Friday, December 4, 2009

Our new computers!


Free online computer training

The Library has now made some great online computer training available to all library members! To find the new free online training, go to the library catalogue website (http://nwls.spydus.com ), click on "Online databases" in the left margin. Scroll down the page and click on "Learn computing". In the box labelled "Library code", type in your library card number and click on "Submit". You will see the front page of "Dynamic Learning Online". As you read down the page, you will see that as a new user, you can set up an account, which will allow you to log in to the course and keep track of where you are up to.

Last week we were very fortunate to have Year 10 Work Experience student, Shani, here at the Library. Shani checked 0ut the course and wrote the following review. Thank you, Shani!

"We are pleased to announce that a new and easy computer teaching website is now available to all library card holders. The website is designed to help people understand how to use their computers and the applications that come with them. From sending an email to writing a letter to searching the web, this site will help you to learn exactly what to do.

The fifteen lessons currently available include introductions and a few easy steps into using the chosen application. Some of the courses include: Introduction to computer technology, Using and searching the net, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Vista and Setting up email accounts.

This course is very useful to Seniors and those who are new to computer technology, though it can also help those who wish to go further into using their computers and the internet.

I recommend this course to anyone and everyone who believes they may need help in the understanding of computers and the applications they provide." By Shani