Course Overview
Build confidence using the internet safely in this beginner-friendly Tech Savvy Seniors workshop. Designed for older adults who want to better understand how the internet works, this practical course explains the basics of getting online, using web browsers, searching for information and recognising safe and trustworthy websites.
The internet is now part of everyday life, helping people stay connected with family and friends, access news and entertainment, manage banking and shopping, and find information and services. This course will help you understand how to use the internet more confidently and safely for everyday tasks.
You will learn the difference between the internet, Wi-Fi and mobile data, as well as the difference between a web browser and a search engine. With guided demonstrations and practical activities, you will practise searching for useful information, opening and navigating websites, using browser tabs and returning to favourite websites.
The workshop also introduces important internet safety skills, including how to recognise trustworthy websites and identify warning signs that a website may be risky. You will also learn how browser history works, how bookmarks can help you save useful websites and how private browsing can be used when you do not want your browsing history saved on the device.
This course is designed to be relaxed, practical and supportive, with no exams and plenty of opportunities to ask questions while building your digital confidence.
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
In this workshop you will learn:
- What the internet is and how it can be used in everyday life
- How to connect to the internet
- What Wi-Fi and mobile data are
- The difference between Wi-Fi and mobile data
- What a web browser is and how it works
- What a search engine is and how it differs from a web browser
- How to use a web browser to search for everyday information
- About common web browsers and why there are different browsers available
- How to recognise safe and trustworthy websites
- Warning signs that may indicate a risky website
- How to navigate between websites using browser tabs
- How to save favourite websites using bookmarks
- How to return to previously visited websites using browser history
- How browsing history is recorded
- How to use private browsing when you do not want your browsing history saved
Course outcome
By the end of this workshop, participants will have a clearer understanding of what the internet is and how it can be used safely for everyday activities.
You will be able to use a web browser to search for information, navigate between websites using tabs, recognise signs of trustworthy and potentially risky websites, and return to useful websites using bookmarks and browsing history.
Participants will also understand the basic differences between Wi-Fi, mobile data, web browsers and search engines, helping them feel more confident exploring the internet independently.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
This course is designed for beginners who want to build confidence using the internet and web browsers safely.
You are welcome to bring your own smart device, including a laptop, Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, Android phone or tablet.
What you need to provide
- Notepad
- Pen
- A smartphone, tablet or laptop if you would like to practise using your own device
Other information
The course is designed to be relaxed and supportive, with no exams and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
The Epping campus is close to public transport, including trains, light rail and buses.