BFS Session
Social Networking: what is it, and how can it be useful, for volunteers or seniors at the BFS Kiosk
These days social networking is everywhere built into many web applications such as Flickr and Youtube. This session will look at the main differences between Facebook, Twitter and ordinary blogging. There are many different tools and strategies involved – come and find out what could work for you. Michael Chalk is an adult educator (language, […]
‘Where to from here’ information sharing on how to support your BFS Kiosk beyond June 2011
The Broadband for Senior’s project is scheduled to be concluded on 30 June 2011. This session will bring together representatives from the Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association (ASCCA), U3A Online and Adult Learning Australia who will lead a conversation on some of the strategies you might like to consider to ensure your BFS Kiosk continues […]
Skype 5.1 installing, using and other adventures at your BFS Kiosk
This session will be of interest to Broadband for Seniors volunteer tutors who are interested in accessing updated Skype 5.1 to communicate via call or video with family members and how you might introduce this feature to your BFS senior community who are learning about ICT. This session will assist with installing Skype 5.1 on […]
‘Check out a range of BFS user guides’ and ‘Promoting your BFS Kiosk’
User guides have been developed by NEC for the Broadband for Senior’s program. You can view and download these user guides at www.necseniors.net.au. This session will provide a great opportunity to join Graeme Dodd and other staff from NEC to discuss how these user guides can support your kiosk activities and particularly how these new […]
Building best practice benchmarks for the BFS Kiosk sites
This session will provide an opportunity to discuss and learn how host administrators and volunteer tutors are identifying and building best practice benchmarks for their Broadband for Seniors Kiosk. This is an opportunity for established sites to share their experiences with newer sites on the strategies they have been using as they progress along their […]
Brush up on your Elluminate Skills
The Broadband for Senior’s project has introduced monthly webinar sessions for BFS volunteer tutors using Elluminate as its platform. This session will provide an overview of Elluminate’s tools and how to get the most out of your BFS Elluminate workshop sessions. Come along to this Eluminate session, brush up on your Eluminate skills and talk […]
Telling your story online
This session will be of interest to Broadband for Senior’s volunteer tutors who are interested in exploring easy to use websites and online tools to create digital stories and share with their families and friends. Carole is an explorer by nature and always willing to share innovative practices for all practitioners. In 2009 Carole guided […]
Some case study discussions from around NSW
Ron has been visiting a range of BFS kiosks in New South Wales. These visits have provided an opportunity for us to hear how host administrators and volunteer tutors have approached their training and engagement of older learners. Join us and hear about what is happening ‘on the ground’ at sites located in Oberon, Mudgee, […]
Broadband For Seniors – “Let’s learn about Skype”
This session will be of interest to Broadband for Senior’s volunteer tutors who are interested in accessing Skype to communicate via call or video with family members and how you might introduce this feature to your BFS senior community who are learning about ICT. This session will assist with setting up new client accounts, running […]
Don’t let the bits and bytes get the better of you, help is at hand with our tips and tricks…!
This session will provide an opportunity for BFS volunteer tutors to share time with Diane who has considerable expertise in the teaching of ICT skills to older learners. Diane will share her knowledge and pass onto you some of the tips and tricks she has used to fully engage her learners. The session will also […]
Broadband for Seniors Community Space
We invite you to share and have input into the planned community space for BFS volunteer tutors. This community can now be accessed by visiting www.necseniors.net.au and clicking on the ‘Online Community’ button. The BFS Volunteer Tutor Community has already been established and it is easy to register yourself as a user and a member […]
What are some of the principles of teaching adults that Broadband for Seniors Volunteer Tutors should know?
This session will be of interest to volunteer tutors who are working with or preparing to deliver training to seniors in a Broadband for Seniors Kiosk setting. Ron will lead a practical discussion with those volunteer tutors attending this Elluminate session to provide an opportunity to discuss and learn from each other about the learning […]
‘Elluminate Improvement’ webinar – A session for Volunteer Tutors working with Broadband for Seniors
A skilled user of Elluminate easily and effectively deliver top class learning experiences for their learners, conducting meetings with colleagues or just catch up with distant friends and family. Come along to this “Elluminate Improvement” webinar and learn to use Elluminate’s interactive and collaborative features from its most basic (responding using icons) to its most […]
What are some of the issues facing volunteer tutors?
This session will be of interest to volunteer tutors who are working with or preparing to deliver training to seniors in a Broadband for Seniors Kiosk setting. Ron has been conducting a series of face-to-face visits to a number of BFS Kiosk sites in the Blue Mountain area of New South Wales and some sites […]
BFS Introductory Computer Training for Seniors (March)
This session will be of interest to volunteer tutors who are working with or preparing to deliver training to seniors in a Broadband for Seniors Kiosk setting. Dianne, Sirkka and Tony developed the Broadband for Seniors training packages, including the online resource, and this will be a great opportunity to share your experiences in using […]