Tech Savvy Seniors - Computer Basics
Tech Savvy Seniors - Computer Basics - Sydney Course Learn all about computer basics, and how your computer works! The Internet, online security, using social media sites (e.g. Facebook) and discussion on new devices available in the market. 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 Exploring the Web Internet...
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Tech Savvy Seniors - Cloud Computing: Part 2
Tech Savvy Seniors - Cloud Computing: Part 2 - Sydney Course In Introduction to Cloud 1 we have learnt about the fundamentals of the Cloud: what it is and why it is useful. This workshop gives you the time to setup a cloud presence for yourself. 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 In Introduction to Cloud...
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Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to the Internet: Part 1
Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to the Internet: Part 1 - Sydney Course You’ve heard of the internet but aren’t really sure of what it can offer you, let alone how to get connected to it, which type of internet connection to choose, or how to use it. This workshop explains it all. This workshop will walk you through the very basics of the internet: how it works, how to get online and how to surf the web. At the end, you should be able to sign up for an internet service and access...
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Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Transport Apps
Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Transport Apps - Sydney Course Do you drive a car? Do you take public transport? Do you know the quickest way from one place to another by car? Are there delays? Tolls? An alternative? For decades we’ve used public transport the same way. You’ve had to know which bus numbers to catch, which train line to use, which ferry to ride on. You needed to refer to a booklet, or ask around. You’d never know if your bus or train was running late, or if...
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Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to the Internet: Part 2
Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to the Internet: Part 2 - Sydney Course So you have an internet connection, a computer with a web browser and know the very basics of hyperlinks and search. Now it’s time to make the most of what you’ve learned. There are literally millions of internet sites to explore, and Part 2 of our Introduction to the Internet Workshop will walk you through how to make the most of them. Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across...
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Tech Savvy Seniors - Managing Your Digital Assets
Tech Savvy Seniors - Managing Your Digital Assets - Sydney Course A digital asset is any information about you, or belongs to you, that’s stored on a phone, computer or online. If you use a phone, tablet, laptop or computer, then chances are you are leaving your digital assets all over the internet and across your own devices. Digital assets are important and potentially very valuable as they contain personal data about you. It includes your passwords, online accounts, memberships,...
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Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Cyber Safety
Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Cyber Safety - Sydney Course Introductory course for seniors with limited or no computer knowledge. The intenet is a part of life now, and there's so much you can do online. But should you trust the internet? The simple answer is yes. This workshop covers the basics of Cyber Safety when using your own computer, and internet security: the things that can potentially go wrong, and the simple steps you can take to avoid them. With the right tools...
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Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Social Media: Part 1
Tech Savvy Seniors: Introduction to Social Media: Part 1 - Sydney Course This session walks you through the internet's most popular social media applications. You will have heard about Facebook, Skype, Twitter and Flickr, but might not be sure about what they do or how to get set up to use them. This sessions demonstrates how they work, so you can decide if you want to create your own accounts. Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western...
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Tech Savvy Seniors - Booking a Holiday
Tech Savvy Seniors - Booking a Holiday - Sydney Course Nowadays, planning a holiday is much easier. You no longer need to head to the travel agent's office, but can do most of the planning yourself at home using the internet. This course will look into how you can use technology to plan a holiday either within Australia or overseas. We will consider what would be required to plan a holiday and break the course into two parts: The planning before you leave home (mainly PC &...
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Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Apple iPad
Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to iPad Tablets In this workshop you will learn useful tips on how to browse the web, watch movies, play games, send and receive emails, even type up letters on the iPad. Whoever you are, there are lots of reasons to learn more about the iPad! iPads are a revolutionary new way of accessing the internet, playing games and communicating. You’ve seen friends and family watching movies and reading books on the iPad and want to find out more, or you...
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