GET A HEAD START - Literacy Programme

Jack Keogh - Literacy Facilitator

Congratulations to our 6 community members who participated in the "Get A Head Start" literecy programme facilitated by Jack Keogh. The group learned how to gain confidence with computers which involved learning meanings of new technology eg,(podcast, online shopping, photoshop, Wi, Blog, Facebook, Vista, Youtube and Bebo) and how to use these sites. 
They also learnt how to use the keyboard correctly thereby lessening muscle tightness in the wrists, forearms, fingers and thumbs that can eventually cause pain and injury. 
The group also learned how to type, text and format documents, sending emails and typing a word document. 
Feedback from the group have been positive. The programme was awesome, fantastic and refreshing. One women said " I'm starting to rethink and relearn it's wonderful!"
Simple things like using new technology can prove to be a challenge for some. With some tutoring and guidance, things can be as easy as 123.


If you are 18+ years of age and not already enrolled at school or tertiary institute and you would like to get involved, please do not hesitate to contact me on (07) 5332 551.
Class times are Tuesday's 11am to 2pm at the Maketu Health & Social Services.


Vicky Jennings