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Reasons Why Giving help at public computers Seniors purchased or received new devices and were requesting assistance. OverDrive Home Library Service

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Computer Skills for Seniors Teen Profile Form Computer Skills Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4,11, 4:00-5:00 pm. Name: ________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________ Phone number: _________________________________ Are there any specific computer skills or programs that you are not comfortable with? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have a library card? Yes __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ _ No Model Release form Yes How familiar are you with computers? Can do internet browsing (Google, Safari, etc.) Able to send and receive email Able to open and send attachments Able to save files Able to download photos from camera or phone onto computer Printing and scanning Social media Other ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­______________________________________________________________

Computer Skills for Seniors Profile Form Name: ________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________ Phone number: _________________________________ Program Dates: (Wednesdays) April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11. Time: 4 to 5 pm. You must commit to all of the 6 weeks of classes. If you are unable to do so, please do not sign up at this time as there is a high demand for this program. The teenagers are volunteering their time and everyone must commit in order for this program to work successfully. Are there any specific computer skills or programs you are interested in learning more about? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have a library card? Yes __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ No Please make sure you have a valid library card in time! How familiar are you with computers? Can turn on a computer Can do internet browsing (Google, Safari, etc.) Able to send and receive email Able to open and send attachments Able to save files Able to download photos from camera or phone onto computer Printing and scanning What are you hoping to learn from this program? Contact the seniors a week before to remind them. Wait list. Started with 12. Ended up with 15. Explain about using public computers, and then slowly moving out to main library for laptops, tablets, etc.

Teen Training Expectations Volunteer hours Tips for teaching seniors Review of the lesson plans Shared experience One week before the classes start. Contact the teens to remind them.

Lesson Outline: Computers Lesson 1: Introduction to Computers Lesson 2: The Keyboard, The Mouse & The Trackpad Lesson 3: Sending and Receiving Email Lesson 4: Internet Browsing Lesson 5: Internet Terminology Social Media Lesson 6: Open-ended

Lesson Outline: Tablets Lesson 1: Introduction to Tablets Lesson 2: The On-Screen Keyboard Lesson 3: Sending and Receiving Email Lesson 4: Internet Browsing Lesson 5: Facebook Lesson 6: Internet Terminology

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Internet Searches and Ideas Search Google for images, news. Try advanced search techniques. Look at Google apps such as Translate. Look at online encyclopedias and dictionaries. For example, Pubmed https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed Try using online calendars. Learn how to bookmark websites. Practice shortcuts. For example, cut, copy, paste and select all.

“I wish I had a cable that I could hook into her brain and into mine so that I could download everything that she knows because there is so much to learn.” -Jean MacLean

Lessons Learned Strategic scheduling. Completed forms. Commitment. Professional relationships. Defined time frames. Advance planning - computers, wi-fi and set up. Encouraging note taking. Plan for changing trends in technology.

Comments The one on one. It wasn’t sitting through a session that was of no interest. It was tailor made for me! On your end, there was absolutely nothing that was a letdown. Thanks so much. I actually don’t sweat when I turn on the computer. My student teacher was very patient and helpful. Made it fun! Now I have more confidence to use my devices. I liked the student and senior interactions. I had a wonderful teacher-patient, helpful and honest. I learned a lot about the computer and became more comfortable using it. Instruction was above and beyond.

Cards for Seniors

Cards for Seniors

Cards for Seniors