Course Overview
The Seniors Computer Club is a free informal program to assist seniors (50+ yrs old) to become more digitally literate and computer savvy.
Computers are now a part of everyday life. Having computer skills allows you to access information on the internet, connect with family and friends from across the world, shop online and more!
The Seniors Computer Club provides an opportunity for seniors to learn in a friendly, non judgemental environment with like-minded people. The club is run by an experienced digital mentor, and will provide tools and insights to allow you to become more comfortable in the digital age. Each meeting, we will focus on a specific topic of interest, provide opportunities to learn and practice skills in a supported environment and to ask more specific questions of the facilitator.
You will learn how to set up and send email, how to communicate with family and friends over Skype, how to shop and do banking on the internet, internet safety and security, social media, how to take photos using your digital device and more!
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!
What you will learn
Course outline
This program is aimed at allowing seniors to feel more comfortable using digital technology and providing the skills, knowledge and encouragement to try new things on computers.
We will cover things such as how to:
- Set up and send email
- Skype with family and friends
- Security on the internet
- Online shopping and banking
- Using apps for travel
- Social media
- Using devices for music and photos
- What digital device will suit me
Course outcome
Completing this course will enable you to be more digitally literate and computer savvy. You will have more knowledge about technology helping you become more comfortable and confident in the digital age.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
No prior experience is necessary.
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
Computers will be provided but if you have a laptop or tablet, you can bring it so that you can practice on the device you use regularly.