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Free Computer Course for Beginners
Thu 10 Mar 2011
A few years ago the Government
launched a UK Online scheme to get as many people using the Internet as
possible. This time last year ten
million people had never been online to visit a website or carry out a search. In 2011 that figure is nine million, so the
scheme is working, and gradually those who hitherto saw no point are now
queuing up to take computer courses. Our
world is geared to the Internet and those who have no access to it feel
increasingly isolated. How often have
you heard on the BBC, “Go to our Website, bbc.co.uk” and as a result feel left
out because you don’t know what that means or what to do?
There are plenty of reasons to use
the Internet. You can save money by
paying bills and shopping online. Many
tasks are quicker and easier online – getting a tax disc, online banking,
paying bills, and buying groceries. Staying in touch with friends and
family is simple, no matter how far away they are. The internet can be an
instant source of news and information. You’ll find the latest TV listings,
weather reports, and news from anywhere in the world. Whatever you’re
interested in, there’s a website out there for you.
Bovey Tracey Library is an official
UK Online Centre where free courses are run for beginners. These are held on Wednesday mornings (when
the library is shut to minimise interruptions), and last for one hour. Classes are restricted to three people to
guarantee individual attention and are taken at a slow pace to ensure everyone
understands each stage. These have been running since 2008 so over a hundred
local people have already been introduced to the Internet, set up email
accounts and learnt how to write text documents on a computer.
Jeana Johnson is currently on the
course in Bovey Library and writes, “For the first time I feel that the
computer could be of value rather than the ogre in the room. This is due in no small part to your
patience, kindness and understand of our trembling and trepidation”. Jenny Griffee says, “This is an excellent
course for beginners. Angela is so
patient”.
I would be delighted to hear from
anyone keen to join the waiting list for the course or who wishes to find out
further details. Please ring me on 01364
661285 for details.
Angela Brassley
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