enq@springstep.co.ukBeginner’s Computing is aimed at real novices, those who just starting out, maybe just about managing to do some basic things. There’s virtually no jargon or fancy activities, only the very essentials you need to know. These first steps are critical as they develop confidence in something that is totally alien to most adults. Once started, the exercises are straightforward and telephone support will probably be adequate.
For absolute beginners and new starters (having virtually never used a computer before), we recommend joining a class or at least work with a friend (who may have just a little experience). This way you get help with using the keyboard and mouse.
We know that one of the most difficult things is actually getting the computer working properly to even start … !
CLASSROOM LEARNING 2024
These are classroom based classes, often through another provider
EALING
Beginner’s Internet (Confidence Building) (E1/2309)(Autumn – Thursdays)
New Starters Computing (E0/2311)(November – Saturdays)
Classroom based classes at libraries, eg Northolt, Acton
Find out more about Learn Ealing
New Starter’s Internet
A beginner’s introductory course going from being able to finding things on the internet to the basics of email. These are essential skills in today’s world, and important that we understand how to do them safely.
- 5 classes of 2.5 hours
- Content (flexible):
- Using your computer or phone on the internet
- Keyboard & mouse skills
- Browsing, searching, tabs, bookmarks
- Registering (logging in), Passwords & security
- Email, setting up, sending and receiving
- preparation for the Beginner’s Internet
Beginner’s Internet
A beginner’s course going from being able to finding things on the internet, the basics of email and some more advanced skills such as video meetings and social media. Work (office) skills are not covered.
- Confidence building your basic skills
- 10 classes of 2.5 hours
- Content (flexible):
- Using your computer or phone on the internet
- Browsing, searching, tabs, bookmarks
- Registering (logging in), Passwords & security
- Email, setting up, sending and receiving, attachments
- Using shopping, banking and other online services safely
- Cloud Office tools
- Video meetings (Zoom)
- Social media (Twitter etc)
- preparation for the Work & Life Skills course
To discuss joining a class, you must contact Learn Ealing via email or call 020 8825 5577 (we cannot enrol you)
Course information is on the Ealing Adult Learning (Learn Ealing) web site
If you are registered this year on a course at this level, you will still have full access
LANGLEY, BERKSHIRE
Find out more about Langley College
Classroom based classes at West Forest Group College, Langley, Berkshire
To discuss joining a class, you must contact Langley college (we cannot enrol you)
Beginner’s Internet
- 5 classes of 3 hours, or 3 classes of 5 hours
- Confidence building your computer skills
- Content (flexible):
- Using your computer or phone on the internet
- Browsing, searching, tabs, bookmarks
- Registering (logging in), Passwords & security
- Email, setting up, sending and receiving, attachments
- Using shopping, banking and other online services safely
- Cloud Office tools
- Simple documents
- Social media (Twitter etc)
- preparation for the Essential Digital Skills Level 1 course
HOUNSLOW
See INFO tab for more details
Find out more about Hounslow Adult Training
Classroom based classes
- Beginners Digital Skills
- Essential Digital Skills Level Entry 3 course
- Essential Digital Skills Level 1 course
- Microsoft Office
- Programming (Python)
- etc
MAIDENHEAD LIBRARY
Classroom based classes at Maidenhead library
To discuss joining a class, we will pass you over to the enrolment team (we cannot enrol you)
Beginner’s Internet
- 5 classes of 3 hours
- preparation for the Essential Digital Skills Level 1 course
ONLINE LEARNING
- The Internet essentials
- Learn My Way support
- Pictures & media
There is remote support available for these courses
West London -
Camden, Ealing, Uxbridge