Introduction to computers
This workshop will walk you first through the basics of what a computer is, what its components are and how it’s operated. We’ll teach you how to use a mouse and keyboard. Then we’ll put those skills to good use to create your first document on the computer, and perhaps do a little web surfing along the way. 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...
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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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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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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 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 Email - Part 2
You may be looking to follow-up what you learned in the Introduction to Email Part 1 workshop or wanting to improve upon your existing understanding of email. Either way, this session completes the course and equips you to use all of email’s most important features. WHAT YOU’LL NEED • An email account; either the Gmail account set up in the Introduction to Email Part 1 workshop, or another existing email account. • Ideally, you will also have some emails in your Inbox, and a...
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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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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 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...
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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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