Course Overview
We offer a wide range of courses and learning sessions for many electronic devices which include but are not limited to, Desktop Computers, Laptops, Tablets, iPads, Mobile phones, Digital cameras, their operating systems and the use of the various applications and programmes within these.
We have courses for those just starting on their electronic device journey through to the more advanced. One on one tutoring is available for some topics, please enquire.
Courses are advertised prior to the start of each term in our course guide and bookings can be made on line or by phone, just follow the information provided.
The course guide will show the name of the course or learning session brief outline of what it covers the duration, days and times.
We have up to seven terms a year starting in February, each term is of four weeks duration and the last term ends in November.
To attend a course or learning session you must be a current financial member and pay your full fees at the start of the course or learning session. You will be provided with a manual or notes for each course and some learning sessions.
When using your own device at one of our courses or learning sessions please make sure it is fully charged and you have the charging power lead with you and you also need to know your passwords.
If for some reason you cannot attend a course please phone 07 308 0564 and leave a message, make sure you tell us which course you are on.
Short Courses
Short courses start from $5 per course.
Long Courses
Our Long courses usually run for 4 weeks and start from $15 per course
Specialty Groups
Our Specialty groups start from $5 a session
Membership Fees
Membership fees for are $30.00 per person per year.
What we cover!
Chromebooks
Learn the basics of using a Chromebook, how to navigate the system, using apps, and browsing the internet.
Windows 11
We’ll guide you through the essentials of using Windows 11 for first time users, or those requiring a refresher on the basics.
iPad Academy
Our very friendly group which covers specific topics but always allow time for discussions, problem solving and sharing.
Smartphone Group
We get together in a friendly group to share what we can do, and need to do, with the little guys in our pockets!
Want to connect with family and friends? We’ll help you get comfortable and be safe while on Facebook online or in the App.
TradeMe
We’ll help you get set up with an account and give you tips, hints and tricks for buying and selling on TradeMe
Help Desk - Whakatane Library
Free help on anything to do with your devices, we dont fix computers but we can help you when your stuck!
Managing your Finances
For those who would like assistance in the running/planning their personal finances, or as a treasurer of a club/organisation.
Windows 11
- Getting Started
- Maps
- Photos
- News
- File Explorer (files & folders)
- One Drive
- Snipping Tool (copy & paste)
- Screenshot
- Media Player
- Windows 11 Settings
- Microsoft Edge Browser
- Outlook Mail
- Google Drive
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Gmail Email
Computer Help
- Maintenance
- Backing-up Your Computer
- Applications
Applications
- YouTube
- Device to PC Photo Transferring
- Scanning
- Control Panel
- Data Storage
- Copying cassettes and records to CD and Flash Drives
- TradeMe
- Kindle e-Reader
- On-line Banking – (Internet Banking)
- Shopping On-line
Our Tutors
Our tutors are people just like you and many of them started their electronic device learning journey at SeniorNet, they are all volunteers and we would not exist without them.
They are friendly, knowledgeable and provide easy step by step lessons to help you gain confidence.
Course manuals and notes are created by our tutors, so they are written by older people for older people.
Being human they do not know everything, but do have ways of finding the answer you are looking for.
If you would like to join the team as a tutor you would be most welcome.
