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| Background and Deciding If This
Program Is For You.
Senior Connects is a proven method of teaching senior citizens basic computer and Internet skills in their own Senior Center, Senior Apartment, or Independent Living Facility. Through the website, suggestions about how to get started and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are answered. Senior Connects is a program for high school students, college students, and exceptional middle school students (those 13 years of age or older will be considered).
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In Russian, this class introduces you to some basic knowledge and introductory skills that you will need to develop in order to become comfortable with accessing and using computer programs. We will concentrate on the skills that will apply to many commonly used programs. Topics to be covered include:
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Hardware Basics |
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Using the Mouse |
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Windows Basics |
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Working with the Keyboard |
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Working with Text |
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| "I was afraid that I was too
old to learn to use a computer...I'm glad I was wrong about
that." |
| V.M.
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| "I had tried to figure computers
out on my own but it was still very confusing. Now I send
emails to my Grand daughter and my Son every week" |
| S.D.
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| "This was very helpful. I feel
much more comfortable using my own computer now." |
| B.P.
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| "They promised me if I stuck
with it, that I would be able to use the Internet. I did
and now I do." |
| R.G.
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Create a national youth and senior citizens empowerment program that link Senior Centers, Senior Apartments, and Independent Living Facilities that have senior citizens interested in learning how to access the Internet with high school, college, and extraordinary middle school students. Specifically and as a community outreach program, students using the Senior Connects program will conduct their training inside Independent Living Facilities to maximize participation by those that are mobility-impaired or lack reliable transportation.
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