite.

• Location: Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre
• Time: 9.30am - 12.00pm
• Days: Thursdays
• Dates: 15 July - 16 September / 7 October - 9 December
• Cost: $50 for consession per semester / $70 for non-consession per semester

Connect to Learn

Do you need help with online learning? This 10-hour course provides an instruction to chat, email, video conferencing and using Google Classroom.

• Time: Various
• Days: Various
• Dates: 12 July - 10 December
• Cost: Free to eligible participants