TECHNOLOGY TUESDAYS
Computer Awareness Sessions
Coffee House: Open: 10:00 AM -10 PM, Closed: Lunch 12-1, Dinner 5-7
Note: Jordan – Scheduling training hours on some topics above with his assigned participants
Everyone: We should have our instructions ready by the date either through a tutorial already on line or prepare a document to share or videotape the presentation ahead of time, so that others can see it again through posting it on our website.
December 29th, 2021
General technology support was provided. Unstructured time and some planning was done for Thursday December 31, 2021 by those present.
January 5th, 2021
How to set up set up general folders to store information (Steven) (10:30)
The Google Shared Drive (Antoinette) (11:30)
How-tos of: websites(your own and others) , social media ( Facebook, Texting, WhatsApp) Kevin and Antoinette) (2-4)
How to do a newsletter online on the BAW Website (Kevin)(2-4)
Zoom instructions, Microsoft Teams, Facebook, and other options ( Frank) (7-8)
PCs Orientation (Frank) Incl: (Handling updates) (Security) (Scams)(8-9)
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
How to set up word documents eg: Resume set up, letter, Agenda, Minutes, (Antoinette) (10:30-11:30)
How to use the internet properly eg: Security ( Steve and Laretta)(11:30-12:30)
How to manage email (Antoinette) (1-3)
How to set up and do PowerPoint ( Kevin, Stephen, and Antoinette) (1-3)
Macs Orientation (Jeremy)Incl: (Handling updates) (Security) (Scams) (7-9)
Repeat or continue with other topics previously given
January 19, 2021
How to use a USB and other external Drives Steve and Leroy)
How to use your mouse or touch control and screenshots (Steve and Laretta)
How to use excel (Marty)(1-3)**(Will be linking to the tutorial)
How to increase your speed Kevin) (3-4)
Mac Tips for maximum use (Jeremy)(7-8)
PC Tips for maximum use (Frank) (8-9)
Repeat or continue with other topics previously given
January 26, 2021
How to download and save documents off the Internet (Stephen and Laretta) (10:30-11:30)
How to download pictures off cameras and cell phones ( Marty and Antoinette) (1-4)
How to download pictures off the Internet/ Resolutions/ what does it all mean? Best options? Costs? What’s free? Discover Barbados BAW Website page (Kevin) (1-4)
Stephen and Jeremy – Open Q and A- Refresher 7-8 – Orientation to the equipment- symbols/general knowledge
Frank and Jeremy – Open – Q and A – 8-9 – Refresher – Zoom and other options to connect with people
Continue with the topic, provide feedback on sessions so far
Feb 2, 2021
How to print off the internet (Leroy & Steve) (10:30-11:30)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVT9RdCJM2c
How to scan and save photos (Marty, Antoinette) (11:30-12:00)
How to do screenshots (Kevin) (1-3)
How to do a slideshow, edit incl music (Antoinette) (3-5)
How to film videos and edit them (Frank) (7-9) Jeremy-Mac and Phones- Tips on Taking Photos – Q and A
Repeat a written or video tutorial on photographs and videos- Check the internet
Participants provide feedback so far on the project and plan to participate in upcoming photos theme month- Family History/ photos, Foodie Photos, and Homemade Travelogues.
Feb 9, 2021
1.How to choose a device (Laptop/desktop/tablet/phone) Steve (10 – 11:30)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+choose+a+device+in+laptop+
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuUz-QOkYqY
Introduction to WORD – See video and Practice with Kevin and Antoinette (1-3)
Banking online – How To’s (Marty) (3:00-4:00)
-E-transfers online
-Making purchases online with a credit card
-Donating online with a credit card
Turbo Income Tax Software (Marty) (4:00-5:00)
Participants present family slideshows or video where they downloaded photographs and videos and the experts provide feedback to them (Frank and Jeremy) – Q and A (7-10)
Feb 16, 2021
Throughout the day jointly prepare a PowerPoint/ slide presentation set to music, using photos, testimonials, info/ use breakout rooms to divide up sections of the slide presentation.
(10-5 with a break for lunch 12-1)
Unveiling the BAW newsletter – Barbadians in MB history website page – Evaluation Form on website etc (Kevin) (1-3)
Printers – What you need to know and how to set up from your devices- Frank, Jeremy, and Steven (7-9)
Show the PowerPoint from earlier in the day and discuss anything further including any plans for structured technology awareness options/programs for people who are still needing tech support. (9-10)
