NORTH WEST LONDON
UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE

Registered Charity 1051027

Tel: 020-8906 8621
www.jackwhite.net/u3a

LEARN ABOUT THE INTERNET with

Learn Direct is a government education site with over 100 on-line courses linked to Further Education Colleges to  provide a wide range of online courses.  Locally these are provided by Barnet College with centres at Hendon Library, Burnt Oak, Graham Park, Cricklewood, High Barnet, E Finchley and Totteridge.
For Harrow, phone Learning Leap (Link Centre) 020 8861 3330
 

Phone 0800 101 901 for help from Learn Direct, 020 8359 2628 for Hendon Library or on the internet at http://www1.learndirect-business.com/

This course counts towards a European Computer Driving Licence for those wanting to obtain a qualification.  Ask at the Centre.

 

Courses to help you learn about the internet are

Surf Direct   How to use the mouse and keyboard, learning the basics of using a computer.  Internet and e-mail is also covered 
Cost £15

Introducing Computers.  Learn what computers can do, how they work and how to use them properly, how to work with icons, windows and menus. 
Cost  £30

Electronic Communication and the Internet  Using e-mails and search engines.  You should feel happy that you understand the above courses before tackling this course. 
Cost £30

Other Learn Direct Computing Courses

These include Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Digital Photography

About the course

After registration you are allowed 2 months to complete the course.  If necessary you can obtain an extension.  You can attend any centre whenever you want. 

Where Can I Use a Computer
You can use machines linked to the internet at local libraries.  The first hour is free.  A small charge is made for additional time.  Alternatively you can use an internet café who usually charge £1 per hour.

After the Course

If there is a demand a U3A Question and Answer or follow on course can be organised.

More Help
Go onto our website at http://www.jackwhite.net/u3a/internet/index.htm