Study Groups
The BetaPlus Club runs a programme of Study Groups - small groups normally with a limit of 10 members who meet at 2 - 4 week intervals to study a specific area of computing. Groups enable members to share their knowledge and are sometimes project based. They also include taught sessions where members lead the learning. Study Groups often provide written information and present feedback about their activities to the other members of the Club. Such documents are made available to members on the club web site.
Current Study Groups are:-
Basic Computer Maintenance This Group assists members with the basic running of their computers - keeping them running smoothly and quickly, basic file and folder management, etc.
It meets on Monday mornings as required and as scheduled.
Digital Imaging Study Group The Digital Imaging Group will review tools and techniques for importing and enhancing digital photographic images; for managing a digital photo library on a computer and on the web and; for printing and viewing images on all manner of electronic media.
The study group will provide a forum in which members can:
• Learn from each other by sharing knowledge andexperiences
• Learn together by researching new techniques
• Document techniques for the benefit of all Betaplus Club members
• Help each other in resolving problems.
Meeting topics will reflect the interests of group members rather than following a pre-planned programme. Members will be encouraged to play an active part in group activities.
DIG is open to club members with all levels of existing knowledge and will normally meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 10am in WSVH.
Excel skills There are two Excel Groups catering for Basic and Advanced spreadsheet skills. They meet at West Stoke Village Hall on the 3rd and 1st Monday afternoons respectively of each month. The Basic Group is led by Caroline Taylor, the Advanced by Mike Whittle.
Family History Workshop The Family History Workshop will discuss and share approaches to furthering our family history research by the use of internet, record office and other resources. We will also explore and discuss recording our family history using computer programmes such as ‘Family Historian’. Subjects and topics covered will be those suggested by the members, therefore it is important that all members be prepared to contribute and share their knowledge and experience.
Internet and Computer Problems Internet & Computer Problems
This group investigates all aspects of the Internet for part of the morning with the remainder of the time spent discussing & solving individual computer problems or topics submitted by members of the group.
Mobile Computing This group studies forms of computing that are not based on traditional computers - smart phones, iPads, e-Readers and the like.
A new leader is being sought for the current year.
PowerPoint & Presentation Skills [This activity is planned to restart in 2012]
This Group assists Club members to learn MS Powerpoint together with presentation skills training.
Technical Study Group This group is for those who are interested in finding out about issues in setting up and running computers such as hardware, drivers, Operating Systems, Security and Back-Up, Networking, etc. Members must be prepared to undertake research and present it to the Group.
Web Group S1 Web Group This group is to help members build their own web sites. All levels of experience are catered for. Beginners are very welcome and we have a buddy system to help. The club can provide web space to help those getting started. Advice is available on suitable web editing software such as NetObjects Fusion and also how to use ready made sites such as Google sites. We will make a comparison of the two approaches this year. Exciting new web technologies are constantly being explored. Our prime method of working is to tackle topics raised by our members. The group meets on Fridays.
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