Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we looked in more detail at how to spot fake emails and fake websites. We concluded with a quiz that presented a mix of real and fake sites with the group determining which-was-which. Filed under: Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in …
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Tablet Coaching: Core Apps – email
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: We continued the theme of exploring core apps installed on most Tablets. Today we looked at how to manage the email app. Filed under: 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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Computer Coaching: Word Processing (Practical)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we consolidated everything learned so far about Word-Processing and designed an advert to include – Various fonts– A picture– Aligned text– Various text effects such as bold and italic– A range of font sizes Filed under: Design, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer, Writing Steve PalmerI got into blogging …
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Computer Coaching: Gone Phishing
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: In our second lesson covering ‘Staying Safe Online’ we looked at methods for identifying suspicious 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 …
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Computer Coaching: Word Processing (Part 3)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: In our third of three lessons, today we looked at additional ways to embellish a document including inserting photos & clip-art and colour-highlighting text. Filed under: Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer, Writing Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – …
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Computer Coaching: Keeping your PC Healthy
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we spent time looking at how to look after your laptop and stay safe online. Filed under: 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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Computer Coaching: Using Skype (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we continued to learn more about the features and benefits of 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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Computer Coaching: Word Processing (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: We continued our look at the features of word-processing. Today we covered how to embellish text. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer, Writing 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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Computer Coaching: Using Skype
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With only a few more lessons left with this group, today we began to look at some of the advanced software available for laptops. We began by explaining the features and benefits of Skype and gave the group the opportunity to make their first call. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation …
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Tablet Coaching: Core Apps (Part 2) – Managing eMail
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we continued our look at common apps across ALL Tablets. We specifically took a closer look at managing eMails. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer, Writing Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my …
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Computer Coaching: Word Processing (Part 1)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we began a series of lessons covering the essentials of word-processing. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer, Writing 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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Computer Coaching: The Perfect Pa55wOrd!
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we covered how to create a memorable password that’s different for every website – and is virtually uncrackable! 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 …
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Computer Coaching: Keyboard Essentials
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we concentrated on the PC’s keyboard and practised using shortcut keys. 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 …
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Computer Coaching: Google Maps
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we looked at using Google Maps on a Laptop. 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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Tablet Coaching: Core Apps
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we re-visited the apps that feature on most Android-powered 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 and communication (in all …
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Computer Coaching: TNA Results
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: I spent most of today’s lesson presenting back the proposed Lesson Plans to the Group. Filed under: Delivery, Design, Feedback, Salvation Army, Skills Development, TNA, 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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Computer Coaching: Search Me!
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we looked at Cortana, Bing and Google. 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 …
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Computer Coaching: Assessing Needs
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With the new class starting only last Monday, today, we continued to assess individual learning needs. Next week we’ll present their personal lesson plans. Filed under: Delivery, Design, Salvation Army, Skills Development, TNA, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until …
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Tuesday Class Restarts
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: The Tuesday Class returned today, and it was good to see them all again. It was soon ‘business as usual’ after a short recap with everyone realising they remembered more than they thought after the Classes closed for Christmas. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, venue, Volunteer Steve …
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The Tablets Return…
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: ..and luckily, with their owners too! Today, the fortnightly Tablet Class resumed. We initially spent some time recapping on the key functions of most tablets before reminding everyone how to download an App. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, venue, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late …
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Let the Coaching Begin! (again)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog We re-started the Monday Class today. Mostly all new people – and new to their laptops too, so we spent time with an external tour explaining all the buttons and lights and then discussed their individual needs. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, venue, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got …
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Technology Classes: 2016
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: I’m restarting my technology classes in a few weeks. Monday, 15th February: NEW Monday Class (A few spaces left) Tuesday, 16th February: Existing Tuesday Class from 2015 (Full!) I’m also carrying out some 1-to-1s over the next moth covering Laptops and Android Tablets. Filed under: 1-to-1 coaching, Delivery, Salvation …
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Computer Coaching: Introduction to Windows 10
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: This has been the final class for 2015 with lessons resuming in February 2016.With the vast majority of the Class now having upgraded their laptops to Windows 10, today, we looked at the key features of this new OS. We also discussed the pros and cons of making the …
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Tablet Coaching: Core Apps and Browsers
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: In this final lesson of 2015, we continued our look at core apps for Tablets including the range of popular mobile browsers. Classes restart in February 2016. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer Steve PalmerI got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post …
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Computer Coaching: Class of 2015 – Final Class
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: It’s the final class for the majority of the Learners today. Since March, we’ve covered a wide range of day-to-day computer operations and we finished today by looking at ‘online shopping’ before presenting their Certificates. The new ‘Monday Class’ will begin in February, 2016. Filed under: Delivery, Feedback, Salvation …
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Computer Coaching: Recap – Sending Attachments by eMail
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we recapped how to send an attachment with an 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 of technology and communication (in all …
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Computer Coaching: No Class
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: There was no Class today as I was away celebrating my Wedding Anniversary. Filed under: 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 …
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Computer Coaching: Sending Attachments by eMail
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we looked at how to send an attachment with an 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 of technology and communication (in …
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Tablet Coaching: Core Apps (continued)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we continued to look at Apps that feature on the majority of Android 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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Computer Coaching: Windows 10 (Part 4)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we concluded our tour of Windows 10 by covering the system tray icons. 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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