6. Week 1 Week 4
• Introduction to computers • Using software; Microsoft
• Using the mouse Word, Publisher.
• Pointers & cursor Week 5
• Navigation around the screen • Digital photography
& keyboards • File management
Week 2
• Setting up an email
• Recognising & avoiding scams
Week 3
• Searching the internet for
information
• Using the internet; shopping,
banking or research
7. • Training aids • Evaluation Form
For keyboard and mouse Ensures we can learn from
for the first time user. the programme & change
• Handouts it if necessary.
These support homework
between sessions and for
referring to.
• End day review
Discussion about how
everyone felt
8. • Popular uses
• Catch up with TV & • Digital photography
Radio Programmes
• Scanning photographs
• Google maps & Google
earth • Family tree
• Researching holiday • Creative work
destination – Greeting cards
• Rail & Bus timetables – Posters
• Food recipes & dietary – Invitations
advice
• Health issues
9. “I came to the class a novice, could not even turn a computer on. The
class was very useful, I learnt a lot and since then I have bought my
own computer. I learnt how to e-mail, I constantly e-mail my family
and in fact found out via e-mail this morning that my daughter will
be carrying the Olympic Torch. The hand-outs were good, if I get
stuck now I can refer to them. The tutor was very good, would
recommend the classes to everyone.”
“I found the course very useful and easy to understand, hand-outs
were given for each week which I can now refer to. I have bought my
own computer and I am now online and I enjoy internet shopping,
M&S being my favourite. I am now able to e-mail friends and family,
which makes it cheaper & quicker than the telephone or the post.”
11. Current volunteer led
computer classes
• Penparcau,
Aberystwyth
• Family Centre, Llandysul
• Coach House, St
Dogmaels
• Day Centre, Newcastle
Emlyn
12. “Best computer class I have
attended”
“My daughter has moved to live in
Scotland and now that I have learnt
how to e-mail, I can keep in touch
with her daily”
13. Volunteer
“I volunteered with Age Cymru Ceredigion to enhance my CV
prior to going to Cardiff university. I didn’t realise that I
would enjoy the weekly sessions so much. I was teamed up
with Mary, who was 86. We built up a such a good
friendship. I didn’t have any grandparents and no older
people in my life. I looked forward to our weekly chats and
her funny quips and jokes. I learnt so much from her. I am
now a qualified radiographer and am so glad I met Mary –
Everyone should know a Mary in their lives.”
14. Volunteer
“It is good to see how people progress over
the weeks as they gain confidence in their
own ability to use computers and the internet
and to share their newly acquired knowledge
to help others”.
15. Age UK Publications
• Internet Security • Avoiding Scams
Staying safe online Smart ways to protect
• Making the most of the yourself
internet
A practical guide to
getting online
Editor's Notes
Many older people cannot afford a computer or don’t have access to an internet connection. This is at a time when more public services are going online as businesses and local authorities make efficiency savings.
This is a statement from one of our clients before she started our classes,
So many times you just want to throw it all away –But with the help of a volunteer……………….
Recruiting volunteers.Older people – particularly retired professionalsUniversity students – Aberystwyth UniversityAlso we have strong links with local schools – a picture here shows 9/10 year olds – we asked older people to bring along their cawl recipes. Older people compiled a recipe book with help from the children. Children chose their favourite & they were invited back on St David’s day to taste the winning cawl recipe. In kind volunteer time(5 volunteers working approx. 1.5 hours per week @ £7.50 hour for one year = £2450.00)Funding for staff time continues to be a barrier to delivering IT projects for older people. Even though projects are volunteer led, staff need to manage the project, recruit volunteers, follow an induction programme, risk assess & plan, advertise, design leaflets, give talks to local groups, report at meetings and source future funding opportunities.We have investors in volunteers status – so we have a clear role description for our IT volunteers.All our volunteers are CRB checked.
Methods of learningFollowing a risk assessment of the venue by the coordinator5 week programme
At our classes we provide extra support – information on training aids – information on different keyboards/mouseHandoutsDialogue – ask what people find difficult/easyEvaluation forms – support funding opportunities as do case studiesWe encourage onward learning –Local libraryColleges/Evening classesU3A
Case Studies/Comments from clients
Facebook & TwitterSkypePinterestQRReader
Funding for classes
Case Study
Case study of a volunteerBefriending element – Health & well beingIsolationCarers
