Portable Devices

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March 27, 2020 November 1, 2020
Apps for Smart Phones – Android & iOS
Updated 2019 - 1 x 2 hrs. Objectives: To learn about Apps & their uses, to download a useful app to a device and explore it. Dargaville: Heather Cashin
April 15, 2020 August 19, 2020
BPMe – Use with mobile phone
May 2020 1hr - The BPMe app is used for contactless purchases at BP Service Stations. Setting up; Pay in car. Warkworth: Sheryll Keane
May 9, 2020 August 18, 2020
Cheat Sheets – Android Devices
Bite sized pieces of information. Warkworth - various authors
April 15, 2020 August 19, 2020
Computer Awareness – iPad – Session 1
V1-7-13 - 1 x 2 hrs. Overview; Buttons; Sim Card; Status icons; Apps; The Multi-Touch screen; Brightness; Using & Cleaning. Papanui - Ross Taylor
April 14, 2020 August 19, 2020
Computer Awareness – iPad – Session 2
V1-7-13 - 1 x 2 hrs. Opening & Switching Apps; Scrolling; Customizing Home Screen; Organizing with Folders; Changing the wallpaper; Using Onscreen Keyboard; Dictation; Editing Text; Auto Correction & Spell Check; Using Lists. Papanui - Ross Taylor
April 14, 2020 August 19, 2020
Covid Tracer App – YouTube video.
August 2020: 1 session. 4min 58sec video. QR codes; Tracer App - Dashboard, Scan Feature, My Profile. MOTUEKA: Clive Dyson.
August 21, 2020 August 21, 2020
Device Buyers’ Guides
SeniorNet Kapiti; August 2021; contains instructions plus 3 guides (Laptops/PC, Smart Phone and Tablet) designed for tutors to help a buyer decide on the most suitable device to purchase that will suit their needs and budget.
August 16, 2021 August 16, 2021
Downloading Photos
1 x 2hrs. Understanding Files & Folders; Downloading to your computer from Camera, Phone (inc. iPhone), Tablet (inc. iPad); Using Google Photos. Warkworth: Brian Oakes.
March 25, 2020 August 19, 2020
Gmail Basics
A guide of basic instruction in the use of the Gmail App - creating an email, viewing emails and replying to emails
May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022
How AI Keeps Search Safe
Explanation of how Google is using artificial intelligence to better understand what you are searching for and helping you to steer clear of content you are not looking for.
June 21, 2022 June 21, 2022
How Do I Register for Internet Banking?
Information and links for each of the following banks - ANZ, ASB, BNZ, KiwiBank, Westpac, Co-op Bank, TSB and Heartland.
February 1, 2022 February 1, 2022
Important iPad-iPhone Applications #1
Applies to iOS 17.3.   Detailed instructions for the apps - Contacts, Calendar, Notes and Synchronising.
June 15, 2024 June 15, 2024
iPad Cheat Sheets x 4
A: Gestures & Touch; Settings; Home & Multitasking screens B:Moving icons; Notifications; Control Centre C: Do not disturb; Home screen options; Searching D: Keyboard; Selecting text. Warkworth: Mark Croft - April 2020
April 21, 2020 August 18, 2020
iPhone Cheat Sheets x 4
A: Gestures & Touch; Settings; Home & Multitasking screens B:Moving icons; Notifications; Control Centre C: Do not disturb; Dark mode & Night shift; Searching D: Keyboard; Selecting text. April 2020 - Warkworth: Mark Croft    
April 21, 2020 August 18, 2020
Travel Tech
  Travel Tech SeniorNet Nelson Inc. Resource length (1 session x 2 hours)  
  • Trip Planning & Research
  • Budget & personal physical ability
  • Climate, Language, Political & Cultural Concerns
  • Booking & Travel Insurance
  • Health & Inoculations
  • Staying in touch with home
NB: Slides will need to be loaded into PowerPoint or Keynote software                      
July 7, 2021 July 7, 2021
Zoom Tutorial: YouTube Video & Handout Notes
May 2020 - 1x2hrs. Downloading & Signing in; Settings; Virtual Background; Setting up & Running Meetings; Ending a Meeting. Warkworth: Brian Oakes.
May 26, 2020 August 18, 2020