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Tech Savvy Seniors – Podcasts and Audiobooks

Course Overview

Are you going on a long trip and want to listen to a book? Or would you like to listen to a book while you’re in the house or in the garden? Perhaps your eyes get tired if you read for a long time and you wish someone else would read the book for you? Then an audiobook is probably better for you!

But what is an audiobook? Audiobooks are a ‘talking’ book – someone (often famous) reading the book for you to listen to.

Ever wanted to listen to a radio show that you missed, or would you like to share a show with a friend, or find new radio shows to listen to? And listen to them – anytime? Anywhere? Then you would love a podcast!

A podcast is like listening to a pre-recorded radio show which you can access whenever you want.

This podcasts and audiobooks course will cover both topics and show you how you can listen to a radio show or a talking book on your smart device!

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

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What you will learn

Course outline

Learn all about podcasts and audiobooks:

  • What are they?
  • How to get them?
  • What device and software do you need to listen to podcasts and audiobooks?
  • Safety considerations
  • How much do they cost? (Hint: most are free)

Explain the differences between:

  • Podcasts
  • Blogs
  • Vlogs
  • Audiobooks

Explain the differences between:

  • Podcasts
  • Podcasts shows
  • Podcast episodes

Consider the various options to get audiobooks and which might be more appropriate for you.

Course outcome

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Know what podcast apps are available, where to get them and how to get them.
  • Know how to listen to shows on a podcast app.
  • Be able to name at least three ways you can listen to an audiobook and argue which alternative is the more appropriate for you.

What you need to know

Entry requirements

If you want to install a podcast app then you will need:

  • A smartphone or tablet
  • To know how to install apps
  • To know your Apple AppleID and password or Google account & password

Prerequisite: Essential

Participants must be over 60 years old. Tech Savvy Seniors is an initiative of the NSW Ageing Strategy and is funded in partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra.

What you need to provide

  • Notepad and Pen
  • You can bring a smartphone / tablet / Windows PC / Apple MacBook to use the web browser that is installed if you wish.

On campus students will be provided with a computer during the class.

Coming soon

There are currently no classes scheduled for this course.

Please check back later as classes are added regularly or get in touch for more information.

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Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Our college campus locations are:

    • Blacktown
    • Chatswood
    • Carlingford
    • Epping
    • Ryde
    • Mt Druitt
  • Virtual classroom
  • Complete workplace training
  • Combine ways to study

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How to Enrol

Step 1 - Choose Your Course

  • Select the non-accredited short course you are interested in.
  • Find a day and time that suits your schedule.

Note: Enrolment is open to anyone 18 years or older.

Step 2 - Enrol and Verify

  • Click ‘Enrol Now’ after selecting your course and schedule.
  • Enter your details on the enrolment page.
  • Verify your email through a secure link sent to your email address.
  • Complete the secure checkout and payment process.

Ensure you read the Terms and Conditions available at: Macquarie Community College Terms and Conditions. For assistance, call customer service at 1300 845 888.

Step 3 - Receive Your Enrolment Details

  • You will receive an immediate enrolment confirmation email upon successful enrolment. Check and read the attached Terms and Conditions.
  • The payer of the enrolment will receive a tax invoice immediately after processing.
  • You will receive a course reminder email a day before your class begins.
  • For Online Zoom classes, a Zoom link and password will be emailed the day before class. Use the same link and password for subsequent sessions if applicable.