Available courses
Seniors IT Session 11: Games and Practice
(Content from BeConnected website)
Here are some fun games and practice exercises to help you to continue developing your IT skills.
Seniors IT Session 10: Introduction to Smart Homes
(Content from BeConnected website)
Ever wondered how technology can be used to help you out with your day-to-day tasks? Learn everything you need to know about smart devices, smart speakers and setting up a smart home of your own.
You’ll learn how to safely set up a smart speaker by training it to recognise your voice, how you can use a smart TV to watch catch-up TV and how you can use the cloud to save and back up your important photos and documents.
The courses in this topic are:
Seniors IT Session 9: All About Apps
(Content from BeConnected website)
Wondering what all the fuss is about? This topic takes you into the world of apps, or Applications, the little amazing programs that can help you do almost anything.
Seniors IT Session 8: Online Hobbies
(Content from BeConnected website)
Learn how you can build your family tree, travel to places far and wide without leaving your chair, and how to create your very own blog to share your experiences and knowledge.
- Researching family history
- Exploring Google Earth
- Google Earth - more than a map
Seniors IT Session 7: Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks
(Content from BeConnected website)
How do you set up a Wi-Fi network to use the internet at home? Is it safe to connect to public Wi-Fi? We answer these questions and more in these courses.
Seniors IT Session 6: All About Data
(Content from BeConnected website)
Seniors IT Session 5: More Online Skills
(Content from BeConnected website)
Develop your online skills by learning how to shop online, watch catch-up TV online, and connect with others using Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook.
Seniors IT Session 4: Safety First
(Content from BeConnected website)
Protect your personal information and money with hints and tips to help you stay safer online.
- Downloading and saving documents
- Help and support
Seniors IT Session 3: Getting Started Online
(Content from BeConnected)
Navigating the online world can be a little tricky at first, but this course will teach you some essential skills to getting started online.
Seniors IT Session 2: Getting to know your device
(Content from BeConnected website)
This topic will teach you the basic functions of a keyboard, mouse and computer, including how to change settings and manage your files.
Seniors IT Session 1: Absolute Basics
(Content from BeConnected website)
This session will explore the following items:
- What is a laptop
- What is a tablet
- What is a smartphone
- What is the Internet
Selling Items Online (Ebay, Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace) and using QR Codes
This course will look at how to take photographs of your wares and upload them into a seller's account in various online selling/purchasing platforms, as well as a brief overview of how to scan QR codes.
Managing Files
Blogging
Welcome to the wonderful world of sharing your thoughts to untold millions! Enjoy fame without the resulting bother of money! Learn how to blog.
Using Word (LibreOffice) for documents
Learn how to use Word/LibreOffice to create documents such as letters, simple flyers and posters
Mouse Games
Learn how to use your mouse with this fun series of games! (Computer mouse. Live mice not recommended for these games.)
The Internet and Emergencies
This is a short course designed to help you find information on the internet about emergencies, and also identify technology that can help in an emergency.