PC CHAMPS

Urgent: PC Champs needs more volunteers! If you are interested in mentoring a student, PLEASE contact Joseph Oliver (details below)

About PC CHAMPS

In the 21st century, basic computer skills are essential to succeeding in a course of study at University. At Curtin University, students are required to check your OASIS account every week. Furthermore, assignments generally must be typed - hand-written assignments are no longer acceptable.

For the majority of current students, computer technology does not pose any problems at all, because they have grown up with computers for most of their lives. However, for some Mature-Age students, international students or students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, this may not be the case! Their lack of basic computing skills causes stress and difficulty with coping at university.

Enter PC CHAMPS! Personal Computing Coaching and Help Aimed at Mature-age PersonS program. The aim of PC CHAMPS is to bridge the gap for students finding that they are struggling to keep up because of inexperience with computer programs.

Upgrading computer skills is not only vital for success at studies! Technical know how has become increasingly important to manage all aspects of life in a modern society - be it in education, at work or at home. Online banking, researching for information, shopping on line, emailing, connecting through social networks are all now entrenched into our way of life.

How does PC CHAMPS operate? PC CHAMPS matches students who register for assistance with a volunteer mentor. Lessons are conducted on a one-to-one basis, until the student has the basic computing skill-set they need to progress.

Skills taught in PC CHAMPS program include:

Basic computer use, including using Windows, using a mouse and keyboard
Browsing / Searching the internet
Sending Emails
Using OASIS
Using the Curtin Library website
Using Microsoft Word
Using Microsoft Excel
Using Microsoft Powerpoint

The program runs out of Building 599

The day and time which a mentor and student can meet is arranged according to mutual availability.

REGISTER TO BE A PC CHAMPS STUDENT!!!!

Do you need help with your computing skills?
Are you feeling that you lack some of the basic computer skills essential in modern life or study?
Are you afraid of computers and technology?

If your answer is YES to any of these questions then the PC CHAMPS program is here to help you!

For more information or to join the PC CHAMPS program please drop in to building 599 or contact:

Helen Hesselberg
Program Staff Liaison
Office Location: 599.117
Phone: 9266 1233
Email: h.hesselberg@curtin.edu.au

REGISTER TO BE A PC CHAMPS MENTOR

Budding Volunteers...

Are you confident with your computer skills?
Want to share your knowledge?
Interested in embarking on a fun and rewarding journey, teaching students the basic computing skills that you take for granted?

If your answer is YES to these questions then you are exactly what CV! is looking for - Sign-up and become a PC CHAMPS Mentor today!

For more information or to become a PC CHAMPS mentor then please drop in to building 599 or contact:

Joseph Oliver
Program Coordinator
Email: wooshido@gmail.com

Curtin Volunteers!
Building 599
Phone: 9266 3954
Fax: 08 9266 3847
Email: cv@curtin.edu.au

Feedback

Your program has been extremely helpful to me. I would especially like to thank Tim for his patience, good humour and computer knowledge. I think PC CHAMPS is essential to mature age students who are returning to study. It has certainly been by far the most helpful service I have found on Campus!

Karen Harris

Since I had my PC CHAMPS lessons I've started to see things in a different perspective towards my studies. Thanks to PC CHAMPS I now can use my computer and chat with my relatives in Portugal, do my essays and lots more!

Orlanda De Pinho

The first lesson for PC CHAMPS was good and my mentor gave me a very good tip to learn at home by myself. Thanks very much - you've been such a help

Hanim Hassan

I have joined PC Champs for more than five weeks. My mentor has taught me very useful PC skills during this time. I'm grateful to her for what she has done for me. Through her help, I have learned enough to deal with my University study. Thank you very much!

Anonymous

Yeh, mentoring was great fun. My students have all been really nice people. It's really rewarding teaching people, especially when they get really amazed by what you can do on a computer. My student, who does Asian Studies needs to be proficient in PowerPoint for presentations. She was like WOW! when I showed her how to insert pictures and organisational charts, custom animations and slide transitions.

Anonymous