Welcome to LaNPCs.net based in North Kerry, Ireland.
Did you buy a computer so you could communicate through email and you have no idea what to do next? Or do you just want to learn a little more about computers to keep up with technology? This site is designed so any average or beginner computer user can find useful links to software and tips on how to get the best out of your PC . I hope that you find this website useful and helpful. Each tutorial and section is written without fancy computer jargon and gives you the ability to navigate to computer tutorials and software that are easy to understand and follow so you can learn computer software and internet skills that you will use for your every day computer tasks.
LaNPCs are here to help you to enjoy your computer to the best of your potential using simple every day language and not technical terms..
Just finished a theses for Masters on "Factors that influence IT Communication Skills for Seniors" . So any new links to interesing topics will be put up here for everyone's benefit.
"The internet creates excellent opportunities for seniors to meet people, conduct business, plan travel, access records, stay in touch with friends and family, and support hobbies and entertainment interests. You can learn how to take advantage of the opportunities without falling prey to predators so you can have peace of mind when you go to Internet Safety for Seniors Website."
According to Craig Spiezle, director of Microsoft's Senior Initiative, "People are living longer and healthier lives, but as technology becomes more a part of our daily lives, seniors are being left out of the information age." Senior citizens are both fascinated and apprehensive of computers and their applications. With basic computer skills seniors are able to interact with family and friends, learn new things and develop professionally.
Also came across this on my travels and think it could be interesting
and a pretty useful tutorial for someone who is not comfortable with things like "Double Clicking, Drag and Drop and Copy and Paste using a PC Mouse. Here is the Link to the website that has the download link on it. Scroll down to "Download setup.exe (187.11 KB) Select a download mirror: Download Link 1 (recommended)
If you need help making sure your personal computer is properly secured or help setting up an email account that will allow you to converse with family and friends, and introduce them to the Internet.
or just need pointers in the right directions, contact me using the contact page on this website. Always happy to help if I can.
Hope
you had fun browsing.... from LaNPCs
External link
to Spybot, Search & Destroy downloads
External link to CCleaner download, a freeware system
optimization and privacy tool.
The ParentalControl Bar ,External freeware link to Help
control what your family views online
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My name is Loreto Weir and I am a self-employed educational technologist . I have been teaching computer skills since 2006.
I teach all ages and all abilities, with clients ranging from 9 to 87 so you are never too old to learn. An interesting facet of this field, at least to me, is the use of games and play in the instructional method. Educators have an opportunity now to tap into the huge popularity of computer games as educational tools. Just look at what Nintendo is doing. Programs like Brain Age for the DS are just the tip of this iceberg. I think if we can turn learning into a game like experience, we can overcome resistance and convert more people into lifelong learners. Finally, I feel that it is important to not allow the rapid development of technology to eclipse the fundamental goals of teaching. In other words, its the message, not the medium.
This website is created to help you get the most out of your personal computer and to advertise my services. I'm a 1st Class Honours Graduate in BA Honours Degree Course in Interactive Multimedia and a 2nd Class Honours graduate in Masters of Science in Educational Technologies . My CV is available on request. I offer tutorials, friendly PC Advice, PC Software installations, Troubleshooting,Virus and Spyware removal .
Other services I provide include multimedia projects.Sample 3., creating RLO tutorials (Reusable Learning Object). RLO's are multi-media files designed to help people learn what is usually a small chunk of material and is stand-alone application ( usually just requires flash player, free to download).
Please click HERE to access an example of an RLO I created, any subject matter can be used in an RLO. Other examples are below, please click the back button on the toolbar to return to this page.
Other RLO's can be accessed from this website . Also available to create websites, an example of a Website I have created: Sample 1,
Prior to returning back to full time education, I spend 25 years working for a manufacturing company until the work force were made redundant. While working for the company, I developed skills as a safety representative and did many first aid courses. When computers became affordable in Ireland in the late 80's I enrolled in a basic computer skills night class while still working full time and raising my 3 sons. I also developed an interest in computer maintenance and soon joined a fas computer maintenance course. When I finished the computer maintenance course I completed an ECDL course. When my place of work closed in 2005 I returned to full time education at the Tralee Community College doing a PLC ( post leaving cert) course in Multimedia Productions. This developed an interest in Multimedia and my teachers encouraged me to enroll at the IT Tralee Technology College doing Interactive Multimedia.
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