Angela Telford, Lichfield
Posted in All Tutors, Staffordshire, Warwickshire
From a background in admin management I went into Further Education around 20 years ago which led to my training as a lecturer in my favourite subject – I.T. Although computers themselves are just a tool, having some essential skills to be able to use them and find your way around the Internet can really enhance your life, no matter what your interests are. There’s really something for everyone!
Where I cover: South Staffordshire and North Warwickshire
South Staffordshire – from Burton-upon-Trent through Tamworth, Lichfield and Rugeley and all villages in between.
North Warwickshire – from Polesworth through to Atherstone and all villages in between.
To contact Angela, click here.
Availability: Weekdays – during the day, variable depending on teaching commitments; early evening Mon to Thurs by arrangement
What I teach:
- From absolute beginners (if you haven’t got your own computer I can bring a laptop) to more advanced skills in a range of applications
- Computer skills – from the basics of understanding Windows; using the keyboard and mouse through to PC housekeeping and installing/removing software and hardware
- Internet skills from the basics through to shopping and banking online
- Setting up and using an email account
- Using the Internet and email safely
- Word processing – from simple letters to newsletters and reports
- Spreadsheets – from simple spreadsheets and graphs to managing your budget
- Presentations – from a single slide to an animated show
- Desktop Publishing – create your own posters, signs, menus, newsletters, etc.
- Basic photo editing and printing from your digital camera
- Online communication – find out more about instant messaging, social networking, file sharing (e.g. pictures and videos), free Internet phone calls
About me:
I started my working life as a secretary and, working in both the public and private sectors, progressed to managing admin services. With the advent of personal computers in the late 1980s I found a natural affinity with using them and, as my skills and confidence grew, colleagues sought my support in developing their own skills. By then working in a Further Education college it seemed a natural progression to become a lecturer.
I now work in Adult & Community Education and, as a firm believer in lifelong learning, enjoy sharing my skills and knowledge with learners aged from 18 to 80 (and older!). Becoming a DU tutor is an exciting development for me as I know there are a whole host of potential computer users out there for whom standard college or library courses are not suitable and I’m looking forward helping them get the most out of their computer, laptop or the World Wide Web.
July 21st, 2009 bobholmes | Comments Off