HAL's Onboard Digital Workshop Curriculum Expanded Featuring Latest Technology

[Krazy Kruizers]

 

Holland America Line’s Onboard Digital Workshop Curriculum Expanded Featuring Latest Technology

 

 

 

Complimentary courses teach an extensive array of digital skills

 

Holland America Line has expanded its Digital Workshops powered by Microsoft Windows enrichment program with the latest technology and classes for all skill levels. The popular complimentary workshops, led by Microsoft-trained “techsperts” on all 15 ships in the Holland America fleet, teach guests with varying levels of computer and camera experience how to take better vacation photos, make movies, edit pictures and create online scrapbooks.

Guests also learn how to share digital memories via email, keep a more secure PC at home, stay connected through instant messaging and webcams, find the best PC for their budget and lifestyle, and navigate new features of Windows 7, Microsoft's latest operating system.

“The Digital Workshops have consistently been a favorite and the perfect way for guests to share their cruise experience with friends and relatives,” says Richard Meadows, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. “Our partnership with Microsoft means that our guests will always have access to the latest software and tools, in addition to highly trained ‘techsperts’ who can show them the ins and outs of their computers — for no charge.”

The curriculum currently offers ten 50-minute workshops, including:

• “Camera Basics” teaches guests the best ways to use their digital cameras.

• “Transferring Photos” demonstrates how to easily get pictures from a camera to a PC with Windows Live Photo Gallery.

• “Introductory Photo Editing” illustrates how to improve the look and feel of photos with Windows Live Photo Gallery.

• “Creative Photo Editing” shows how to apply artistic touches to pictures with Windows Live Photo Gallery.

• “Making Movies” lets guests create slide shows and videos with Windows Live Movie Maker.

• “Photo Sharing” covers how to email and store pictures to share with others using Windows Live Mail.

• “Stay Connected” shows how to keep in touch with friends and family using Windows Live Messenger.

• “Windows 7” provides an inside look at Microsoft’s newest PC operating system.

• “PC Buying” helps guests discover the right Windows 7 PC for varying lifestyles and budgets.

• “PC Security” explains how to protect information with the safety features of a Windows 7PC.

Two new sessions also have been developed: “Files, Folders and Sharing” and “Introduction to the Cloud.” They will teach guests how to better manage the contents of their computers through file and folder management and how to create and share files with Office Web applications and Skydrive.

The digital workshop showcases state-of-the-art technology provided and maintained by Microsoft, including Windows 7-certified computers, printers, scanners and a wireless network. The workshops also feature flat-screen TVs for easy viewing of videos and “techspert” demonstrations.

Guests can choose to attend all or just some of the workshops, with each offered at various times and days throughout every cruise. Multiple workshops are held every day. In addition, one-on-one coaching, called “Techspert Time,” also is available for more than 20 hours each week for guests to stop by with questions.

For more information on Holland America Line’s cruises and cruisetours, consult a professional travel seller, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit http://www.hollandamerica.com.

[rkacruiser]

Many thanks for sharing this information, KK. I, for one, am in need of as much instruction in the digital camera area that I can get.

 

I have attended a session or two in the past and found them useful. I plan on attending more on my up-coming Volendam cruise.

[OVgirl]

We took a few of the classes on our last NA cruise. I learned a lot from the workshop on Movie Maker. Watching them go through the steps, made it less intimidating and worth trying at home.

 

Just make sure you know your own level before attending. The classes go anywhere from beginner level (0 Knowledge) to a little more informed.

[ginger and professor]

It is a shame that they stick with microsoft for their photo and movie presentations. It is so clumsy compared with the simpler apple applications.

I guess they agreed to a exclusive contract.

[Roadguy]

Perhaps some people don't like fruit. I am lookin forward to these classes in two weeks on the Z.What's the level just below beginner ??lol

 

Richard

[cruisin'teach]

Classes are really well done! Looking forward to refresher courses on the NA! Just be sure to get to the room early since space fills up quickly. Glad I will have my own laptop.

