Would you like to start learning about electronics? The information here might help you. This information is a part of the Electronics Centre at the Equinet Broadcasting Network.
The Electronics Centre at the Equinet Broadcasting Network provides an introduction. That introduction might help you understand information here.
You might use the information here to help you begin understanding electronics. You might want both an understanding of electronics ideas and appropriate hands-on electronics skills. You might get some of the knowledge and skills via an appropriate educational institution.
Electronics is a changing field. New information and discoveries affect the field of electronics. You might use various resources to continue improving and updating your knowledge and skills.
These resources might help you learn about electronics. An understanding of some mathematics might help you learn electronics. You can learn or review mathematics.
Some resources on the Internet might be called "Electronics Tutorials" or "Basic Electronics" tutorials. However, some of them might assume some background knowledge. Some might tend to cover only specialized topics. Some might discuss "basic electronics", but their language might be difficult (or offensive) for some readers. Also, the information in some tutorials may or may not be accurate or up-to-date.
If the Internet-based resources seem confusing or inappropriate, you might try the "Other resources" instead. Please don't let some Internet-based resources discourage you. Some Internet-based resources may be produced by well-meaning people. However, they might not know your learning situation. You might find that materials from a library or other non-Internet resources are more helpful. The "Other resources" listing might help.
Have you found a "Basic Electronics Tutorial" that is helpful to a woman starting electronics studies? Have you found one that is helpful for an EAL/ESL woman reader? ("EAL" means "English as an Additional Language"; "ESL" means "English as a Second Language"). If "yes", please e-mail information about them to ebn@excite.com.
You might access some of these resources via your public library. Ask the librarians for more information or for help. If the material is unavailable locally, you might be able to use an "inter-library loan". You might also ask the librarians about equivalent alternative resources. If English is not your first language, you might begin with children's materials about electronics.
The UCANDO series of videos introduces electronics. One library system that might have some of them is the Richmond Public Library (Richmond, British Columbia, Canada). Do you or does your local library want to purchase some of the videos? You might contact an Electronic Equipment and Supplies store for more UCANDO information. One example is RP Electronics (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada).
You might be interested in courses using hands-on activities to introduce electronics. Examples might include "Mr. Circuit I. - Electronics Discovery Lab" and "Mr. Circuit II. - Digital Magic Lab". For more information about these and other electronics "labs", you might contact EKI (Electronic Kourseware International).
You might contact your local educational institutions, like schools and colleges. Ask about introductory electronics courses. Ask for course brochures or course calendars. If appropriate, ask what financial assistance is available. If appropriate, ask about child care.
Suggestions? Questions? Having trouble with a link here?
Feel free to e-mail the Equinet Broadcasting Network at ebn@excite.com.
This page was updated on August 20, 2004.
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