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Connect and Thrive! Digital Literacy for Seniors

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Small classes for people 50 years and older.

Book yourself and your friends in for a class about technology. You can choose from a variety of topics that are designed to help you get started with technology or to find new and interesting uses for your devices.

Select from a range of topics. You can book for yourself or bring along a small group (up to 4 people). Please note that topics must be selected ahead of time and only one topic will be covered during a session.

Bring along your own device or use some of ours.

(Please book only one session per day)

Topics covered:

  • Basic computer skills (Windows 10)
  • Internet browsing basics and search
  • Email basics
  • Apple Mac basics (BYOD required)
  • Using cloud services
  • Accessing online library resources
  • Mastering your passwords and online security
  • Staying connected with video calling
  • Master your web browser
  • Get started with 3D printing
  • Get started with video editing'
  • Making the most of your home internet connection
  • Accessing music or video streaming services
  • Android phone and tablet basics (e.g. Samsung, Sony, HTC, ZTE devices)
  • iPhone and iPad basics
  • Microsoft Office basics
  • Understanding your Google account
  • Understanding your Microsoft account
  • Understanding your AppleID
  • How to use Google Maps and navigate public transport etc
  • Taking and sharing photos on your device
  • How to watch videos with Youtube
  • Making games with code
  • Getting started with electronics and coding
  • Podcasting
  • VR

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