Toowoomba & darling downs seniors newspaper march 2015

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Vol 3 - Issue No 2

MARCH 2015

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Enthusiastic seniors embrace technology

Proving technology is not just for the young, this year more than 200 seniors enrolled in iPad classes at U3A in Toowoomba

By Jo Marsh DARLING Downs’ seniors have disproved the myth that age and technology don’t mix, as evidenced by the enrolment of more than 200 students in this year’s iPad classes at U3A in Toowoomba. While for many this is their first foray into 21st century technology, for others it is a move into more advanced classes – and either way, their keenness to learn is inspiring. Volunteer tutors Liz Kennedy and Colin McGuire are helping seniors embrace technology by teaching the basics, one step at a time.

“A lot of seniors have had an iPad bought for them to enable them to stay in touch with their grandchildren, many of whom are living or travelling overseas,” Liz said. “They come to the class initially to learn how to email or Skype, or because they don’t want to get left behind (with technology).” With Liz’s patient teaching, students learn the very basics from turning the iPad on, to the correct way to turn it off. It’s these step by step fundamentals that help increase each person’s confidence. Continued on Page 2

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