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Computer Courses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n- \n
\n- Prior to the pandemic, some libraries were offering in-person courses to <\/span>introduce people to computers<\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- There also online resources and courses offered through your library about computers<\/span><\/li>\n
- Some cell phone companies may offer <\/span>digital literacy courses<\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Learning about Emerging Technologies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n- \n
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Researchers at Simon Fraser University have complied a list of technology resources<\/a>\u00a0 that include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- A senior’s guide to computer basics<\/li>\n
- Internet safety guide for seniors<\/li>\n
- Links to guides on How to use Facebook, Skype, Zoom, Twitter, Instagram, etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Accessing Low-Cost Cell Phone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n- \n
\n- Some mobile phone companies may offer low-cost options for seniors. For example, some cell companies may offer a program for older adults receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Developing Protective Online Strategies<\/strong><\/h3>\n“The identity theft insurance I got through my home insurance give me a greater sense of security in being online<\/em>.<\/span> “<\/p>\n“Before signing up for a forum, I review the comments at the bottom to see if it is place I want to hang out in<\/em>.”<\/span><\/p>\nGetting Technical Support<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n“I <\/em> listen to a weekly radio tech show that introduces me to new technologies<\/em>.”<\/span><\/p>\n“If I don’t know a technical answer, I can google it, or watch a <\/em>You-tube video<\/em>.”<\/span><\/p>\n“I went back to the store where I purchased the device. They gave poin<\/em><\/span>ters and helped me unlock my device<\/em>.”<\/span><\/p>\n“I contacted my local computer store who could send out a technician to fix my computer<\/em>.”<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Below are some of the resources on accessing and learning about new technologies<\/h2>New to Computers<\/h3>- Prior to the pandemic, some libraries were offering in-person courses to <\/span>introduce people to computers<\/span>.<\/span><\/li>
- There also online resources and courses offered through your library about computers<\/span><\/li>
- Some cell phone companies may offer <\/span>digital literacy courses<\/span>.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>
Learning about Emerging Technologies<\/h3>
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- Prior to the pandemic, some libraries were offering in-person courses to <\/span>introduce people to computers<\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n
- There also online resources and courses offered through your library about computers<\/span><\/li>\n
- Some cell phone companies may offer <\/span>digital literacy courses<\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Learning about Emerging Technologies<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Researchers at Simon Fraser University have complied a list of technology resources<\/a>\u00a0 that include:<\/span><\/p>\n
- \n
- A senior’s guide to computer basics<\/li>\n
- Internet safety guide for seniors<\/li>\n
- Links to guides on How to use Facebook, Skype, Zoom, Twitter, Instagram, etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Accessing Low-Cost Cell Phone<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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- Some mobile phone companies may offer low-cost options for seniors. For example, some cell companies may offer a program for older adults receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Below are some of the strategies participants shared in using technology<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Developing Protective Online Strategies<\/strong><\/h3>\n
“The identity theft insurance I got through my home insurance give me a greater sense of security in being online<\/em>.<\/span> “<\/p>\n
“Before signing up for a forum, I review the comments at the bottom to see if it is place I want to hang out in<\/em>.”<\/span><\/p>\n
Getting Technical Support<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
“I <\/em> listen to a weekly radio tech show that introduces me to new technologies<\/em>.”<\/span><\/p>\n
“If I don’t know a technical answer, I can google it, or watch a <\/em>You-tube video<\/em>.”<\/span><\/p>\n
“I went back to the store where I purchased the device. They gave poin<\/em><\/span>ters and helped me unlock my device<\/em>.”<\/span><\/p>\n
“I contacted my local computer store who could send out a technician to fix my computer<\/em>.”<\/span><\/p>\n
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Click here<\/a> for a PDF of the Infographic that outlines these resources and strategies.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Below are some of the resources on accessing and learning about new technologies<\/h2>
New to Computers<\/h3>
- Prior to the pandemic, some libraries were offering in-person courses to <\/span>introduce people to computers<\/span>.<\/span><\/li>
- There also online resources and courses offered through your library about computers<\/span><\/li>
- Some cell phone companies may offer <\/span>digital literacy courses<\/span>.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>
Learning about Emerging Technologies<\/h3>
- There also online resources and courses offered through your library about computers<\/span><\/li>
- Prior to the pandemic, some libraries were offering in-person courses to <\/span>introduce people to computers<\/span>.<\/span><\/li>
- Some mobile phone companies may offer low-cost options for seniors. For example, some cell companies may offer a program for older adults receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- There also online resources and courses offered through your library about computers<\/span><\/li>\n
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