Term 1, 2012 - Course Timetable

View or download the SeniorNet Wellington Term 1, 2012 course timetable

Computer Owners Group (COG) Special Learning Group (SLG), Wednesday 8 February, 10 am - 11.45 am

When:  Wednesday 8 February, 10 am - 11.45 am

Where:  Anvil House, Level 1, Meeting Room 2

What: This is your meeting so please bring your questions.  The team will try and provide answers.

Michael Munro will facilitate.  Alan Royal will talk about a recent unexpected and catastrophic hard disk failure, and describe the hoops he had to dive through to recover his data.

Special Learning Groups (SLG) are free to all SeniorNet Wellington members.

Writing and Publishing Special Learning Group first Meeting for 2012, Wednesday 8 February from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm

When:    Wednesday 8 February from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm

Where:     Anvil House, Level 1, Meeting Room 2, 138-140 Wakefield St, Wellington

What:   Experienced publisher and SeniorNet member Lindsay Rollo, will introduce us to Indexes and Indexing - Why,  How, and Watch it. He will discuss why indexes are important, the principles, alternative methods and traps for young (SeniorNet players), the two main methods of creating an index, points to watch for, and some examples with commentaries. An important and very interesting session to commence our new year.

Workshop - Toys for Boys and Gadgets for Girls, Tuesday 7 February 10 am - 12 pm

When: Tuesday 7 February 10 am - 12 pm

Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Meeting room 2

What: The session is a pot pourri of the New Year’s technology developments and some  software and hardware thoughts. Those attending are invited to contribute with a demonstration of their new toys and gadgets.

The formal session covers

• How to get a good deal on computers and their related technology
• Emerging toys and gadgets
• Review of ‘necessary’ basic (free) software
• Some ‘quirky’ but useful software
• New Google features
• Cloud storage
• Remote access tools

The cost of the workshop is $5 payable at the workshop.

Numbers are limited. Register early with Alan Royal at a.royal@paradise.net.nz.

SeniorNet Wellington January 2012 newsletter

The January 2012 newsletter is available for download or viewing as a PDF file.

Visitors’ Session Tuesday 31 January at 10.00 am

Please pass on the Seniornet Wellington Visitors' Day information to anyone who may be interested in attending the visitors' session Tuesday 31 January, 10 am - 12 pm. It will be held at Anvil House (opposite the Michael Fowler Centre) Level 1, 138 - 140 Wakefield Street.

Whether you are new to computers or an old hand there will be something for you to see or hear about.

Application Form, Term 1 2012 classes

The Application Form for Term 1 2012 can now be viewed or downloaded.

Information Sheet 2012

The 2012 Information Sheet which details our activities and related information can be viewed or downloaded from the link above.

Workshops Programme to end of June 2012

The workshop programme to the end of June 2012 is available at this link.

RadioNZ interview with a SeniorNet class

Radio NZ conducted an in-class interview with our celebrated tutors David and Elizabeth Boyes, while teaching email and internet. The interview can be heard  by clicking the title Try Something New - New technology on this RadioNZ page.