Tech Savvy Seniors - Podcasts and Audiobooks - Sydney Course

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?

A podcast is like listening to a pre-recorded radio show.

This Tech Savvy Seniors - 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!

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 to Bring

• Notepad
• Pen
• You can bring a smart phone / 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.

Prerequisite

If you want to install a Podcast App then you will need:

• a smart phone or tablet
• to know how to install apps
• to know your Apple AppleID and password or Google account & password

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!