Informal Learning
Most of the Broadplaces offer drop-in sessions where there are volunteers on hand to offer advice and support. You can use the laptops at the Broadplace or bring in your own.
Details of sessions can be seen on the broadplace's individual web pages via the Where is my nearest broadplace? link on this page.
If there is something specific you would like to do e.g. print the pictures from your digital camera, tell the volunteers and they will do their best to help you.
Formal learning
Some local colleges make use of the Broadplaces to deliver learning to the local community. Llanymynech Broadplace and Coleg Powys are one of example of a working partnership between the local college and a Broadplace. Computer courses are also run by the Adult, Community Learning team. For more details follow the link on this page to The Gateway website.
If you would like a specific course to be run in your local Broadplace tell the Co-ordinator who will get a list together to pass onto the nearest college.
Clubs and groups
If there are a group of people with the same interests e.g. Family History, then they can get together and use the IT facilities for specific sessions. In many Broadplaces, group members share their experiences and occasionally club together to pay for a tutor to lead sessions.
Homework Clubs
For young people who don't have access to broadband at home, a number of Broadplaces run homework clubs after school. As well as a high speed internet connection, there is a range of software, printing facilities and webcams which are all popular with young people. Many Youth Clubs use the Broadplace equipment for fun activities, projects and learning.
Online Courses
The Broadplaces can sell a range of on-line courses. These include ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence), Photoshop, Web design and management courses. Very reasonably priced, the learner has 12 months to complete the course which can be done on any computer with internet access.
For more information about the courses and prices, contact your local Co-ordinator.