I worked for over 30 years as a freelance IT consultant mainly to the leading energy companies. Much of that work had been encouraging and training users to embrace new technology via training courses and one-to-one support at the desktop. All this experience has given me a wealth of knowledge and teaching skills which I now to use to great effect in providing computer and internet training to my age group in my home county of Shropshire.
I understand the need for patience when learning new skills especially when the topic can at first seem a daunting prospect. How to use a computer can be broken down into small chunks which can be practised and perfected in the peace and quiet of home, without worrying about the opinion of other students in the traditional classroom method of teaching.
I am an Accredited Digital Champion and a tutor-assessor for the Digital Unite Academy.
Where I cover: Mid and South Shropshire and the Mid-Wales border towns including Telford, Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Newport, Bridgenorth, Church Stretton, Craven Arms and Welshpool.
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