Would you like to learn about computers and the internet, but don’t have the time or money to attend a formal training course? Would you like to be a powerful PowerPoint user? What about Word? Do you need some excellence with Excel? Would you like to win a movie ticket! Try Learningfast.
This online training service is available through the CityLibraries website. Just click on “Online Databases” and then choose “Learningfast” from the list of Business / News databases. Registration is easy (and free), just use your CityLibraries Townsville card membership number for the username, and the word ‘thuringowa’ for the password. You will also need to enter your name, address and phone number if you wish to be eligible for the prize draw.
Learningfast has two parts. The first part, ICT Skills Benchmark, consists of a series of self-paced tutorials. You can learn all about the basics of computers, through to advanced Excel and Word functions.
Of particular interest to Searchlight readers is the “Searching the Internet Effectively” module. It contains tutorials on Search Engines, Subject Directories, Meta Search Engines, Search Strategies, and even information about mailing lists, newsgroups and web forums.
Taking the 'pre-tests' of a module will help you to decide if you need to complete it, or move straight on to more advanced topics. Simply work through the multiple choice quizzes as necessary. “Learning Activities” displays training tutorials and guides you to update your required computer skills based on pre-test results. Each module will give you an indicative time for an average user to complete, so you know how much time to set aside. Tutorials are also printable for reference offline and for you to make notes.
To check your progress through the whole package at any time, click on “My Results Summary” on the menu. Your individual report displays date and time accessed, all activities attempted and % score for the last attempt. You can also print out the report.
Need any more reasons to check out Learningfast? The first ten people to register and complete at least one tutorial on Learningfast will receive a free movie pass to Birch Carroll & Coyle cinemas. There will be runner up prizes as well, so log on and start learning!
Need help searching the web? Contact your local CityLibrary branch:
CityLibrary Aitkenvale 4727 8312
CityLibrary Flinders Mall 4727 9665
CityLibrary Thuringowa 4773 8601 or infodesk@townsville.qld.gov.au
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Searchlight is a weekly column written by CityLibraries Townsville. It is published in the Townsville Bulletin newspaper and on this 'blog every Monday. Searchlight aims to make your internet searching more effective, efficient and fun by reviewing search tools, providing searching hints and tips, and helping with tricky search topics.
