If you have reasonable internet access, and
you don't mind learning about computers from a
computer, you may find AskIT's free online training and support
useful. Here are some useful places to start:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The FAQ page provides answers to student's questions
about:
- Buying a computer
- Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Staroffice programs (a free alternative to Microsoft
Office)
- Computer viruses
- Passwords
- Email
- Internet download quota
- Downloading free software plug-ins (e.g. Adobe Acrobat
Reader)
LearningFast - Online interactive learning
AskI.T. also offers online training for UQ
students through Learningfast. Check our resources page for other
documentation and links to assist UQ students on the AskI.T.
website.
Learningfast is an online help service designed
to assist UQ students in the use of applications such as Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and many others.
Note: Learningfast recommends the use of Internet
Explorer web browser to view its website content.
QuikIT
AskI.T. offers general classes for students in a range of computer
programs, from more general topics such as Computing @ UQ, to specific
programs such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as
tailored classes for specific student groups. See the list of the
classes at the link above.
AskIT Helpdesk
