Free IT Course For Acton Residents

Three days course on computers and social media

Learn IT and computer skills to access online services and the digital democracy.

Be it services provided by the NHS, work and training opportunities or Ealing Council decision-making. There is a new world of social media and digital democracy, which many of us do not know about or can use.

South Acton’s Ward Forum is funding a three-day intensive course on basic computers and social media for a limited number of local people to enable them to access online services.

Who is it for?

- People living in Acton that are aged over 60, adults with learning difficulties or disabilities or people not in work or employment.
- Those who can commit their time to attend all three days of the course

• By the end of the course each person attending
   
  * Will know the basics of keyboard and most commonly used software such as Word.
  * How to use the internet and Email
  * How to search for information using Google
  * Learn how to book mark favourite websites

Basic IT /Computer Skills – Beginners

Centre for Armenian Information & Advice
Hayashen
105a Mill Hill Road
Acton, London W3 8JF

0208 992 4621/info@caia.org.uk

REGISTRATION IN ADVANCE/COMMITMENT TO ATTEND ALL 3 DAYS

Day 1: Wednesday 12th February 2014

10.00am-12.30pm (Light Lunch)
Morning Session: Computer basics Theory and Practice

Mouse, keyboard, virus.

1.00pm-3.30pm

Afternoon Session: Opening an email account.

Day 2: Thursday 13th February 2014

10.00am-12.30pm (Light Lunch)

Morning Session: What is the Internet? Internet service providers and broadband, how to buy something online.

1.00pm-3.30pm

Afternoon Session: How to send & receive email.

Day 3: Thursday 20th February 2014

10.00am-12.30pm (Light Lunch)

Morning Session: introduction to Social media (Facebook, Twitter) and Skype

1.00pm-3.30pm

Afternoon Session: Ealing Council website/Digital Democracy

Session dates and venue

Date: 12th, 13th and 20th February 2014. Time: 10am–3.30pm (a light lunch will be provided on each day)

Course venue: Centre for Armenian Information & Advice, Hayashen, 105a Mill Hill Road, Acton, London W3 8JF
Limited places so book your space by completing the registration form or by calling 0208 992 4621.
 

30th January 2014