These presentations are suitable for general audiences.
Getting Your Parents (Aunts, Uncles, and Grandparents) Onto the Internet! - Keynote Lead Them Online Without Losing Your Mind
What do you need to prepare older adults to join the Information Superhighway? You need more than a just the computer equipment; you need an understanding of what your senior citizen does not yet know about the logic and assumptions behind computing that are second nature to you.
In this thoughtful presentation Toolie reminds you of the simple concepts and assumptions behind everyday computing and suggests ways that you can teach and encourage your elder without frustrating either of you.
Also see Workshop.
Prerequisites: Patience and a willing attitude
45 Minutes
Getting Your Parents (Aunts, Uncles, and Grandparents) Onto the Internet! - Workshop Lead Them Online Without Losing Your Mind
What do you need to prepare older adults to join the Information Superhighway? You need more than a just the computer equipment; you need an understanding of what your senior citizen does not yet know about the logic and assumptions behind computing that are second nature to you.
In this thoughtful presentation Toolie reminds you of the simple concepts and assumptions behind everyday computing and suggests ways that you can teach and encourage your elder without frustrating either of you.
In this 2-hour workshop Toolie adds a step-by-step plan for introducing the equipment vocabulary and support methods to bring your senior citizen up to speed. Toolie also reviews public information sites such as www.Snopes.com that your elder can use to separate fact from fiction as well as techniques for evaluating emails to avoid fraudulent and dangerous content.
Also see Keynote.
Prerequisites: Patience and a Willing Attitude
2 Hours
Internet Power Tips™ Making the World Come to You
Your Internet search is only as good as the keywords and phrases you feed it! Learn how to refine your seaches and zero in on the results you seek. This 90-minute session teaches you how to combine your search terms effectively so that you weed out all but the most relevant results. Stop wasting clicks and get what you need from Google.
90 Minutes
Outlook Power Tips™ Email and So Much More
Make Outlook work for you instead of the other way around! Learn how to zip through email in half the time; organize your contacts emails and appointments using categories; and keep notes and records of client conversations using the Journal features. Fasten your seat belt; this 90-minute session will kick up your productivity in no time!
90 Minutes
Windows Power Tips™ Tap Into the Power of the Operating System
In this fast-paced 90-minute presentation Toolie reveals insider's productivity secrets for Windows! As a former member of the Microsoft. Windows. Team Toolie knows how to tame tune up and turbo-charge your Windows user experience. Get more done in less time with these tips and techniques.
90 Minutes
3 Reasons to Get Seniors Online
1. They'll enjoy connecting with other like-minded individuals as much as you do.
2. The Internet can bring the world to them: news, information, shopping, correspondence, and connections with family members who live far away.
3. They'll be less isolated. With more seniors living independently and living longer, loneliness and isolation can be a problem. Connecting with friends and family through the Internet helps them stay engaged in the conversation.
