Course Overview
Take your email skills beyond the basics with our Getting More from Email workshop.
Email is one of the most useful digital tools for staying connected with family and friends, managing appointments, receiving bills and statements, shopping online and accessing important services. While many people know how to send and receive emails, there are many useful features that can make email easier to manage and more effective to use.
This practical workshop is designed for seniors who already have basic email skills and would like to learn how to make better use of their email account. You’ll discover useful features that can help you organise your inbox, manage attachments, reduce clutter and save time.
You’ll learn how to work with attachments, organise emails using folders and labels, create rules that automatically sort incoming messages and customise your emails using signatures, formatting tools and scheduling features. We’ll also look at the difference between traditional email and modern webmail services such as Gmail, and discuss why having more than one email account can be beneficial.
Through practical demonstrations and hands-on activities, you’ll gain confidence using features that many people don’t realise are available, helping you get more value from your email account every day.
This workshop is suitable for seniors who can already send and receive emails and would like to improve their email management and organisational skills.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
In this workshop you will learn:
- The difference between traditional email and modern webmail services
- Why having more than one email account can be useful
- How to receive and save email attachments
- How to organise attachments on your computer, Google Drive and Google Photos
- How to send files and photos as email attachments
- How to attach files from your computer, Google Drive and Google Photos
- How to use emojis in emails
- How to customise email text using fonts, colours and formatting options
- How to schedule emails to be sent at a later date and time
- How to create and use an email signature
- How confidential and self-expiring email features work
- How to use existing folders and labels in Gmail
- How to create folders and develop an email filing system
- How to create rules and filters to automatically organise incoming emails
- How to automatically move, label or delete emails using rules
Course outcome
After this workshop, you should feel more confident using the advanced features available in modern email services.
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the difference between email and webmail services
- Understand the benefits of using multiple email accounts
- Receive, save and organise email attachments confidently
- Send files and photos as attachments
- Create and manage folders and labels to keep your inbox organised
- Use filters and rules to automatically manage incoming messages
- Create signatures and customise your emails
- Schedule emails to be sent at a time that suits you
- Manage your inbox more efficiently and effectively
What you need to know
Entry requirements
This course is designed for seniors who already have basic email skills and would like to extend their knowledge and confidence using email.
Participants should be comfortable sending, receiving and replying to emails and have a basic understanding of using an email account.
What you need to provide
- Notepad and pen
- Your own laptop, tablet or smartphone (optional)
Computers will be available during the workshop. You are welcome to bring your own device if you would prefer to practise on the technology you use at home.
Other information
This workshop is delivered in a computer classroom and combines teacher demonstrations with practical, hands-on activities.
A training Gmail account can be provided if required. No exams or assessments are involved, and participants are encouraged to work at their own pace in a relaxed and supportive environment.
About your trainer
David has extensive experience helping seniors build practical digital skills and confidence using computers, smartphones and online technologies. His patient and supportive teaching style helps learners feel comfortable exploring technology and asking questions in a relaxed environment.