How to use QR Codes
In this class you will learn to use your smart phone to scan a QR code, whether for contact tracing, to access a menu at a restaurant or visit a website. What you'll need: An internet-connected smartphone Note this class is for seniors aged over 60. Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Community College has received funding to run these low-fee courses under the Tech Savvy Seniors Program – a NSW Government initiative in partnership with Telstra. Photo ID is required.
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Sharing Photos and other attachments online
EASY PHOTO AND VIDEO SHARING In this workshop we’ll cover using email and Facebook to share your photos and files. First up, we’ll look at how to attach files to your emails. Second, we’ll look at how you can use your Facebook account (if you have one) to upload individual photos and entire photo albums to the web, for viewing by anybody on your friends list – or in the world, if you choose. The internet is a great place to share the photos and videos you’ve taken – and to see the...
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Managing Digital Assets
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR? You will almost certainly have important digital assets, including online accounts or memberships and files stored on a smartphone, computer, tablet or other digital device, as well as in the cloud. So, it’s very likely that this workshop is for you. Indeed, it’s for very nearly everyone. WHAT YOU’LL NEED FOR THIS WORKSHOP A laptop, smartphone or tablet with internet access. Your passwords and other logon information for your online activities, such as...
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Introduction to Smartphones - Android
In his workshop, you will learn the basics of how to navigate your way around a smartphone with a touchscreen. You will learn how to turn the phone on and off, make and receive calls, add a contact and look up a contact, and change the volume on the phone. You will also learn briefly about apps, what they are, how to download them, and the costs associated with them. What you’ll need: An internet-connected smartphone An existing Google account (or Google ID), for downloading apps...
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Introduction to Smartphones - iPhone
In his workshop, you will learn the basics of how to navigate your way around a smartphone with a touchscreen. You will learn how to turn the phone on and off, make and receive calls, add a contact and look up a contact, and change the volume on the phone. You will also learn briefly about apps, what they are, how to download them, and the costs associated with them. What you’ll need: An internet-connected smartphone An existing Apple account (or Apple ID), for downloading apps to...
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Be Connected - Introduction to myGov
Be Connected training is fully funded by the Australian Government for learners over the age of 50.
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Be Connected - Introduction to myGov
Be Connected training is fully funded by the Australian Government for learners over the age of 50.
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Introduction to Social Media - Part 3
In this session you’ll find out how to upload both individual photos and entire photo albums to Facebook. We’ll also look at adding photos and web addresses to tweets, as well as creating your own YouTube channel and uploading videos to it to share with the world. You will be looking for ways to quickly and easily share photos, videos and message with others using existing Facebook, Google (Gmail) and/or Twitter accounts. You may have set these while attending the Introduction to...
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Introduction to Social Media - Part 1
WHAT TO USE AND WHEN The internet helps you stay in touch with friends and loved ones. Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter let you see what’s happening in the lives of friends, and allows you to let them know what’s going on in yours. Other tools like YouTube and Flickr allow you to share videos and photos with them (and the world). Finally, there are tools like Skype that let you know when people are online and talk to them in an instant – and for free. WHO IS THIS...
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