Courses Currently Available at SeniorNet Warkworth Inc.

We believe computing should be fun.  At SeniorNet Warkworth Inc. we offer a series of courses and talks aimed at getting those people over 50 years to a high standard of self-confidence, and competence in the use of their home computer.  This will allow them to want to continue to seek programs and skills that they can use on their PC in the pursuit of their own personal interests.  We cannot possibly cover every computer program that has been produced but aim to give you the knowledge to want to learn more, and in turn, possibly to share it with us.  So, those programs we use are usually the more popular available.

 

We usually tutor courses on a ratio of 2 to 1 (i.e. one tutor to two students), and our workshops are in small groups to allow questions and exchanges of experience and ideas.  The volunteer tutors offer their services free, their reward being to see others in their peer group advancing in this relatively new and often foreign environment.  We are indebted to the tutors for this most generous gift of their personal time and their willingness to convey their knowledge to students in a patient, understanding way.  Our 'Membership Year' is January to December, and we have 5 Terms, each of 8 weeks.

 

There are no exams but sometimes we may ask you to evaluate us so that we might improve.  We want you to enjoy the experience of making mistakes and learning among others in a similar situation.  Our courses are structured so that each lesson builds on the last, therefore once enrolled, the student is expected to make a sincere effort to attend all classes in order to gain the utmost value from this approach.  Missing classes makes it difficult for your tutor to allow you to get the best learning available.  Manuals, disks, and talk notes usually accompany each learning experience and make valuable reference material when at home.  The manuals are protected by copyright and are only available to you as a member of SeniorNet. Keep our regular newsletters in your file as they contain many helpful computer hints and tips.

 

Read the attached summary of our courses and talks. You will note that we do not offer some directly employment-related in more advanced programs such as Access, Excel, Outlook, as we do not have approved formal courses for these.  If you want to signify your interest in a course, please phone our Course Management Team on 422 3728  We will note your details for the first vacancy in our 5 Term year, and if you are new to SeniorNet, will forward you a Membership Application Form for your completion and prompt return.  Current membership always precedes a confirmed course enrolment.

 

We feel sure that you will enjoy the fun of being among others of your own age all intent on meeting the same learning challenge at our Training Centre at 3 Matakana Road, Warkworth. We look forward to meeting you there on a future course, talk, or social event.

                                                                                                           

SeniorNet Warkworth Inc.