The standard Tech Savvy Seniors program is again at Wagga Wagga City Library all through the months of August to December this 12 months.

Supported by funding from the NSW State Government and Telstra, these free courses are designed for seniors to extend understanding of a number of Information Technology matters.

If you wish to enhance your digital literacy, these courses may also help you obtain the talents it is advisable effectively function computer systems, iPads, iPhones, Android tablets and telephones, electronic mail, and on-line purchasing.

The first block of courses run from 10:30am to 12:30pm each Friday till 22 September.

A second block of the free coaching periods will begin once more on Friday 13 October and repeat each Friday from 10:30am to 12:30pm till 8 December.

Library Services Acting Manager Michael Scutti recognises this program as a useful asset to our group, with ongoing optimistic suggestions from earlier individuals.

“Every day more services are moving to being accessible exclusively online,” Mr Scutti stated. “For seniors particularly, digital literacy is crucial for accessing companies and for sustaining independence.

“The response from participants is always positive. A lot of our participants are mostly self-taught so they may not be aware of certain features of their devices; sometimes it’s simple tips – for example how to set your screen timeout.”

Class individuals might be guided via a two-hour class by one coach and one technical assist teacher, with the choice to both convey a private system or use a library equipped system.

It might be small teams studying with not more than 12 individuals per class. All studying supplies are supplied alongside a break mid-way via, with a free morning tea.

Mr Scutti stated the demand for these courses has modified over time as know-how continues to develop, and this system has repeatedly tailored to go well with the wants of at the moment’s local weather.

“Ten years in the past, we might run a variety of beginner-level pc courses: tips on how to use a mouse and keyboard, making a phrase doc, very primary components. We not often run these courses now, as most individuals use tablets and telephones, versus laptops and PCs.

“The baseline ability degree of seniors has additionally noticeably shifted upwards over time, together with their confidence.

“Even five years ago, most participants would baulk at any online shopping, viewing it as far too risky. Because we have a strong focus on online safety, the Online Shopping class is now one of our most popular.”

Bookings are important for every class, with earlier years having a number of courses booked out prematurely.

You can safe your house via the What’s On Page at waggalibrary.com.au or by visiting the pleasant library workers in individual or calling 02 6926 9700.