Course Overview
Explore the online world with confidence in our How to Browse the Internet Safely workshop.
The internet plays an important role in everyday life. It helps us stay connected with family and friends, access news and information, shop online, manage banking, watch videos and find services when we need them. However, many people are unsure how the internet works or how to recognise safe and trustworthy websites.
This practical workshop will help you build confidence using the internet safely and effectively. You’ll learn the basics of getting online, using web browsers, searching for information and navigating websites, while developing skills that can help you make informed decisions when browsing the web.
You’ll also learn how to recognise trustworthy websites, identify warning signs that a website may be unsafe and understand simple ways to protect yourself online. Through guided demonstrations and practical activities, you’ll gain the confidence to explore the internet more independently.
This workshop is designed specifically for seniors who are new to using the internet or would like to feel more comfortable and confident browsing online.
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 is 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 search for information online
- How to open and navigate websites
- About common web browsers and their features
- 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 private browsing works and when it may be useful
Course outcome
After this workshop, you should feel more confident using the internet to find information and access online services safely.
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the basics of how the internet works
- Use a web browser to search for information online
- Navigate between websites using browser tabs and bookmarks
- Recognise signs of trustworthy and potentially risky websites
- Understand the difference between Wi-Fi, mobile data, web browsers and search engines
- Use browsing history and bookmarks to find useful websites again
- Feel more confident exploring the internet independently
What you need to know
Entry requirements
This course is designed for complete beginners who want to build confidence using the internet safely.
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.
You are welcome to bring your own laptop, smartphone or tablet to practise during the workshop.
What you need to provide
- Notepad and pen
- A smartphone, tablet or laptop if you would like to practise using your own device
Other information
This workshop is designed to be relaxed, practical and supportive, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and practise new skills. No exams or assessments are required.
About your trainer
David has extensive experience helping seniors build practical digital skills and confidence using computers, smartphones and online technologies. His patient and supportive teaching style helps learners feel comfortable exploring technology and asking questions in a relaxed environment.