Are you over 50?
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Learn How To Master Your PC, Laptop and Mobile Devices to manage your daily activities
How We Teach
Individual Lessons
One-to-one tutorial with an experienced tutor of your own choosing.
Informal Lessons
No exams or assignments for you to worry about.
Tailor-made Lessons
Aimed squarely at your level of skill and knowledge
Who We Are
Founded in 1997, Gold Coast Seniors OntheNet has been giving practical and informal tutorials to anyone over 50 in using their personal computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones and much more.
That’s because we believe that the over 50’s are seriously disadvantaged today when it comes to technology. For over 20 years, Gold Coast Seniors OntheNet has been on a mission to change that.
Your Lessons
Our lessons are focused on teaching you the skills you need to operate your device in no time.
You will have fun learning, meeting new people, gain tech independence and feel connected.
Choose a topic below, then Click on READ MORE and follow the instructions.
Windows
We teach you how to navigate your way around Microsoft Operating Systems including Windows 10, 8, and 7. You will get to know their features and how to find the best settings for you.
Internet
We teach you how to use a browser to access the internet for learning, entertainment, paying bills, banking, online shopping, doctors’ appointments, centrelink , medicare and much more.
We teach you how email works and how to use it effectively, including the basics of how to create an account with a webmail service like Gmail or Hotmail, and how to write, send and reply to an email.
Online Safety
We teach you how to take reasonable but necessary safety precautions to protect yourself whenever you access the internet. Going online should be an enjoyable experience for all of us.
Photo & Video
We teach you how to get the most of your digital and video devices including photo adjustment and video editing, and choosing the right software for your needs.
Social Media
For a beginner, diving into social media can be overwhelming and intimidating. However, we’re here to help. We teach you how to get up to speed with popular platforms like Facebook, Skype, and YouTube.
Productivity
We teach you how to get acquainted with Microsoft Office, Office 365, LibreOfice and Apache OpenOffice from basic to advanced levels.
Personal Computers & Mobile Devices
Apples Devices
We teach you how to get the most out of these great devices like how to easily take photos and transfer them to another device, chat with family and friends using Skype, send messages and emails, use maps, organize your activities with calendar and reminders, listen to your favourite music and a lot more.
iPhone
Introduction to Advanced Level
iPad
Introduction to Advanced Level
iPod
Introduction to Advanced Level
Android Devices
Android is the most popular mobile operating system in the world. We teach you how to use your android tablet and smartphone in much the same way that you would use an Apple device.
Android Phone
Introduction to Advanced Level
Android Tablet
Introduction to Advanced Level
Specialized Classes
We’ve recently introduced higher level group lessons for those who are interested in more in-depth learning of a particular topic. Members will be informed beforehand when these classes are running.
Choose Your Own Topic
If you can’t find anything here that appeals to you, you are welcome to tell us what areas you want to see covered. Just send us an email or drop in for a chat.
