Usefull Links

Here are some usefull links/tutorials to go along with the training sessions:

How to send a text use an Apple Iphone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XVJHmfHHYo

How to compose a SMS text or MMS message using a Blackberry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76AB30P9DKg&feature=related

Workshops

Workshops are happening in the months of January, February and March. They are free and open to anyone, Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. They will be taking place on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5-7 at the Bay St. Lawrence Community Center CAP Site. There will be training sessions on the following…

• Basic computer skills
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Screenhunter
• E-mail/MSN
• Texting on cell phones
• Skype
• Digital cameras

If you are interested in receiving a training session on something that is not listed above, please let us know and we can make that available. To sign up for one of the above, or to get more information Call (902) 383-2944

Information on up-coming events

There will be a seniors traning session coming soon (the month of January) to the capsite at the Bay St. Lawrence Community Center. It will be showing those interested how to sign up for a Facebook account, as well as how to create a Photo Album, It will be just the basics for the first session. If interested or for more information stop by the Community Center or call (902) 383-2334

How to create a Traning Session

Print off and hand out the needs assessment survey or make your own similar one to give to the community

Get the community members to fill it out and pass it back in as soon as possible

This will give you an idea of what they are interested in learning about or getting asisstance with

Do some research on the important topics and get the things you will need to start the session (tutorials online, videos, etc..)

After you do this, you can apply those needs and possibly create new tutorials to go along with whatever sessions you are having

Make a summary (step-by-step) sheet, with all the information the people need to know. Print off and have them available for them to take home

These will be usefull to look at if they forget a detail that was said in the training session, great as a reference

Needs Assessment survey

Needs assessment survey

Purpose of this blog

This presentation was created by Marilyn Elaine Solomon through Victoria County’s Community Access Program’s Summer Youth Initiative Bay St. Lawrence C@PSITE as part of Canada’s Employment Youth Strategy.

What our C@PSITE has to offer

Hours : 9-4, Monday – Friday

We have Internet access for $2.00 an hour per person.

Available for any computer assistance, troubleshooting or advice with computer problems.

• Fax
• Printer
• Laminating
• Wireless
• Scanning
• CD making
• Assistance in making a blog/webpage

About the BSL C@PSITE

The Bay St. Lawrence c@p site is a very popular place, especially for children. As soon as summer starts the kids can’t wait to see what activities are going to be happening there next. They love stopping by the community centre and spending the day. They use it for internet use as well as playing games like, basketball and soccer or whatever crafts we happen to be doing. This is my second year working at the community centre, but first year working for vccaps. Last year i worked with the youth doing activities so i like to incorperate those activities along with teaching them computer safety or any other things i can help them with but also making it fun at the same time to keep their attention.

About Bay St. Lawrence; brief description

Bay st. lawrence is a small fishing village at the very end of cape breton. It has beautiful views, and although its a rural area; it has lots to offer. The population is small, but the people are very welcoming and friendly wherever you go. Some things available to do in the summer are, campgrounds such as the “Jumping mouse campground”, whale watches like “Oshan” and also the “Bay Cafe” located in the community centre, along with the Bay st. lawrence c@p site. You can stop by for internet use and have a hot meal cooked and served to you while your there.