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Free Adult Technology Training!
Join peers for hands on demonstrations and practical knowledge to help you sort out the facts. Learn about features and functions and what to ask when selecting equipment.
To register for any of the sessions below call the Community Information Centre 519-579-3800. All sessions will be held at 151 Frederick St, Suite 300
Sessions:
- Introduction to computers - Monday, January 11, 2010 - 6:30-8:30 pm
- Introduction to the Internet - Monday, January 18, 2010 - 6:30-8:30 pm
- Social Networking Sites and Skype - Monday January 25, 2010 - 6:30-8:30 pm
- GPS - Monday, February 1, 2010 - 6:30-8:30 pm
- Digital Cameras - Monday February 8, 2010 - 6:30-8:30 pm
- Cell phones - Monday February 22, 2010 - 6:30-8:30 pm
Need computer help?
Call the Community Information Centre 519-579-3800 to book an individual consultation. We can help you:
- Set up an email account
- Learn how to search the Internet
- Connect with friends and family on social networking sites
- Learn how to use programs like Word and Excel
- ...and much more!
Ask us any question and we will try to help!
Posted 21 December 2009
Free Technology Training for Adults!
Join peers for hands on demonstrations and practical knowledge to help you sort out the facts. Sessions held in November and December will include digital cameras and cell phones. All workshops will be held at the Social Planning Council of Kitchener-Waterloo. Click for dates and times.
Posted 10 November 2009
March Break Cyber Camps
ConnectKW will be hosting Cyber Camps for kids over the March break at various community centres across Kitchener-Waterloo.
The Cyber Camps are free 3-day interactive workshops focusing on the basics of using digital cameras. Kids will learn to use cameras and software to create a take-home community detective booklet.
Please call 519-579-3800 for registration as spaces are limited.
Email: maggie@waterlooregion.org for further information.
Posted 21 February 2009
Seniors Technology Training
ConnectKW will be hosting a free series of workshops aimed at seniors. These workshops will cover technologies to aid seniors in leading independent and comfortable lives.
Sessions are:
* Blood Pressure Monitors - February 26, 2009 1pm – 3pm
* Personal Emergency Response Systems - March 5, 2009 9-11am
* Answering Machine, Voice Mail, Caller ID - March 12, 2009 9 – 11am
* Cell Phones - March 13, 2009 9 – 11am
Location:
Zehrs Community Room,
Laurentian Power Centre
750 Ottawa St S., Kitchener, ON
Call the Community Information Centre of Waterloo Region at 519-579-3800 for registration.
Registrations will be accepted right up to the day of the event.
Email: elisha@waterlooregion.org for further information.
Posted 18 February 2009
One-to-One Technology Support
ConnectKW provides One-to-One Technology Support at various community sites across Kitchener-Waterloo. These informal support sessions are broadly designed to provide guidance and coaching to new computer users. Topics can include:
- Basic internet
- Using social networking sites
- Setting up & using e-mail
- Using Microsoft Office programs
- On-line safety & security
This initiative is one of many aimed at increasing computer literacy in our region through the ConnectKW program.
If you have any questions or for further information, please contact admin@waterlooregion.org.
Posted 9 February 2009
ConnectKW's Technology Training for Adults
Join us for this free series of technology training sessions.
Demonstrations and practical how-to's to help adults learn the facts
about new technologies. Learn the features and functions of
computers, cell phones, Blackberry's, smartphones, digital cameras,
and global positioning systems (GPS).
Sessions:
- Overview of Technologies - February 2
- Basic Computer Skills- February 9
- Cell Phones - February 23
- Blackberry's & Smartphones - March 2
- Digital Cameras - March 9
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS) - March 23
Every Monday night from February 2, 2009 to March 23, 2009 - Except Feb 16, 2009 and March 16, 2009
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location:
Social Planning Council of Kitchener-Waterloo
151 Frederick St, 3rd Floor, Kitchener, ON Canada N2H 2M2
Call 519-579-3800 for registration.
Registrations will be accepted right up to the day of the event.
Email: christine@waterlooregion.org for further information.
Posted 4 February 2009
