Workshops may be beneficial to people who have completed the Using Your Computer course, or those with computer skills at an intermediate level, rather than beginners.
Either Windows or MacBook laptops may be used.
Students do need to make sure they bring their passwords and logins with them.
Workshop 1
Word processing– using word processing software Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
The workshop will cover all aspects needed to create documents.
Workshop 2
Spreadsheets– using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
The workshop will cover all aspects of spreadsheets including formulas, text edit, charts.
Workshop 3
Using the Cloud- accessing OneDrive, Google Drive, iCloud. Setting up cloud accounts, saving and retrieving documents.
Workshop 4
Presentations and creating photo displays using Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint and other graphic design software.
Workshop 5
Google Apps- a look at many of the Google Apps including Google Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Meet, Gemini (AI), Chat, Photos, Forms and Draw. Although some of these apps have been covered in previous workshops, this will give an overall look at Google Apps and how they can be used.