Practical Computer Skills Workshops
COTA SA is pleased to announce the introudction of practical computer skills workshops.
The first series of three workshops will is targeted at tablets (iPad and Anroid) and social media. Further workshops will be held throughout the year.
Practical Computer Skills for iPads and Android Tablets
Dates: July 25 and August 1
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Presented by John Travers
Bring your tablet along to work through a range of practical skills including:
- Using your tablet
- Google Maps - finding your way, public transport etc
- Managing, sending, editing photos
- Calendars, Contacts, Alarms
- Password managers, security, avoiding scams
- Online newspapers and magazines
- Podcasts
- Getting help
- Exploring and getting Apps
- Using the Cloud
If you don't have a tablet computer, you can bring a laptop and follow most of the topics, but instruction will focus on tablets. Similarly a smartphone would allow you to follow tablet demonstration. Free wifi will be available.
Suggestions for other topics can be sent to John Travers jtravers@gmail.com
For more information see the July workshop and August workshop
Social Media; learn the five key ingredients
Date: August 15
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Presented by Charlie Robinson
Social media is here to stay, come and learn how to meet your friends for a chatter online, and enjoy your time with the comfort of knowing you won't be spammed or hacked.
- Facebook - friends
- Facebook groups - likeminds
- YouTube - learn
- Twitter - read
- Instagram - explore
Bring your tablet, laptop or mobile phone with you and learn on the go. Free wifi will be available.
Bookings
Bookings are required for all sessions. Please RSVP to COTA SA reception on (08) 8232 0422 or lrogers@cotasa.org.au.
Cost: $5.00 members, $10.00 non-members per workshop. Payable on the day. Includes morning tea.
Many thanks to John Travers and Charlie Robinson for generously dontaing their time to present these workshops.