Baby Boomers and Seniors - Computer Training

Computer Training

Learn - WHAT you want - WHEN you want

Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, Access and PowerPoint
Internet and Email Technologies
WordPress blogging software
Family Tree Maker genealogy software
4D Embroidery System machine embroidery software
Organising your computer files and folders, including photos

Introduction to the Internet

Can you find what you want on the Internet? Do you understand the following terms- World Wide Web, Browser, Search Engine, Home Page or ISP? Do you know how to search for information or a web page in particular? Can you save your favourite pages for future use?

To get your latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer visit the Microsoft Download Centre

Introduction to Email

Can you send and receive emails? Do you understand how the Reply or Forward function works? Can you locate a file and attach it to your message? Do you understand that file size matters, when sending photos?

Microsoft Office software - Word Documents

Can you write a piece of text, save it and find it again later? Can you make the text look the way you want? Can you edit and print your text?

To get a 60 day trial of Microsoft Office 2007 visit the Microsoft Download Centre

Microsoft Office software - Excel Spreadsheet

Microsoft Excel is extremely helpful when organising paperwork! Do you understand the term spreadsheet? Can you set up a simple formula? Can you create a range of dates or numbers easily?

Microsoft Office software - Publisher Desktop Publishing

Can you create text boxes and picture boxes? Can you set up a simple flyer? Can you edit the ready-made publications offered in the program?

Microsoft Office software - PowerPoint Publications

Can you organise slides in a presentation? Can you add other objects to your presentation, such as sounds and movies? Can you set the timing of your slide show?

Microsoft Office software - Access Database

Do you understand the term relational database? Can you import and export data? Can you build forms or construct reports?

Understanding and organising electronic files and folders

Can you locate your files easily on your computer in Documents? Are your files spread all over your desktop? Can you move a file from its present location to another? Are you able to make new folders inside current folders?

WordPress - Free blogging software

Is writing your passion? Would you like to have a blog site of your own? WordPress is one of the most popular self-publishing tools available on the Internet today and it is easy to learn. Paperwork Genie can show you how!

To set up your free account click this link Get a Free Blog Here

Family Tree Maker - genealogy software

Are you interested in organising or researching your family tree? Would you like to create a printable Family Tree quickly and easily? Would you like to share family stories with future generations? Would you like to digitally record family photos from generations past?

To learn about the top selling genealogy software visit Family Tree Maker

4D Embroidery System - machine embroidery software

Are you interested in machine embroidery? Would you like to create your very our machine embroidery designs? Are you an artist that would like to convert your art into stitches?

To view 4D embroidery software modules visit - 4D Embroidery Extra / 4D Embroidery System

Baby Boomers were born between 1945 and 1964 and they are getting ready for retirement as they progressively turn 65. The Baby Boomers did not grow up with computers. They used less technology at school and more brain power but now as Internet usage continues to increase its role in our society, more and more Baby Boomers are becoming computer savvy.

Baby Boomers are becoming educated about computers for a variety of reasons. While the majority of them may not be interested in the boundless array of mobile devices and social networking websites, the Baby Boomers are using computers to connect with family and friends and learn the new skills necessary to take advantage of online services. Apart from travelling and gardening, Baby Boomers are taking up other leisure activities such as tracing the family tree and fabric arts for example machine embroidery.

Baby Boomers are a generation well know to aggressively pursue a cause and they are determined not to miss out on the social benefits and opportunities offered by technology. Computer technology is becoming more accessible due to faster connection speeds and Baby Boomers and seniors are accessing tools such as video tutorials to enhance their computer knowledge and become more comfortable with software applications. Because of their large numbers, huge buying power, and increasing interest in technology the Baby Boomers are greatly influencing the evolution and survival of software, devices and online services.