The first few meetings established the members requirements which were essentially;
Using the Internet combined with how to use Emails, Photography, Word processing and eventually Spread-Sheets.
The initial meetings seem to be successful and the number of members remain consistent at approximately 18 to 20.

For members who would like to join us we meet weekly (except school holidays) on Thursday afternoon at 16:30 at Brookside Primary School, High Lane (behind the Tennis Club)

                          Proposed Syllabus starting on Thursday 14th October

Course format:
It is suggested that the formal training element be limited to 40 minutes maximum per session leaving the remainder of the evening for practice.  We will endeavour to follow this format except for the first session which will be aimed at the beginner with no knowledge of computers.
In addition more time will be allocated for each topic covered, as the feed-back from the previous course was that insufficient time was allowed and the topics covered were rushed.
Because using the internet requires an understanding of communicating by letters and graphics the formal talk on using the intemet will be left until later in the syllabus,

Session 1:
The main components of a computer and how they interact with each other. Terminology used in computing together with a overview of operating systems. How to compare computers.

Session 2:
An introduction to Word Processing, Page formatting.

Session 3:
Word processing, using Tables, indents, line spacing.

Session 4:
Word processing, embedding graphics/photographs, cut and paste.

Session 5:
Presentation software 'Power Point', embedding graphics and photographs.

Session 6:
How to adjust and position your pictures.

Session 7:
Adding text and running a presentation.

Session 8:
An introduction to spread sheets.

Session 9:
How to reference pages and cells.

Session 10:
Editing photographs, using editing tools.

Session 11:
Improving photo's.

Session 12:
Making an album.

Sessions 13:
Website Structure & creating your Index (Front) Page. 
Using a FREE program called 'NVU'. If you can use 'Word' you can use this!

Sessions 14:
Creating the sub pages/ Adding Copy & Pictures to your pages/


Sessions 15:
Creating Links to the pages & other bits.

Sessions 16:
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) & a FREE Programme to upload your Website files to your chosen ISP' - Core FTP Lite'. ( gets your website onto the Internet! and allows you to edit the website)

Regards

Frank Catterall.