Upcoming online events full of technology tips
The u3a learning team are running a series of online events in partnership with technology charity, AbilityNet, to help boost members' technology skills. 270 members attended the first talk in the series with attendees commenting that it was "an hour well spent" and "excellent advice and very informative." One member remarked that "I feel more able to spot a scam now".
The next events in this series are:
- Tuesday 4 February, 2pm - An introduction to AbilityNet/BT Group Partnership: BT Digital Voice
- Tuesday 18 February, 2pm - Things you didn’t know you can do online, for older people
- Tuesday 4 March, 2pm - Apps to help seniors being out and about, travel focus
- Tuesday 18 March, 2pm - Making your Smartphone or Tablet easier to use
- Tuesday 1 April, 2pm - Tech for older and disabled people
- Tuesday 15 April, 2pm - Apps for older people whose first language may not be English
- Tuesday 29 April, 2pm - Using Smart Tech
- Tuesday 13 May, 2pm - Simple adjustments to make your device easier to use
- Tuesday 27 May, 2pm - Things you didn’t know you can do online, for older people
- Tuesday 10 June, 2pm - NHS App (England only)
- Tuesday 24 June, 2pm - Staying Safer Online with Police Guest Speaker
Bookings will open 4-6 weeks before each event.
AbilityNet is an organisation with a network of volunteers who offer free technology support, with a focus on accessibility for older people and those with reduced mobility. u3a Online Events bring exciting news of help available with the ever-challenging digital problems that frustrate us all.
Families may be spread all over the world, but with a few digital skills, we can be together: to watch your grandchildren open the birthday gifts you sent them, or to enjoy the satisfaction of learning something which has been out of your reach until now.
AbilityNet is an organisation of volunteers with the skills you need. You may need help to set up a new device, connect to the internet, a problem with a computer virus, or require support to connect to family and friends online.
They can help you by phone, over the internet, or at home. Their volunteers are friendly, and DBS checked. Volunteers can help with most computer systems, laptops, tablets, smartphones and other smart devices like Smart TVs, Alexa speakers and Google Home devices.
Visit the AbilityNet website for more information and support.
