Live Computer classes 1-2-1 Courses for Senior Citizens
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Why Should Seniors Learn Computers?
Older adults tend to have a crippling fear of all things digital. Unlike kids these days, all they had to operate in their childhoods was probably a television. It is natural for them to be nostalgic and shun computers. But if you are reading this, you will know that there is a lot of value in learning basic computer skills. Try persuading your parents with these three reasons:
- To Deal with Daily Needs
Digitization has slowly but surely seeped into our everyday lives. Public systems in Singapore have gone online with the Smart Nation initiative. Our medical records are now stored in electronic databases. Our money has gone online too, with Internet banking services. It is much more convenient now to do many things online than off. We can avoid these changes for a while, but not for long. Just look at our supermarkets today. There are fewer cashiers and more electronic kiosks, and not all kiosks can accept cash. Our parents need to learn to interact with these screens on a daily basis. With the ubiquity of smartphones and the proliferation of banking apps like PayNow and PayLah, it may not take long before cards also give way to phones. - To Self-Entertain
If they refuse the idea that they have “no choice”, then you should try to convince them it is a “good choice”. As your parents enter their later years, they are likely to work less and pay more attention to leisure. Ask yourself: What do your parents like to do? Watch Taiwan dramas? Listen to songs of the 70s? Read books on global politics? Whatever their interests, there is likely to be no lack of apps that could easily improve their quality of life, right away. - To Bond With Family
Besides entertaining themselves, older adults are likely to crave intergenerational bonding. For all you know, asking for your help might be your parents’ way of getting your concern! However, developing basic skills in using smartphones and computers will only allow your parents to get more quality interactions. The most useful for this purpose is learning to use social media networks. 77% of Singaporeans are active social media users. And it is not only for the young, with 33% of Internet users aged 55-65 now using Instagram. If seniors can learn to independently navigate these platforms, they will be much more able to stay in touch with what their children and grandchildren are up to, even if they no longer live under one roof.
What Computer Skills Should Seniors Learn?
It is one thing to convince your parents to pick up computer skills, and quite another for them to pick up those skills. Moreover, which skills should they learn? Where can they start?
To help you, we have identified a non-exhaustive list of relevant skills that are most helpful to seniors. Acquiring basic computer knowledge removes seniors’ fear and rejection of technology, opening the way to simple day-to-day usage of computers. Once the basics are in place, seniors can go on to acquire beginner skills that help them delve into the digital world more confidently and safely.
Basic Computer Skills
- Knowledge of computer parts, e.g. mouse, USB port, earphone jack, and camera
- Confidence in navigating around PCs and mobile devices
- Opening and closing files and applications
- Basic internet browsing
- Basic email usage i.e. sign in, receiving, and replying
- Creating, saving, and printing documents and spreadsheets
Beginner Computer Skills
- Understanding storage concepts like files, folders, and compression
- Understanding basic network concepts like connection, uploading, and downloading
- Understanding security risks like malware, file security, and online security
- Adjusting settings in PCs and mobile devices
- Use of social media networks like Facebook and Instagram
- Use of online collaboration tools like video calls, IM, and online calendars
- Use of cloud storage and synchronization
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- Basic Classes hourly $9
- Intermediate Course hourly $19
- Advance Course hourly $29
- Master Class hourly $49
- Q&A live sessions hourly $99
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Crafted for three months to one year
classes in a month,45 min per session, four live classes available every week ( weekdays)
Benefits of Computer Classes for Seniors.
Why it’s a wise decision to learn to be tech-savvy.
As a senior, staying connected is one of the most important things you can do for your mental and physical health. You can also order groceries and pay your bills. And let’s not forget that computers and smartphones are a ton of fun, too. You can play games with your friends and family and enjoy using social networks like Facebook.
Stay in contact with friends and family. Many families are dispersed across the country and sometimes around the world. Having a computer means that you can video chat with the grandkids for free. A video chat is so much better than a simple phone call. Imagine seeing the smiling faces and bright eyes of your loved ones while they are several states and time zones away. Another reason seniors get computers is for entertainment. There’s an array of streaming movies and TV shows available to watch and also thousands of fun games to play on the internet. Or maybe you’ve always dreamed of writing your memoir? It would be so much easier with a word processor software, like Microsoft Word.
Are you interested in learning about computers and how to use them?
Are you curious about what a computer can bring into your life?
Is it time to catch up with a computer literacy course?
Computers entered our world a few decades ago and you may have learned some basics back then and didn’t keep up with the technology. We are far from the clunky, slow, complicated desktop computers with huge monitors of decades ago. Today, practically everyone owns a lightweight laptop or tablet that is easily transportable.
As computer technology got better over the years, so did its ease of use. Most computers today are very user-friendly and you can be surfing the internet and learn some software in no time.
For younger generations, computer skills come naturally as they grow up in the digital age. For seniors, computers and technology are a matter of adapting. While seniors may take a little longer to adjust,
Computer classes are available for users of all skill types. Starting at a basic level for beginners, moving to intermediate and advanced levels. Training classes, software programs, and apps offer free services for anyone trying to navigate through the world of technology.
The world is changing quickly, and as a senior citizen, you can either watch it from afar or make yourself a part of the change.
Senior citizens can learn anything. When it comes to necessity, though, there are a couple of places where the older demographic sometimes lacks. The first is with computers. Sure, the odd 80-year-old knows how to code, but some of us—and we know this too well—can’t navigate a website. Computer illiteracy used to not be an issue. Now, though, with banks online and the world seemingly digitized, computer literacy is crucial.
Are You Ready To Learn?
What do you need to begin, then? Well, you’ll need a computer and internet access, but you probably have those two already. Besides those two, all you need is the curiosity, drive, and time to enroll in one of the excellent courses we list below. But no pressure—many of these courses are free, and if you don’t like them, no harm was done!
Methodology
- Avoiding Jargon -Simple, everyday language.
- Tailor to your Interests – Modifying to your interests.
- Familiarize through Touch
To overcome the psychological barriers older adults face, we allow them to play with the devices without inhibition. Let them feel the ports, type gibberish, and tap the screen of a regular desktop to no avail. Laugh along and *poof* – their fear is gone. - Exercise Patience
As our seniors make mistakes they will inevitably make, it is vital that we do not grow impatient and judge them. We give them breaks and praise when they figure things out. Model ourselves after our best teachers, and experiment to learn what works best for them. - Practice, Practice, Practice
Finally, all the personalized guidance will come to naught if our parents do not continually work at honing their computer skills. Repetition can be boring, and it will be very useful to rely on professional courses. The presence of peers at similar stages of learning will motivate your parents in ways you cannot achieve alone.
But how do you get started?
Getting an education can be a costly and time-consuming endeavor, and we don’t want to waste either resource. With the amount of time and money you will be investing in these courses, we want to be as transparent as possible about the criteria with which we rank our courses. Some of the criteria and questions we asked ourselves when formulating our ranking include:
- Price: Is the course reasonably priced for the amount of content taught?
- Content: Is the content of the highest quality and conveyed in an easy-to-understand way?
- Proven Track Record: Does the course have a proven track record of producing competent students?
- Learner Satisfaction: Are the students who take this course satisfied with the type of education they received?
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