Tech Savvy Seniors - Cloud Computing: Part 1 - Sydney Course

Cloud computing is all about keeping your files in a remote location. You may already be using a form of Cloud computing if you use an email service that stores all your emails and attachments so you can access them on your phone, tablet or computer. But Cloud computing can be so much more:

• Do you ever backup the files on your computer? – No? Then Cloud Computing can help!
• Have you ever been away from your computer and wanted access to a file? ¬– Yes? Then Cloud Computing can help!

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!

Have you ever:

• Lost a file
• Misplaced a USB Thumb Drive
• Had a PC die on you when you had important files on it. Then Cloud Computing can help!

Course Outline

In this workshop, you will learn:

• What is the Cloud
• What are the benefits of using the Cloud
• The risks in using Cloud computing
• Which Cloud to use

Course Outcome

After this workshop, you should be able to:

• Use Google Drive
• Setup a Dropbox account and use Dropbox

What to Bring

You will need:

• An internet-connected PC or laptop and a tablet or smartphone. Until you have your own, you may need to share with others in the workshop
• An existing Gmail account (or Google ID) that we will create in h4. Introduction to Email Part 1 - if you want to use Google Drive

Prerequisite: Desirable

• No previous knowledge required

Delivery Mode

Classroom based: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material face to face.

Classroom based learning for this course includes:

• Scheduled class times and sessions
• Interaction with your trainer and other students
• Workshop is delivered in a computer room

Please note: Government COVID-19 regulations and recommendations, including appropriate social distancing measures, hand washing and other hygiene protocols will be in place at all times and may result in course delivery changes.

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!