[HamOp]

Perhaps some people don't like fruit. I am lookin forward to these classes in two weeks on the Z.What's the level just below beginner ??lol

 

Richard

Can I get you an apple?

 

I'm a PC....:D

[Krazy Kruizers]

I am looking forward to these new work shops -- hope I can make it to a couple of them.

[Duck Duck Cruise]

I would be interested in them doing Linux workshops. We use ubuntu and love it after getting fed up with MS products.:mad:

 

Of course, I don't think they could get Microsoft to sponsor Linus workshops.;)

[GeriatricNurse]

 

Holland America Line’s Onboard Digital Workshop Curriculum Expanded Featuring Latest Technology

 

 

 

 

Complimentary courses teach an extensive array of digital skills

 

Holland America Line has expanded its Digital Workshops powered by Microsoft Windows enrichment program with the latest technology and classes for all skill levels. The popular complimentary workshops, led by Microsoft-trained “techsperts” on all 15 ships in the Holland America fleet, teach guests with varying levels of computer and camera experience how to take better vacation photos, make movies, edit pictures and create online scrapbooks.

Guests also learn how to share digital memories via email, keep a more secure PC at home, stay connected through instant messaging and webcams, find the best PC for their budget and lifestyle, and navigate new features of Windows 7, Microsoft's latest operating system.

“The Digital Workshops have consistently been a favorite and the perfect way for guests to share their cruise experience with friends and relatives,” says Richard Meadows, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. “Our partnership with Microsoft means that our guests will always have access to the latest software and tools, in addition to highly trained ‘techsperts’ who can show them the ins and outs of their computers — for no charge.”

The curriculum currently offers ten 50-minute workshops, including:

• “Camera Basics” teaches guests the best ways to use their digital cameras.

• “Transferring Photos” demonstrates how to easily get pictures from a camera to a PC with Windows Live Photo Gallery.

• “Introductory Photo Editing” illustrates how to improve the look and feel of photos with Windows Live Photo Gallery.

• “Creative Photo Editing” shows how to apply artistic touches to pictures with Windows Live Photo Gallery.

• “Making Movies” lets guests create slide shows and videos with Windows Live Movie Maker.

• “Photo Sharing” covers how to email and store pictures to share with others using Windows Live Mail.

• “Stay Connected” shows how to keep in touch with friends and family using Windows Live Messenger.

• “Windows 7” provides an inside look at Microsoft’s newest PC operating system.

• “PC Buying” helps guests discover the right Windows 7 PC for varying lifestyles and budgets.

• “PC Security” explains how to protect information with the safety features of a Windows 7PC.

Two new sessions also have been developed: “Files, Folders and Sharing” and “Introduction to the Cloud.” They will teach guests how to better manage the contents of their computers through file and folder management and how to create and share files with Office Web applications and Skydrive.

The digital workshop showcases state-of-the-art technology provided and maintained by Microsoft, including Windows 7-certified computers, printers, scanners and a wireless network. The workshops also feature flat-screen TVs for easy viewing of videos and “techspert” demonstrations.

Guests can choose to attend all or just some of the workshops, with each offered at various times and days throughout every cruise. Multiple workshops are held every day. In addition, one-on-one coaching, called “Techspert Time,” also is available for more than 20 hours each week for guests to stop by with questions.

For more information on Holland America Line’s cruises and cruisetours, consult a professional travel seller, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com.

 

I (still) have Windows XP :eek: which I really like :)! Too bad that it will not be 'supported' after April, 2014! :( Would I benefit from attending these classes using Windows 7?:confused: As well, the (next) Microsoft OS Windows 8 is set to be released late this summer! ;)

[lettienets]

If you are on a longer cruise, say 14, 17 days, I have discovered the classes are repeated over and over and in a different order during the day. So you don't have to feel pressured to get there early and wait in line at the beginning of the cruise. Plenty of time and space later on.