Thursday, October 11, 2012

Dropping in at Aorere College ...

I love to drop in on different projects and see what everyone is up to, the different training techniques and of course, meeting students before they graduate.

One of my favourite sessions topic is the MS Word Document.  No matter how computer savvy you are or aren't - this is fun for EVERYONE and it's usually the more savvy users that take the longest time to finish!  We love that by the way - it shows you're having FUN with learning!

Here are some early pics of the MS Word sessions going on and the wonderful creations spilling forth!  Well done Aorere - hidden artists :)







A lot of planning and thinking, poring through Google for the right pictures ...



Beautiful faces ....





Someone HAS to do Nicky Minaj!


This one had a barcode for authenticity - except when I scanned the code - his magazine was for FREE!



Yep!  That works!

37 comments:

  1. Hi Foloki here, (Trainer for Computer In Homes Aorere College) It's been a great start to the project here at Aorere College. The parents are eager to learn and are realy committed to getting through this for thier families. We are halfway there now, keep up the good work and you will be rewarded at thee end.

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  2. Hi there Gail here, its been a real challenge getting to this stage in the course thanks for your help and paitience with me. I look forward to completing this awsome journey and hopefully graduating with CIH.

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    1. Talofa Gail

      Challenges are awesome aren't they? Never let a challenge get in the way of completing the journey - before you know it - it will be Graduation Day!

      Manuia!

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  3. Hello, Rose here. I'm a temp student of Computer In Homes Aorere College. Second time attending the classes & I must admit I didn't think learning about computing could be any more fun. Thanks to the trainers for such a great experience. Looking forward to learning more.

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    1. hello everyone,yes it's great to be in this course and it a blessing for us parents to discover the world of computer technology and to be safe when using internet especially when dealing with our childrens at home.THANK YOU very much for your help CIH especially our two trainers Cara & Faiva

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    2. Talofa Rose

      Guaranteed you will always walk away with something from a CIH course (besides a computer!). Thank you for a really cool Nicky Minaj Times magazine cover! Hahahahaha now we ALL know how cool you are :)

      Manuia

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  4. Hi everyone, Davinia here, I'm really enjoying the CIH class at the moment. I think that the Computer in Homes is an amazing project for all parents who want to learn more of what the computers can do for them and their families. Our trainers and their buddies are so helpful and I'm looking forward to Graduation Day.

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    1. Davinia! Malo!

      Yes, CIH is am amazing project - I can tell you that we are meeting amazing parents with every intake. I'm glad the trainers and buddies are helpful - they are there to make the road to digital proficiency a little more fun!

      I'm looking forward to Graduation Day sort of - happy to see you all receive your computers - not so happy that I won't see you around classes again ... :)

      Manuia

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    2. Malo Cara..when i told my extended family and friends about CIH project and the rewards, they thought i was joking but also thought what a great programme for families!! I hope the schools in their area would do the same for them.

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    3. Malo fo'i Davinia

      All they have to do is ask Davinia! If they know their school is low decile in a low decile region - then simply ask the Principal if Computers In Homes has ever been through. Send them to have a look at our national website http://www.computersinhomes.org and the links to different regions throughout NZ.

      Call us or email us!

      Thanks for the great reviews with family and friends - appreciate it all :)

      Manuia

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  5. Parminder Kaur Oct. 12,2012pm
    Hallo every one,(student from Computer In Homes Aorere College)I wolud to like to say fist of all thanks for all of tham who ever they teach me how i can use the computer?I learn so many things from the computer classess It was realy so helpfull for me

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    1. Namaste Parminder

      Look how far you've come in such a short time! Your work is beautiful and your patience is abundant.

      Thank you so much for joining us in this project - keep up the fantastic work :)

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  6. hello again, thank you guys for the food we share at lunch time,and how silly i am trying to make a comment and end up replying ROSE'S comment,and once again thanks very much for our great and wonderful trainers Cara and Faiva.

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    1. Malo Ana!

      You are welcome from Chef Flaiva and Chef Rose - My Kitchen Rules ay? Don't worry about where your comments end up - I will find them! Well done on going ahead and working out how to reply in the first place!

      You are more than welcome and I hope you find a lot more interesting things in this course :)

      Manuia

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    2. It's not silly at all, makes me look famous with more responses LOL

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    3. you're right sis,interesting lol

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  7. Hi everyone, my name's Lisa and one of the temp student for computer in homes at Aorere College. I'm really enjoying the course. Our cih co-ordinator and trainer are awesome tutors. Bring it on! Really looking forward to every session.

