Courses

Computer Basics

Designed for the new user, this class takes you through the basics of a computer and creates a solid foundation for continued digital literacy learning.

Word 1

An introduction to Microsoft Word. You will learn about basic formatting and how to use Word to create documents.

Intro to Spreadsheets

You will learn how to use Microsoft Excel to create a simple spreadsheet

Email 1 (Setting up an email account)

You will learn how to set up an Email account. This class is intended for people who don't already have an email account. If you have a cell phone please bring this to the class in order to receive a text verification code to set up your email account

Email 2 (Using Email)

You will learn how to use your email account.

Employment 1 (Preparation)

You will learn how to use digital tools to help you prepare for employment.

Employment 2 (Finding a Job online)

You will learn how to search for jobs online

Google and the Internet

You will learn how to use Google for finding information on the Internet

Internet Security and Safety

You will learn how to keep yourself and your family safe on the Internet. An essential class for all Internet users.

Facebook

You will learn how to create and use a Facebook account.

YouTube

You will learn how to use YouTube and access online video content

Home Finances

You will learn about the concepts of banking online and use Microsoft Excel for creating a household budget

Intro to Slideshows

You will learn how to use PowerPoint to create personalised slideshows.

TradeMe

You will learn how to buy and sell goods using TradeMe

Intro to Publisher

This course provides an introduction to digital design using Microsoft Publisher

Digital Photos

This course will help you manage and share your photos from your camera and/or Smartphone

Intro to Tablets

This course provides an introduction to Tablets

Intro to Chromebooks

How to use a Chromebook and its online capabilities

RealMe & MyMSD

Setting up a RealMe identity and MyMSD account. Learn the basics of using these platforms to better engage with government online services.

Pinterest

Pinterest is an online network that allows people to visually share and discover new interests by posting images or videos to their own or others' boards, and browsing what other users have pinned. Find any topic in the world and share with like-minded people.

Classroom e-Learning

You will learn what e-Learning is and how you can participate in some popular educational websites:

Online newspapers

Learn how to access New Zealand, International and historic New Zealand newspapers online

Photo Editing Basics

Learn how to crop, edit and colour your digital photos. In this class we will be using PIXLR Editor (free online picture editing software) to edit and fix digital photos. Most of the skills learnt in this class can be used with other photo editing software such as Paint or Photoshop

Google Drive

Google Drive is a file storage service created by Google. It allows users to store files in the cloud, share files, and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with others.

Ancestry - Library Edition

You will learn tips for effective searching on Ancestry.com, including records that are available in the UK and New Zealand.

JUMP

Skinny Jump is for homes that currently don’t have a broadband connection because cost is a barrier. Jump is specifically targeted at supporting those most at risk of digital exclusion, who have been identified in the Government's Digital Inclusion Blueprint.

Photo Books - Vistaprint

Understand how to use the Vistaprint website, learn to upload photos from your computer, create and customise a Photobook reading for printing. Participants are allowed to bring a USB stick with stored photos to use during the lesson.

Intro to Social Media

You will learn what social networking is and how you can participate in some popular social media sites including:

Photo Books - Snapfish

Understand how to use the Snapfish website, learn to upload photos from your computer, create and customise a Photobook reading for printing. Participants are allowed to bring a USB stick with stored photos to use during the lesson.

Apps

Understand what apps are, how to download and navigate them, and find apps that will be of most use to your every day life. Your Playstore or Apple ID password will be needed. Please bring this to the session - memorised or otherwise.

Smart Phones

Instagram

Instagram is a social networking app made for sharing photos and videos from a smartphone. Similar to Facebook or Twitter, everyone who creates an Instagram account has a profile and a news feed.

Office 365 Online

Get started with Office Online in Office 365. Learn how Office Online makes it easier for you to work in the cloud because Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and PDF documents open in your web browser. You can access your documents whenever you have an Internet connection, from almost any device.

Google Drive & Apps

GOOGLE DRIVE Google Drive is a file storage service created by Google. It allows users to store files in the cloud, share files, and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with others. APPS Understand what apps are, how to download and navigate them, and find apps that will be of most use to your every day life. Your Playstore or Apple ID password will be needed. Please bring this to the session - memorised or otherwise.

Intro to 3D Printers

The purpose of this workshop is to introduce people to 3D printers

Smartphones (DS-34)

Introduction to using Smartphones

DS34 Smartphones

Learn Smartphone basics

Intro into Chromebooks (DS-22)

Learn the basics of using Chromebooks

Intro to Genealogy

Designed for those new to family research this class will show you how to search effectively and explore different features of 4 popular genealogy websites.

Intermediate Genealogy

For those already confident in basic genealogy this class explores other useful websites and provides further helpful information with an emphasis on resources available through Napier Libraries. Areas covered include cemetery searches, records held by Napier Libraries and other council facilities, and alternative places to locate information.