What Does IT Training Cover?
At the Active Age Centre we are providing IT training at various levels. We offer one to one computer training. This covers the basics of using a computer right from how to switch one on, advice and information about investing in a computer and using the internet. Millions of people over 50 in England do not have access to a computer or the internet. In conjunction with the national Silver Surfers campaign we are aiming to get older people involved in this digital revolution.
The benefits of accessing the Internet are endless but here are some:
- Provide a cheap method of communication with friends and family either in the UK or abroad. A long letter sent to Australia could cost pence!
- Provide access to government agencies. Find out about changes to your pension or health service from the comfort of your own home!
- Allow you to make informed choices about products by comparing different suppliers 'online'
- Take advantage of cheaper products such as 'online savings accounts'
- Internet shopping. Whilst most supermarkets do charge to deliver your internet shopping this would an option for some people.
- Provide people who are feeling isolated with a method of keeping in touch with the outside world.
In addition to our basic instruction on computer use we can also offer
specialised help in such things as;
- Digital Photography editing
- Animation / film editing
- Microsoft Office Applications
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Powerpoint
- MS Access
- MS Publisher
- MS Frontpage
- Webpage creation
- Tracing your family tree