FREE. There is no tuition fee charged for these activities. These workshops require you to follow an application process. Contact the Centre Office to book your place for a workshop.
Sidings Computer & Digital Skills Learning Centre currently offers a range of free courses and flexible open learning sessions, ranging from complete beginner level up to more specific courses – e.g. Excel spreadsheets, word processing with Word, PowerPoint presentations, etc. We also offer short courses to enable people to master the basics of setting up emails, accessing the internet to take advantage of online services, and getting the most out of their mobile devices and social media.
Computer & Digital Skills Learning Centre is led by trained tutors, Abdulghani Leily & Geoff Stilwell, who offer extra one-to-one support where needed. Learning is in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Learning can be at a flexible pace or follow a more structured approach in courses or specific workshops.
Computing: Your Choice
Digital Skills Workshops
Digital Skills Workshops are a more flexible way to learn whatever you want with people there to help and guide you to achieve your goals.
You may not be able to commit to a structured course, but you can come to support sessions whenever you are able and work on the same program at your own speed. Whether you are an absolute beginner, improving or refreshing skills we can help you get there!
Short Course/Workshop:
Short Course: Google Apps Next Steps
Thursdays 10 am – 12 pm
This course is for anyone who wants to improve on their existing all-around digital skills to benefit you in your everyday activities.
You don’t need any previous experience to join this course, but would help to have experience in turning on a device, opening an app, and using the basic controls on a touch screen (e.g. mobile phone or tablet).
You need to have any smart devices, like a PC, Laptop, Tablet, or Smartphone.
| Surf the Internet and web browsers | Google search | Google Apps / 9 Spots |
|---|---|---|
| – Create a Gmail account – Google Chrome – Internet Explorer/ Microsoft Edge – Firefox and Apple Safari | – Search by typing – Autocomplete – Voice search Slides | – Google Translate – Google Maps – Google Drive – Google Meet and Zoom App – Google Classroomternet Safety |
| Gmail | Youtube | Google Docs, |
|---|---|---|
| – Create a Gmail account – Send and receive – Inbox and other folders – To, CC, BCC – Attach Files – Replay, Reply to all, Forward – Other personal settings | Sheets and Slides | Internet Safety |
