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Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good technology
classes or online learning resources for
inexperienced seniors? I have a computer
and a smartphone, but my knowledge
and skills are pretty limited.
— Tech Challenged Senior
Dear Senior,
There are many different technology teaching
tools available to older adults that can
help you learn new tech skills so you can
better utilize your devices. Here are some
good options to consider.
Local classes or workshops: Depending
on where you live, there may be community
resources that offer beginning computer and
personal technology classes, be it online or
in-person, for older adults that are new to
technology. To find out what’s available in
your area, contact your local public library,
senior center, college or university, or local
stores that sell computers. Your Area Agency
on Aging may also be able to help you. Visit
the Eldercare Locator at Eldercare.acl.gov
or call 800-677-1116 to get
your local number.
GetSetUp.io: This is
one of the best online
learning websites that
partners with guides to
provide training on tech
tools for adults 50 and older.
They provide more than 350 online classes
taught in real-time by retired educators and
tech industry experts in a way that lets older
adults learn-by-doing, versus just watching
a video.
Their technology classes — all taught via
Zoom — cover things like learning how to
use smartphones and tablets, how to set-up
and use Zoom, how to utilize Gmail features,
how to recognize online scams, how to sell
your stuff online and so much more. Most of
their classes are free, however some charge
a small fee.
SeniorPlanet.org: Created and sponsored
by national nonprofit OATS (Older Adults
Technology Services) and recently joining
forces with AARP, Senior Planet offers
60-and-older adults a wide variety of free
online courses, programs and activities that
are taught in real-time to help seniors learn
new technology skills, as well as save money,
get in shape and make new friends.
Some of their more popular tech classes
include “All Things Zoom,” “Everything
Smartphones,” and an “Introduction to Social
Media.” They even offer a “lunch & learn
— tech discussion group” offered at various
by JIM MILLER
SAVVY SENIOR
How seniors can learn new technology skills online
Jim Miller
METRO CREATIVE