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Christchurch 8154,
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logoAdult Learners’ Week

8 - 14 September 2008

Adult Learners’ Week celebrates the efforts, achievements and contributions of adult learners, educators and training providers. See our Learning section for more information on our learning services.

This year's programmes

Monday 8 September 2008: Using the internet more cleverly

Technology Taster: Beyond just random google hunting. Learn some useful tricks and explore some other sites and use other search engines.

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Tuesday 9 September 2008: Building a community blog or wiki

Get involved with Web 2.0. Start your own community blog or wiki. Find out more.
For people above 12 years old.

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Wednesday 10 September 2008: More things to do with Technology

Technology taster: try things ---- scan pictures, webcam tricks, Listen to music, make basic music and much more.

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Wednesday 10 September 2008: Build your children's story book

Create a storybook especially for your children. Use your pictures, their names, your adventures or any combination of these; the potential ideas are vast. We will also show you easy programmes to help you draw new pictures - maybe a new alphabet book with pictures which are directly relevant to you and your family.
$10.00 for the two sessions. This course runs over two days, Wednesday 10th and Wednesday 24th September.

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Wednesday 10 September 2008: Researching and documenting family roots

A 3 part programme which helps you explore national and international resources and learn useful ways to record your family history information
For people over 12 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Thursday 11 September 2008: Tagging of a different kind

Learn how to manage your pictures online and make them easier to find.

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