Information from PSP (posted 5th Nov, 2021)
How to Use the Internet Safely - A Guide for Seniors. You can read this at your leisure.
Information Sessions
Online Safety from the Australian Government (posted 5th Nov, 2021)
Free Online Safety Presentations Lots of topics for the months ahead. When you access this link scroll to the top to see all the options.
The 'Be Connected' Website - a really Great Resource
There is a range of easy to use lessons on the Be Connected website that can help you learn new things and get the most from your device. Visit the website here and explore the very wide range of topics available at your own pace.
You can get help with the following topics:
-
Computer Basics
-
Using your smart phone or tablet
-
Understanding data and Wi-Fi
-
Avoiding scams
-
Making video calls
-
Using MyGov
-
Online shopping
-
Online banking
And many more!
Be brave and explore this website.
If you need some confidence to get started scroll down to the video titled 'What is Be Connected'.
If you need a little bit more confidence to get started watch the video of Vera who is a very busy grandmother. Scroll to the end of the Home Page.
Staying Connected Using Zoom
Read instructions here
Watch a 30 minute training session titled 'Getting Started With Zoom Meetings' here
Online Resources
Tech Boomers has over 100 free courses. View their home page here.
More specifically you can check out the following links on their website:
-
How to Use Facebook (20 tutorials)
-
How to Use E Bay (23 tutorials)
-
Introduction to Amazon (17 tutorials)
-
Ancestry - the best 7 websites
-
Introduction to Skype (on various devices) (17 tutorials)
-
Netflix Basics (19 tutorials)
From Probus South Pacific
-
Creating strong passwords and staying safe online
-
How to Create a Facebook Profile
-
4 Biggest Barriers to Being Tech Savvy
-
Cloud Storage - What is it and how can it help you?
Online Webinars - Online Safety for Seniors
You need to register for these sessions which are courtesy of
the Australian Government.
Following are easy to read notes from these Webinars.
-
Can You Spot a Scam
-
Staying Safe Online
-
Staying Safe on Facebook
-
Connecting to Others
-
Safer Online Shopping and Banking
-
Data and Public WiFi
-
Selling Safely Online
-
The Safest Way to Buy and Sell Online
-
Your Rights When Buying Online
-
Buying Groceries Online and having them delivered
Video Clips
The advantage of watching online video clips on technical procedures is that you can watch them over and over, or even pause them to help understand whatever is been explained. Following are a number of video clips on various aspects of Information Technology. With each video you can choose to watch it on full screen. Make sure your speakers are not on mute. This list will increase as the year progresses. Beware - many of the following videos will commence with an ad which you will be able to skip if you see the 'Skip Ad' icon on the screen.
-
Microsoft Word Tutorial - Beginners Level 1 (29 minutes) . Below the video clip are notes that are referenced during the video.
-
The Beginner's Guide to Excel - Excel Basics Tutorial (21 minutes)
Notes
Throughout the year links to notes will be added from any Information Technology Sessions that are run. So, watch this space.