Tech Savvy Seniors - Hornsby - Ku-ring-gai Community College

Introduction to the Internet - Part 1

WELCOME TO THE INTERNET! INTRODUCTION THE INTERNET - PART 1 For people who didn’t grow up with computers, the internet can seem like a scary place. There is a world of unfamiliar jargon and new ways of communicating to contend with, and sometimes it can seem overwhelming. The truth is, however, that the internet has become quite user-friendly in recent years, and anybody is capable of accessing millions of websites, sending emails, shopping and banking online, and much more. WHO IS... [More]

Introduction to the Internet - Part 1

Fri 1 Nov
10am - 11:30am (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

Colin Wong

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Fri 1 Nov 2024	10am - 11:30am (UTC+11:00)	Room 5 - Hornsby Head Office

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Introduction to Online Shopping and Banking - Part I

SHOPPING AND BANKING ON THE WEB You no longer need to head to the bank branch to perform every transaction, and you can buy just about anything you need online without ever stepping outside your door. You can transfer money, pay bills, buy groceries and other goods, and even make all your travel arrangements online. WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR? You know that you can shop, bank and pay bills online, and are interested to learn more and try it yourself. You want to know how to find... [More]

Introduction to Online Shopping and Banking - Part I

Fri 29 Nov
10am - 11:30am (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

Colin Wong

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Fri 29 Nov 2024	10am - 11:30am (UTC+11:00)	Room 5 - Hornsby Head Office

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Introduction to cyber safety: how to stay safe online

You want to get onto the internet, but are worried that it’s not safe. You want to understand and recognise the threats the internet might present, the measures you can take to avoid them, and the tools available to protect you and your computer. What you'll need: An internet-connected laptop or desktop computer What you'll learn: This workshop covers the basics of internet security: the things that can potentially go wrong and the simple steps you can take to avoid them. Note:... [More]

Introduction to cyber safety: how to stay safe online

Fri 6 Dec
10am - 11:30am (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

Colin Wong

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Fri 6 Dec 2024	10am - 11:30am (UTC+11:00)	Room 5 - Hornsby Head Office

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Computer Beginners

Hardly touched a computer and want to learn? Our patient, caring teachers are very experienced at making ‘computer phobic’ learners comfortable with using a computer. This course will take you from how to use a mouse, explain how things work, learn how to open and shut down computers and programs. HKCC has received funding to run low-fee courses for Seniors 60+ under the Tech Savvy Seniors Program – a NSW Government initiative in partnership with Telstra. Pre-requisite None Outcome... [More]

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Introduction to Email Part 1

Email is one of the fundamental internet technologies, a tool used by nearly every person with an internet connection. It allows you to –at no cost – send a letter of unlimited length to one person, or many people at once. It arrives almost instantly, and they can reply straight away. Setting up your own email account will allow you to communicate with people you know in ways you never thought possible. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN This workshop covers the basic steps you need to help keep in... [More]

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Sharing Photos and other attachments online

In this workshop we’ll cover using email and Facebook to share your photos and files. First up, we’ll look at how to attach files to your emails. Second, we’ll look at how you can use your Facebook account (if you have one) to upload individual photos and entire photo albums to the web, for viewing by anybody on your friends list – or in the world, if you choose. What you’ll need: An email account; either the Gmail account set up in our Introduction to Email Part 1 workshop, or... [More]

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Introduction to Smartphones

In his workshop, you will learn the basics of how to navigate your way around a smartphone with a touchscreen. You will learn how to turn the phone on and off, make and receive calls, add a contact and look up a contact, and change the volume on the phone. You will also learn briefly about apps, what they are, how to download them, and the costs associated with them. What you’ll need to bring: An internet-connected smartphone An existing Apple account (or Apple ID), for downloading... [More]

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Introduction to Social Media - Part 3

In this session you’ll find out how to upload both individual photos and entire photo albums to Facebook. We’ll also look at adding photos and web addresses to tweets, as well as creating your own YouTube channel and uploading videos to it to share with the world. You will be looking for ways to quickly and easily share photos, videos and message with others using existing Facebook, Google (Gmail) and/or Twitter accounts. You may have set these while attending the Introduction to... [More]

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Be Connected - Introduction to myGov

Be Connected training is fully funded by the Australian Government for learners over the age of 50. [More]

Be Connected - Introduction to myGov

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Venue TBA

Craig Hamilton

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How to use QR Codes

In this class you will learn to use your smart phone to scan a QR code, whether for contact tracing, to access a menu at a restaurant or visit a website. What you'll need: An internet-connected smartphone Note this class is for seniors aged over 60. Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Community College has received funding to run these low-fee courses under the Tech Savvy Seniors Program – a NSW Government initiative in partnership with Telstra. Photo ID is required. [More]

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