Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we began to show the group how to send and receive emails. We also explained the benefits of using the Windows 10 ‘Mail App’ if you have more than one email account. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in …
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Tablet Coaching: Skype
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we showed the group how to make and receive calls using Skype. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology and communication …
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Laptop Coaching: Photos as Wallpaper
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together with a fondness for the art of writing …
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Tablet Coaching: The Web Browser
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we discussed more about the ‘core apps’ that are installed on every Tablet. Today’s topic was the Web Browser and how to make the most of it when surfing the ‘net. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, …
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Laptop Coaching: More About Malware!
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we continued discussing how to stay safe online. Having discussed the evolution of viruses last week, this time around, we concentrated on how to spot malware, why you should (almost) never click on an ‘unsubscribe’ button and the power of the ‘Malwarebytes App’. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, …
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Laptop Coaching: eMail – the Final Lesson
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, in our (slightly extended) final lesson for the family I’m working with, we practised, practised and practised sending and receiving eMails. Filed under: Delivery, Feedback, observation, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – …
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Tablet Coaching: Core Apps – Photos
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we looked at the many features of the ‘Photo App’ and why it is better than the older ‘Gallery App’. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my …
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Laptop Coaching: Staying Safe online (Part 1)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we began discussing the principles of staying safe online. This included understanding the differences between ‘a virus’ and ‘malware’. This topic will continue in a future lesson. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first …
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Laptop Coaching: eMail
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: In their penultimate lesson, the family practised their skills of sending emails under silent observation. Filed under: 1-to-1 coaching, Delivery, Evaluation, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong …
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Tablet Coaching: Google Maps
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Continuing our theme of ‘core-apps’ on an Android Tablet, today, we looked at the all-powerful ‘Google Maps’ program. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong …
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Laptop Coaching: 1-to-1s
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we took a break from the Programme and concentrated on individual PC-related issues. Filed under: 1-to-1 coaching, Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of …
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Laptop Coaching: eMail – Consolidation
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With just a few weeks left on the Programme for the family, today we consolidated what has been covered so far. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into …
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Tablet Coaching: More about eMail
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we continued to look at gMail – and its more advanced features. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology and communication …
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Laptop Coaching: Core Windows Apps – ‘Photos’
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we continued our discovery of Windows 10 ‘Core Apps’ – today, we looked at ‘Photos’. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love …
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Laptop Coaching: eMail (Part 3)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we continued with building the family’s confidence with sending and receiving emails. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology and communication …
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Tablet Coaching: eMail (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we continued to explorer eMail and how to use it more effectively. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology and …
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Laptop Coaching: Core Windows 10 Apps
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we began to look at the ‘core’ Windows 10 Apps. Starting with ‘Calendar’ and ‘People’. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love …
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Laptop Coaching: eMail Coaching
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: This is our third session with my small group of three. All family too! Today, we looked at sending emails to more than one person and the importance of the address book/contacts app. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in …
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Tablet Coaching: eMail
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we introduced the group to setting-up email on their Tablet. The topic will continue to be discussed in more detail over the next few weeks. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until …
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Laptop Coaching: Windows 10 App Store
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we ran an introduction to the Windows 10 App Store. We’ll be returning to this subject later on in the curriculum, but for now, the group had an opportunity to download their first FREE App. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging …
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Laptop Coaching: Using eMail
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: My special 1-to-2 (now 1-to-3) coaching lessons continued today, where we began to look at using eMail. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love …
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Tablet Coaching: Recap
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With the extended break over Christmas & new year, we used today’s lesson to recap the significant learning points covered to date. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! …
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Laptop Coaching: Recap
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With the extended break over Christmas & new year, we used today’s lesson to recap the major learning points covered to date. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into …
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Laptop Coaching: 1-to-2
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With the ‘Monday Class’ ending earlier than expected just before Christmas (due a drop in numbers), I’m going to be carrying-out some individual coaching for two C of E staff during ‘the gap’. This will fill the diary nicely until the new Monday Class starts in March/April. Filed under: …
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Tablet Coaching: Skype
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we discussed how to use Skype. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together with …
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Laptop Coaching: System Tray Icons
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together with a fondness for the art of writing …
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Laptop Coaching: 1-to-1s and Certification
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: It was the final Class for the Monday group today and so we carried out some 1-to-1s and finished the day presenting their Certificates. Filed under: Certification, Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 …
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Tablet Coaching: Core Apps
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we began to look at some of the Apps common to all Android-based Tablets. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology …
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Laptop Coaching: What is Windows 10?
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we began a series of classes discussing the features and benefits of ‘Windows 10’. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology …
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Laptop Coaching: The Perfect Password?
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we discussed how to create a virtually uncrackable password! Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its …
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