Tag: Senior group classes
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Senior Computer Training: Most mistakes wins!
Teaching adults how to use a computer is something that I’m passionate about. I not only get paid to do this but I believe that everyone has the ability to learn. Over the last 15 years of providing Senior Computer Training, I have heard every excuse on the planet by someone who thinks they cannot…
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Stress and, how adults learn computers
Stress is a major factor when learning new software. Regardless if you are a computer expert or someone who is not thrilled about having to use a mouse to order pizza. Here are a few things that I have noted about how stress can affect how adults learn computers. Observations of stress in a Keynote…
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Senior Mac Classes: Am I too old to learn computers?
NO!!! You are not !! I have been teaching Senior Mac Classes for over 15 years. It is very rare that there is someone who can’t learn about computers. However, what is very common is people who refuse to learn computers. This blog post is going to address some of the more common statements I…
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People hate passwords
I have been teaching adults how to use computers for over 15 years now. My favourite class to teach is for seniors who just need a little help getting past some of the concepts of using a computer. Some love using computers to do creative projects or make their business life just a little bit…
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Why do Seniors Hate Tech?
I have found in the past that every time that I have really angered one of my senior citizen students was not when I send them my bill after a class. It was during the class when I told them they are totally capable of learning how to use a computer, they just don’t want…
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Teaching computers using English not Geek
One of the biggest problems with being a computer teacher is that sometimes we forget how to speak English. We forget that Computer Geek is its own language. This is fine if we are trying to talk to other geeks about what needs to be done on a computer. However, when attempting to teach an…
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The Power of Keynote App On a Mac
By now you may have guessed that I have been using Apple computers for some time now. (More like 20+ Years). One of my favourite programs is Keynote. I really like it because I have found the Office version to be very clunky. Keynote is what happens when you give PowerPoint to an artist and…
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Should you upgrade to macOS Monterey today?
I personally love it when there is a new operating system to explore. I like to play with all of the new features Apple has to offer. I also love playing with the little quirks that sometimes happen when a new OS comes out. … Then again I’m geeky like that… upgrading to macOS Monterey…
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How long do apple repairs take
how long do apple repairs take? is a common question I get every day. I wish there was an easy answer for this. Honestly, any Apple repair technician that says anything other than “It depends” is not very good at their job. There are a lot of factors that will determine how fast we can fix your…