Hi-tech for Low-tech Seniors (2½-hours)

Prerequisites:

Interested in "talking the talk" and learning about computer-related gadgets and terminology.

Fee:

$15

Description:

The purpose of this lecture and demonstration is to acquaint low-tech seniors challenged by the array of new technologies that are developing every day with some of the more useful computer gadgets, Internet sites, terminology, and software. This seminar strives to make seniors as tech savvy as their grandkids or nieces and nephews.

Note: This seminar is lecture only. It will not be a "hands-on" training experience.

Instructor:

Roberta Przybylski

Goals:

• Focus on the newest technologies available and discuss the pros and cons
• Learn the basic concepts and procedures for using:
• MP3 music players and iPods
• Nintendo brain fitness game
• Turntables for converting LPs to digital
• PDAs
• iPhone, cell phone ring tones
• Digital Voice Recorders
• Internet
• Phone calling (Skype, Magic Jack, and Vonage)
• Web blogs
• Family legacy sites
• Demonstration of uploading to photo sites
• Demonstration of blogging and how to set one up
• Gaming online (bridge)