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...
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Introduction to Tablets - Android
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR? Tablets are a revolutionary new way of accessing the internet, playing games and communicating. They can do a lot of the things your computer can do, and they can be used or carried pretty much anywhere. This workshop is for people who have never used a tablet but are interested in finding out what they can do. You don’t need to have a lot of PC or mobile smartphone experience. WHAT YOU’LL NEED Each workshop attendee will need an iPad, or be able to share...
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Introduction to Smartphones - Android
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: An internet-connected smartphone An existing Google account (or Google ID), for downloading apps...
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Introduction to Transport Apps (NSW)
In this workshop you’ll learn what an app is, and how to use three different transport apps for trains, buses and other forms of public transport to get around. We’ll look at three of the more popular apps in this workshop: Transport for NSW Trip Planner Opal Travel Moovit It is important to note that here are other transport apps available, with similar functions, that you are able to investigate via https://transportnsw.info/apps. Note this class is for seniors aged over 60....
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Managing Digital Assets
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR? You will almost certainly have important digital assets, including online accounts or memberships and files stored on a smartphone, computer, tablet or other digital device, as well as in the cloud. So, it’s very likely that this workshop is for you. Indeed, it’s for very nearly everyone. WHAT YOU’LL NEED FOR THIS WORKSHOP A laptop, smartphone or tablet with internet access. Your passwords and other logon information for your online activities, such as...
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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...
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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...
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Introduction to Video Calling
Video calling (using Zoom and Skype) **OVERVIEW ** Video calling is an additional way to connect with friends and family as well as participate in activities, events and appointments from a distance. The aim of this workshop is to teach people how to use common video calling applications in safe and appropriate ways. WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR? Seniors who would like to learn how to use video calling and test it out in a safe environment. HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE This training guide...
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Introduction to NSW Seniors Card Website
OVERVIEW If you’re a NSW resident over the age of 60, you may already be well aware of the benefits of the Seniors Card/Senior Savers Card. Having a Seniors Card gives you access to major discounts with thousands of stores and government services, from transport, to insurance, to groceries, to plumbing and other services. The introduction of the Senior Savers Card is available for those who are working more than 20 hours of work per week and not yet eligible for the Seniors Card....
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Introduction to MyGov - online class
Session overview: This session is designed to give learners a practical understanding of what MyGov is, how it works, and how it can allow them to independently manage government services. At the end of this session, learners will have: ● Created a MyGov account ● Increased their confidence in using MyGov ● Gained an understanding of how to link relevant services to their MyGov account If learners already have a MyGov account but just want to know more about it, they may only want...
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