Never too old to learn!

When Alex asked me to make a TAFE card for him I had to look twice at his date of birth, 1924.

Yes he was 94 years old and about to learn how to use a tablet.

Alex is one of 8 students over the age of 50, who have enrolled in a free computer course at TAFE NSW Belmont.

Their teacher, Jody Schofield, has taught the students how to navigate around the tablet, download apps, and search the internet. She said the students have really enjoyed learning new skills.

A few things that amazed 94 year old Alex was being able to see his house from space, working out how long a trip will take from one place to another in a matter of minutes and how fun some of the games were.

All students are loving their course and this just goes to show that you’re never too old to learn new tricks!!

What do I need to use the library?

Attention new students!

Have you got your TAFEcard yet? What about your TAFE username and password? You need these to borrow items from the library, to log into computers and to access our library eResources.

TAFEcard example

 

 

 

 

 

  • Your TAFEcard is your library card and having it enables you to borrow items from any TAFE NSW library.
  • You also need your TAFEcard to print, photocopy and scan in the library.
  • Your TAFEcard is available from campus student services or from some libraries.
  • Keep your TAFEcard. If you have a TAFEcard from previous studies at TAFE NSW it will be automatically reactivated with your current enrolment.
  • Students are provided with a unique username for student login e.g. firstname.lastname1
  • Your username and password is used to log on to library and classroom computers at TAFE, to access Library eResources, the Student Portal and free WiFi.
  • Library staff can help you get your username and reset your password.

Library Locations

Please call into your local TAFE NSW library for more information or assistance.

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Access is now available to both staff and students! Login with your TAFE username and password.

  • Staff: use your full email address e.g. jane.citizen1@tafensw.edu.au
  • Students: use your TAFE username e.g. jane.citizen1

For login instructions via the TAFE NSW Portal go the Support and FAQ page.

For help visit the lynda.com Online Training Guide or contact your local TAFE Library.

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