age versus internet : keith harvey #ozelive
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Before We Start…Before We Start…Check your Audio:
or menu: Tools / Audio/Audio Setup Wizard
Problems? Check list for audio:◦ Are you plugged in the right way? And in the right holes?◦ Check Audio is NOT muted (bottom right corner of windows)?◦ Is any in-line switch on your headphones OK?◦ Is any in-line volume control OK?
Know the Microphone button◦ Your Mike is OFF Your Mike is ON
Age versus InternetAge versus InternetHow to Train Older UsersHow to Train Older Users
Keith Harvey - Tutor, Woodrising BFS kiosk Junita Lyon – BFS Networker, Victoria
Microphone and speaker volume
controls
Microphone, click to talk, then click
again when finished
Audio Wizard
Video Preview
Audio & Video settings
Expand /Contract Panel
Step away from the session
Smileys & Applause
Global Participant permissions
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** are ‘handles’ for dragging these panels to the desktop
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Polling
Raise / Lower Hand
Click here (or right click) to alter participant permissions
or your profile
Type your chat message here then push the ‘Enter ‘ key
Who your message goes to
Participants panel
Transmit Video
Chat settings
Chat panel
Blackboard CollaborateUser Interface
Drag a pin to where you are in the world.
Then type your location & a greeting in the Chat Window
Drag a pin to the appropriate spot
Your Age (no cheating)
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
The oldest person you’ve taught to use a computer
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Why The Need To LearnWhy The Need To LearnSocial isolationTransportMedicalFinanceGamesIncreasing info is www….Family communicationUse it, or lose it!
(2011 Study Dr. Sandra Haukka)
Common Learning IssuesCommon Learning IssuesFear they will break itCostTerms and sales spielHearingEyesightDexterityMemoryTheir work lifeNegative Experiences
Classroom Learning IssuesClassroom Learning IssuesTerminologyHearing and NoiseEyesightDexterityReluctance to ask questionsSlightest differencesMemoryNegative ExperiencesCost
What the Government didWhat the Government did
Broadband For Seniors (BFS) scheme◦ 2000 kiosks (2PC’s, 2 Desks, Internet)◦ Volunteer tutors◦ Interactive online training system.◦ Just the basics, email, browse, WP◦ Cost free. Open to over 50’s
Approx Statistics (since 2009)◦ 250,000 senior Australians assisted◦ 94,000 online lessons completed
Supplied EquipmentSupplied EquipmentEach kiosk has 2 Vista PC’s, desks, chairs
and funded internet connectionNew Win 8 touchscreen PC
Seniors: How can we ‘Light Their Fire’?
Creating a Desire to KnowCreating a Desire to KnowAsk what their interests areTrain, Bus, Ferry trip plannersGoogle Maps and street viewNews & WeatherEmails and ChatGoogle for infoGumtree and EbaySkypeDigital pictures - Picasa
Tutoring TechniquesTutoring TechniquesListen to their needs and problemsExplain in their terms. Be patient.Use games for mouse practiceUse online training system for basicsOur kiosk has ‘competency list’Show, explain, then get them to do.Encourage notes, particularly pwd’sHumour relaxes. Never belittle. Stress practice. Steep learning curve
Tuning the computer for seniorsTuning the computer for seniors
Extra large cursorText insertion cursor size & blink rateFont size and cleartype tuningConsider disabling tappingDouble click speedMouse speedIcon sizeScreen resolution
How about the Tutors??How about the Tutors??
The official BFS websiteBFS NewsletterRegular Blackboard Collaborate
WebinarsBFS Wiki: pool resourcesGoogle Group: share ideas & opinionsState based Networkers
Computer AddictionComputer Addiction
Open ForumOpen Forum
Questions?Suggestions??Experiences?Ugly Excess Cash?
Click the Hand Icon for a chance to talk, or type in the Chat Window
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