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Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Online Shopping and Banking - Part 1
Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Online Shopping and Banking: Part 1 - Sydney Course You no longer need to head to the bank branch to perform every transaction, and you can buy just about anything you need online without ever stepping outside your door. You can transfer money, pay bills, buy groceries and other goods, and even make all your travel arrangements online. Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have...
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Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Online Shopping and Banking - Part 2
Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Online Shopping and Banking: Part 2 - Sydney Course The internet provides tremendous tools for managing your finances. All those financial tasks that you had to grind through previously – lining up at the bank, paying bills, filling out forms – can now be done online, at your own convenience, at a time of your choosing. Online banks let you pay bills, transfer money and check accounts at the click of a mouse button. There are other conveniences...
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Adult Tap Dancing - All Levels
Adult Tap Dancing - All Levels Sydney Course Rhythmic, precise and loads of fun, tap dancing is a great way to exercise whilst improving your coordination skills. Two adult tap dancing class levels are available to suit either beginners or students who already have basic knowledge. The full range of aptitudes, learning styles and abilities are accommodated in these classes. Movements are broken down, and the logic behind techniques are explained. Classes promote high quality...
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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 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 - 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 - Introduction to Smartphones
Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Smartphones In the past, mobile phones were mostly about making phone calls. They had a number pad, a digital phone book and a pick-up/hang-up button and not much more. Now smartphones offer so much more. They're fully fledged computers that you an fit in your pocket. They can run programs and games, access the internet, send email and much more. Nearly all smartphones now use touchscreen controls. Instead of having hardware buttons, one side of...
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Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Tablets
Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Tablets Looking (and working) a lot like a super-sized smartphones, tablets are a revolutionary new way of accessing the internet, playing games and communicating. Although they fit in your hands and are light enough to carry around, they can do a lot of the very same things your computer can do. You can browse the web, play games, send and receive emails - even type letters. It's all controlled using a touchscreen: to get things done, you...
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Korean Brush Painting
Korean Brush Painting - Sydney Course Korean Brush Painting is designed to introduce students to the art of drawing still life using traditional Korean brushes and traditional Korean handmade paper (hanji). You will learn framing technique, brush strokes, mixing colours, as well as experimenting with mediums such as fixative, gesso, sumi ink, watercolour, pastels and more. In addition, students can further develop their drawing skill using charcoal, pencil, pen and different...
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