The adult computer class is a computer literacy
program for adult people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds and some with
English as a second language. This program helps
them learn and improve their computer skills to get and
keep jobs as well as use computers in their daily life.
A specific learning program is prepared and delivered
to every student to suit their skills level and need.
Our students come from all different backgrounds and
age groups. This year’s students included people from
Eritrea, Italy, Afghanistan and Australia.
Adult computer classes run on Monday and Wednesday
afternoon every week during the school term. We had
few students from last year who have continued with
us to develop their knowledge and skills, and some new
enrolments who wanted to learn more advance skills.
Every student was given personal attention to achieve
their objectives.
Our students goals in learning include improving
their skills for future employment and study, using the
internet to send emails to their family and friends and
using websites to source information. Some students
have created email accounts and have learnt how to
attach files and photos to emails, some students design
personalised postcards, greeting cards, calendars and
banners with confidence.
One of my students, Moira, said “I have enjoyed this
class very much, and, for someone who did not know
how to turn on a computer, I am slowly developing my
skills. Anjali has taught me word (formatting), paint
that was fun, excel (calculation), internet (email, social
communication), using different websites and publisher
(creating cards).”
Thanks to all of the staff and volunteers for their help
and support to make this program successful.
“I have enjoyed this
class very much and, for
someone who did not
know how to turn on a
computer, I am slowly
developing my skills.”
Adult Computer
Classes
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Computer classes are popular at FLN
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