Life and Learning Centre

Computer Training Lab

Providing an Educational Opportunity

The Life and Learning Centre is a 10,000 square foot facility designed to meet Deer Lodge Centre's growing needs.
Housed within the Life and Learning Centre is a new Computer Training Lab. Providing educational opportunities for our staff continues to be paramount. The new Computer Lab will accommodate these learning opportunities and ensure our dedication to excellence and innovation.
The success of any training program is dependent, in part, on a professional learning environment. The new Computer Training Lab in the Life and Learning Centre has been designed with this in mind. Modern and ergonomic furniture, soft muted task lighting, climate controlled air system and high tech equipment all contribute to the students' comfort and stimulate a positive learning environment.

High Tech Equipment

The Computer Lab consists of 8 student workstations plus an Instructor workstation. The furniture has been designed for ergonomic comfort, including adjustable keyboard trays and multi-task chairs with adjustable height/tilt.

The new computer workstations provide first-class performance, ensuring a high degree of consistency and reliability. Each desktop is configured with the Windows 2000 operating system and the Microsoft Office 2000 suite. Other configurations can be requested.

Instructor-led Computer Training

Deer Lodge Centre employs an eHealth Services Educator who offers instructor-led computer training to Deer Lodge Centre and WRHA employees. Training is focused on Microsoft Office 2000 core applications with introductory through to expert levels. The courses are designed to assist students to gain the technological skills needed in today's work force. Customized training courses covering specialized applications used at Deer Lodge Centre are also offered.

Computer Lab Rental

The Computer Lab is available for rent to external agencies for a fee, with or without an instructor. Also, external agencies can attend instructor-led computer training if space is available, for a fee. For further information, please call eHealth Services at (204) 831-2168.

Computer Training Offered

The following courses are offered on a regular basis in the core applications of Microsoft Office 2000, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Training is also available for Novell GroupWise and other special software applications. Courses cover introductory through to expert levels with each level consisting of 7 hours of instruction. Workshops are also offered for those people who find it difficult to get away for a full day of training. A prerequisite may be required for some courses.

Windows 2000:
Students are introduced to the windows environment, including menus, dialog boxes, toolbars, help and find features. Using the Explorer to manage files is also included.

Word 2000 (Levels 1, 2 and 3)
From introductory through to expert, students learn how to create letters, memos and sophisticated documents. Advanced features such as table design, template and form creation are also covered.

Excel 2000 (Levels 1, 2 and 3)
Starting with the fundamentals of spreadsheets, students learn to use formulas, organize and chart data and database features.

PowerPoint 2000 (Levels 1 and 2)
Creating presentations has never been easier. Students will learn to use the design and content templates, clip art gallery, animation features and much more.

Outlook 2000 (Level 1 and 2)
Learn how to use Outlook to manage and prioritize your time. The features of email, calendar, contacts and tasks are explored in detail.

GroupWise 6.0 (Email and Calendar)
Learn how to use GroupWise to manage and prioritize your time. The features of email, calendar, notes and tasks are explored in detail.

Workshops
For those people who find it difficult to get away for a full day of training, a short 90 minute workshop may be just what you need. Workshops focus on tip, tricks and special features to get you up to speed fast.

Click here to see the current computer- training schedule. For further information, please call eHealth Services at 204-831-2168 or send a request to helpdesk@wrha.mb.ca .