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Introduction to Social Media - Part 1
WHAT TO USE AND WHEN The internet helps you stay in touch with friends and loved ones. Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter let you see what’s happening in the lives of friends, and allows you to let them know what’s going on in yours. Other tools like YouTube and Flickr allow you to share videos and photos with them (and the world). Finally, there are tools like Skype that let you know when people are online and talk to them in an instant – and for free. WHO IS THIS...
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"Digital Technology Skills for English as a second language speakers (Beginners)"
Learn digital and English language skills! This course is for for English as a second language speakers at a Beginners Level. Be Connected training is fully funded by the Australian Government for learners over the age of 50.
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Introduction to Tablets
Who is this workshop for? You’ve seen friends and family watching movies and reading books on a tablet and want to fnd out more, or you want to surf the internet and send emails but don’t need or want a full-blown computer. Or maybe you like your computer but wish it was easier to use and move from place to place. Whoever you are, there are lots of reasons to love a tablet. What you'll need: An internet-connected tablet; either your own or supplied by the workshop organisers. You...
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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.
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Using the Cloud
Explore the benefits of the cloud and how it can be used to back up and share photos and other important documents from your computer or mobile device. You'll learn how to use the cloud and Google Maps to locate your devices and share your location with close family and friends. The cloud can be used to share information, including your location, photos and even how to locate a lost device. It’s good to know how to do this and how to switch off sharing if you change your mind....
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Smart Homes
This course explains what a smart home is and how you can create a smart home of your own. You’ll be introduced to the voice assistant and learn how it can be used to control devices and appliances in your home. Course topics include: What is smart home technology? How to set up smart home technology Using a voice assistant Using smart home devices Using smart TVs TV, movie and music streaming services Updated What is the cloud? The cloud and you Be Connected training is fully...
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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 Smartphones - iPhone
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 Apple account (or Apple ID), for downloading apps to...
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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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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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