ASCCA's training services
Seniors Computer Clubs provide a non threatening friendly environment where seniors can learn how to use computer technology. ASCCA has produced a numbers of training manuals to assist these clubs. See below for a list of these manuals.
ASCCA does not find club trainers. It relies on clubs to do so. However, ASCCA may be able to provide tips on how a club can find trainers.
The manuals themselves are not available for download - they are too large. However, ASCCA club representatives can email the office and we will post an electronic version of the manual(s) on CD. Just send a cheque for $11 to ASCCA at Level 4, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Printed copies of the manuals are available for $25 each. Please note that the training manuals are only available for ASCCA clubs and their members..
Contact the office on (02) 9286 3871 or email office@ascca.org.au.
Training practices
Train the Trainer
A basic training manual for new computer trainers. Contains material on teaching theory, as well as many practical tips for new trainers
Microsoft applications
Accessibility features
The Accessibility features in Windows and Web browsers manual has been created as part of a joint project between MAA and ASCCA and was funded by the Ian Potter Foundation. Dr Scott Hollier from Media Access Australia is the author and it covers the accessibility features in Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 Beta version. This manual will be available for use in the ASCCA network of Seniors Computer Clubs.
Computer Basics
An introduction to computing for Senior beginners. The course is based around 3 two-hour lessons.
PowerPoint
PowerPoint is a presentation tool program that enables you to quickly build effective presentations.
ASCCA has two manuals, one with three sessions and one with four sessions
Publisher
Publisher is a desktop publishing application. ASCCA's manual is in three sessions.
Word Processing Stage 1
The first of a 2-stage course in Word Processing. There are 4 lessons, each of 1.5 hours.
Word Processing State 2
This course takes participants into the more advanced aspects of word processing such as tables and inserting graphics and clip-art.
Windows Vista
Learning to Work with Vista is a four session manual. It helps students find their way around Microsoft's new operating system.
Office 2007
Working with Office 2007 is a four session manual. It shows the differences between Office 2007 and Office 2003 and enables first time users to use the toolbars effectively.
Using Excel Stage 1
Learning to use a spreadsheet. (4 lessons). This is a 4 x 1.5 course for Excel beginners. Course participants learn about data entry and the use of simple formulae.
Using Excel Stage 2
Stage 2 of the above course. More advanced aspects of Excel are covered, such as conditional formulae, chart making and the use of multiple sheets.
The Internet and e-mail
Introduction to the Net and sending/receiving e-mails. The course covers the history of the internet, internet searching, virus protection and tips on e-mailing.
Managing Digital Photos
Using Photo Story 3 to create photo slideshows. Photo Story is a freely downloadable program which allows users to create a professional-looking photo slideshow with a music track backing.
Managing digital media
From managing your audio tracks to digital photos. This 4-stage course is an introduction to digital media. It covers the creation of music CDs (using Windows Media Player 10) as well as transferring photos from camera to computer.
Other applications
Introduction to Picasa 2
This program organises and edits digital photos. Picasa 2 is yet another freely distributable program with superb editing tools to fix problems such as red eyes, colour correction and photo cropping. You can also send compressed images as email attachments, directly from the application.
From vinyl to CD
A specific manual for digitizing vinyl records. This manual is based on the twin programs Steinberg Clean and Wavelab lite. It shows how to connect a turntable to a computer, remove record noises and then burn the "clean" soundtracks to a CD.
Internet Safety
Security on the Internet
This manual provides advice to trainers and other computer users about using the Internet without being affected by Viruses. The accompanying disk provides installers for Spybot, AVG, MailWasher, AdAware, A-Squared.
Manual in PDF format (1.8MB)
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