Tag: Senior Digital Literacy
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The hardest hour in teaching a senior how to use computers
As a computer trainer, I have become adept in teaching a senior how to use computers. While some people think that seniors are really hard to train to use computers. It’s the first hour that is the worst. This is where my students try to convince me that they are a special case and can…
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Screen blindness Why seniors can’t follow instructions on the screen.
This is what happens when an adult or senior is so terrified about tech that they forget what words on the screen mean. Me: Just fill out this form on the iPad. Senior: I can’t … what do I put here. Me: … your name. Senior : I can’t I don’t know what to put…
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Teaching “Why” not “How”for seniors who want to learn tech
I have been teaching Seniors how to use computers in one way or another of over 20 years. I am always trying to find new ways to get the most difficult concepts across. I also spend a lot of time listening to them about why they hate computers and why they think that computers are…
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New training room for Adult and senior computer classes
New training room for Adult and senior computer classes! While some people would think this is mostly just setting up a new computers and tables and call it done. This computer training room has been deigned from the ground up to help get some of the most difficult concepts for seniors who are trying to…
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Senior Classes!
Learning technology might seem intimidating, especially if you’re new to it or haven’t had much exposure. But here in Lithgow, NSW, our approach to tech education is all about making it accessible, friendly, and tailored to your pace. Our tech courses are designed specifically for individuals who might feel a bit hesitant or unsure about…
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Scams, Fake Post text messages
I try to warn people of scams all the time. Most of my social media posts are about scams and how to avoid them. Almost always there is one person who arrogantly mentions how they spotted a scam because “I don’t have a package coming”, or “I don’t use Netflix”. as if they outsmarted the…
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Lithgow Computer training classes Dec 23
Welcome one and all to the List of classes for Lithgow Computer training classes Dec 23. These classes are for Adults and Seniors by Kevin “Mac” Mason. December 6th Get to know your Mac 11:30-12:30 This class covers the basics of using your Mac. We talk about how to use Finder, Back up your computer…
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The interesting case of the iPad that would not boot
We can’t win them all. This was one of them. While some people would say that Maybe I should not write blog posts about when I was not able to repair a iPad I feel that it is better to be honest about such things. After all the problem with this one was not that…
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The interesting case of the rebooting Mac
Cracked Macbook Screen , The interesting case of the rebooting Mac
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How to Become a Twitch Streamer
A Step-by-Step Guide Are you an avid gamer with a passion for sharing your gaming experiences with others? If so, becoming a Twitch streamer might be the perfect avenue for you to turn your gaming hobby into a potential career. Twitch, the popular streaming platform, has opened up a world of opportunities for gamers to…