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Michael O’Sullivan – Farnborough

fionasyrett — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:33:03 +0000

Using computers successfully is a blend of knowledge and confidence, as well as a very effective way of saving both time and money. Learning how to use them safely and quickly should be fun as well as informative. I have been designing and delivering IT and computer based training for over a decade to people of all ages and skill levels. I firmly believe that there are no bad learners, just bad tutors, so if you don’t understand something the first time I will go over it again until you do.

Where I Cover: Based around Camberley and Farnborough I also cover – Aldershot, Church Crookham, Deepcut, Fleet, Frimley, Hawley, Mytchett and Yateley

Post Codes: GU11; GU12; GU14; GU15; GU16; GU17; GU46; GU51; GU52

To contact Michael click here

Availability: Flexible – I am able to make most days and evenings and occasional weekends.

What I Teach

PCs (Windows) and Apple (Mac) computers
Introduction to Windows 7 and Snow Leopard
MS Office 2010, Google Docs and iWork 09
Email
Web browsing & social networking (Skype, Facebook, Twitter, Blogs)
Using the Internet safely (firewalls etc.) and basic security (blocking viruses and spyware)
Enjoying music and TV on-line
Basic digital photography and sharing images on-line
Mobile Computing

About Me

I am married with two lovely daughters and have lived in Farnborough for over 20 years. After working in the City I have spent the last 12 years or so working in education, developing and delivering training courses based on IT and technology for people of all ages and abilities. When I am not running along the Basingstoke Canal trying to keep fit I can be found watching a local game of rugby or being a bit of a geek by looking to see what’s new in the world of technology. I try and keep a blog up to date and will admit to the occasional ‘tweet’. I try to bring a sense of humour to everything I do (including using computers) and avoid taking myself too seriously.

I have seen at first hand how computers can make people’s lives more enjoyable and fulfilling through sharing photos and news and keeping in touch using software like Facebook and Skype.

Gillian McCalden – Godalming & Haslemere

fionasyrett — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:51:37 +0000

My aim is to help you discover enjoyment in computers and enable you to develop skills that will allow you to join the digital society with confidence. Whether you are a complete beginner or want to extend your existing skills, I can help you get the most from your computer.

I am an Accredited Digital Champion and a tutor-assessor for the Digital Unite Academy.

Where I cover: I live in Witley in Surrey and cover an area that includes Godalming, Haslemere, Liphook, Cranleigh, Midhurst, Petersfield and Petworth.

Postcodes: GU2, GU3, GU5 – 8, GU26 – 33

To contact Gillian click here

Availability: My time is flexible and I can usually arrange times to suit you daytime or evening, weekdays or weekends.

What I teach:

Basic computer skills – using the mouse, keyboard, file management
Setting up and using email
Using a search engine like Google to find information
Using the Internet for shopping, banking, research
Socialising online with Facebook
Internet safety and security
Word processing – letters, documents, address labels – using Microsoft Word
Spreadsheets – accounts, planning, record keeping – using Microsoft Excel
Basic photo manipulation and using images
And more! Please ask if there is something specific you need that I haven’t mentioned here.

About me:

Computers have been part of my life for many years, initially as a programmer, then as a teacher and now working in adult learning. I use computers for work, socialising, shopping, research, entertainment … and so much more.

I am a retired secondary school teacher and have found that the skills I developed in the classroom to facilitate students’ learning are equally applicable to adult learners. I believe in active learning so you won’t get any lectures from me, just lots of hands-on experience until you are confident in your own ability.

I am professional, friendly and endlessly patient. You set the pace – we can take things as slowly or as fast as you like.

I am a local Parish Councilor and enjoy walking in this lovely part of the world. My husband, Bob, and I recently moved into a house with a very neglected garden which we are slowly restoring to its former glory.

Caron Fuller, Fareham & Gosport

bobholmes — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:09:32 +0000

A qualified teacher, I have 15 years of experience in helping people of all ages and abilities understand and appreciate the benefits of using a computer. My aim is to make using a computer useful and fun. I enjoy teaching both beginners and intermediates one to one or in groups.

Where I cover: Netley, Hamble, Botley, Stubbington, Lee on Solent, Titchfield, Locks Heath, Hedge End, Park Gate, Whiteley, Fareham, Gosport, Wickham, Havant.

To contact Karen, click here.

Availability: Monday and Friday 9am – 6pm, Tuesday – Thursday 9am – 11.00am, 4.00pm – 6.00pm

What I teach:

Basic computing (using Windows XP and Vista for loading programs, saving and retrieving files)
Use of the internet for shopping, banking, searching for information
Use of the internet for communication & social networking (email, msn, Skype)
Microsoft Office Applications – Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel
Digital photography – enhancing photos, editing and saving in various formats
Creating paintings, drawings, logos using Microsoft Paint
Creating personalised stationery, greeting cards, calendars etc

About me:

I was trained as a secondary school teacher and taught for 28 years. In 1990 I took a Diploma in Education in Business and Information Technology at Southampton University; from then on I have taught GCSE Business and Information Technology to children and CLAIT to adults. The GCSE course concentrates on teaching the use and benefits of the computer through using the World Wide Web and various applications such as Microsoft Office.

Having been head of a school IT department for several years I decided I wanted a new challenge and for the past 4 years I have been self- employed, purchasing a set of 15 laptops and teaching IT to people of all ages (from 5 to 80!) in classroom situations, less formal computer clubs, offices and one to one in private homes. I can be much more flexible allowing me to tutor adults either using their own computers or providing a laptop for them to work on. With 15 laptops at my disposal I have also been able to run specific training sessions for small businesses that require their employees to learn a particular application – I provide both the teaching expertise and the laptops.

I decided to join Digital Unite because I feel there is a real need for tutors to help bridge the digital divide. The internet is becoming such a dominant element in our society that I think people are at a real disadvantage if they are unable to or lack confidence in using it.