When learner Evelyn Harrison began the basic computer training
course at ACE IT (Age Concern Edinburgh Information Technology),
little did she realise that within a matter of weeks she would have
used her new found computer skills to achieve 2nd place in a
national digital photography competition!
“Little did I think at the onset” Said Evelyn in a letter to ACE IT.
“That I would be working with photos on our computer and then, with
some essential help in the class, e-mailing one of my pictures to
Age Concern’s “Memories of summer” photo competition (Linkage
Newsletter).
A short time later Evelyn was delighted to hear that not only had
her photograph of ‘Sunrise at Loch Rannoch’ received 2nd place in
the competition - but also that she had won a prize of Marks &
Spencer gift vouchers worth £25.
“We were thrilled to hear that Evelyn had done so well in the
competition” Said Jenny Ridge, Chief Executive of ACE IT. “We always
encourage our learners to explore ways and means of getting the most
of the internet. Evelyn’s experience just goes to show what can be
achieved with even a little experience”.
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Sunrise at Loch Rannoch
by Evelyn Harrison. ©Copyright 2009 |
Returning to class for the final training session saw Evelyn present
the staff of ACE IT with a framed copy of the winning photograph
alongside a donation of the prize vouchers.
“Winning a prize was an added bonus and as a “thank you” for
enabling me to enter” Evelyn went on to say. “I would like to donate
the prize I was given to ACE IT to spend on something for the
office”.
Evelyn’s tutor Maria Bathgate commented “ I’m so happy that Evelyn
won, she is so enthusiastic and it will encourage future learners to
fulfil their dreams.
“Digital cameras have opened up new worlds for many people who would
never normally describe themselves as artistic” Said Pol Steele, ACE
IT’s creative designer. “Online exhibitions are a great way for
people to share their work with the world and can encourage folk to
explore the creative possibilities of their computers. Coming at the
very end of their 10 week training course with ACE IT ,Evelyn and
her husband celebrated the benefits of taking the first steps down
the digital highway”.
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“Thank you again for making our
learning journey so enjoyable!” |
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Evelyn Harrison. 2010 |
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