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  8. hey guys abes here,im 1 of the tutor buddy's,im really glad im aloud to hang out with yous an help where i can.i also completed this c.i.h course when it was held at badar intermediate early this year..........i hope everyone enjoys their time here and leaves with a better understanding of computers

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  9. Talofa Lisa

    It's good news to hear you are having a great time with us - it's not easy to give up time during the holidays but you are here! Thank you ... and thank you for your compliments - the trainers and buddies have as much fun as the students do - they like to make you coffee as well hahaha ...

    Keep up the good work now!

    Manuia

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  10. Parminder Kaur Oct. 12,2012pm
    Hello every one,(student from Computer In Homes Aorere College)I wolud to like to say fist of all thanks for all of tham who ever they teach me how i can use the computer?I learn so many things from the computer classess It was realy so helpfull for me.Every time when I come to class I learn new things ex.send the email,yesterday I know how to make my email extra.When I start my classess I did't know it was helpful for me.Once again a huge thanks to the trainer

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    1. Namaste Parminder

      With such a short time and so much to learn - you have kept up really well - your email page is very organised! Your auto-signature is precise - as you get used to the layouts, you'll experiment more! I am delighted with how much you have accomplished. I hope you are too!

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  11. Hi

    My name is Raj and I am impressed with CIH training.This is truly
    amazing , the sort of help this gives us. We can now tell the children , I know what you doing!!

    Great stuff!!!!

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    1. Namaste Raj

      We have really enjoyed having you as part of this intake - your encouragement to the other students is welcomed as is your shared background experiences with internet.

      I'm glad that you have added to your skills and that before the end of the intake - I will see your famous recipe in Powerpoint splendour!

      Keep up the great work now :)

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    2. Raj is going to cook us some Chicken Curry for Graduation ;) noom noom .

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  12. Talofa lava!!!!

    haha its good to know what my children are up to with this morden machines aye. Big shout to CIH training.

    Faasolo Talia

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  13. Hi

    Big Thanks to Cara and Foloki,Computers In Homes Aorere. Its been a good experience taking this class.
    Ive always had an email address, but never actually sent emails until this class.hehe.
    Roll on Graduation

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  14. Talofa Talia!!!

    Big shout out to your household! It's good to see your children supporting your training - and it won't be long till one of those modern machines is heading home with you!

    Keep posting now!

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  15. Hello Everyone Lufi here, this is my second day at this course, and I must admit it is really exciting. The parents here are all friendly, and very determined to learn new skills, the tutor and the buddies are really helpful and patient with us..so hands up to you guys...

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    1. Kia orana Lufi

      Welcome to the blog page! What a rush, huh? I see your hand up there and I see the choccies waving too! I am glad you are enjoying the pace and the course topics - loving the Beyonce cover! It's going to feel even more like a whirlwind as we go into the graduation week! Always so much to learn, so little time and great new faces to meet :)

      We are almost there! Woooohoooo!

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  16. HELLO MY LITTLE CHILDRENS :)

    Am casually sitting in class waiting for one of you to call out to me for help, BUT iv taught yous so well nobody needs my help anymore :') "Thankyou buddy for writting up a "How to make a time magazine" just for us, we really appreciate you, we know you have a busy life ;)" lols , love you my students. Good to see you all love comming to class :) KISSES & HUGS xxxxo

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  17. Somme October 30-10-2012 7.30pm
    Hi kia oraana whanau,This is my third day at the CIH training course.Iwant to say a big thanks to Cara and all the buddies for their great help

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    1. Kia orana Somme

      We would love to say 'Thanks' for joining us and giving it your all! I hope when the computer is back at your house - that you are able to show your moko things like Hector on Netsafe and how to Google safely. I hope this has all been enjoyable for you :)

      Take care

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  18. Tamarama Tavai October 30,2012 7.30
    Its been a great start to the project here at Aorere collage

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    1. Talofa Tamarama

      A great start and it goes so fast that it's over before you know it! Thank you for joining us and for hanging in there. Once you've got the computer home with the moko - then you can practice more and build that confidence. Graduation is just around the corner now!

      Take care

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  19. hi,iam so thankful, and grateful to be on this course its a good experince
    thank you very much for your help, and patience with me.

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  20. CONGRADU-LATE-LATIONS AORERE PARENTS :)
    Was awesome working with you all, hope my help was useful. Going to miss see'ing you all everyday after school :) !! LOVES HUUGS & KISSES :)

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