Triumph Over Technology - Learn personal tech at any age!

It’s not about age, it’s about attitude! In this section, we’ll cover ways to be successful in taking an online class and learning new technologies.

• Learning Outcomes

  • Discover why taking an online class is a shortcut to your success.

  • Why strategy over specifics will be our mantra - both in this class and beyond.

  • We’ll challenge your assumptions about your ability to learn technology.

  • You’ll learn how mindset, not age, plays the biggest role in your success as I help you discover your own best path forward.

Let's find the fun in connecting with others online! In this module, we’ll cover the tools and programs you can use to communicate from a distance in the digital age. You’ll learn the ins and outs of your smartphone, understand how to use social media correctly, and play around with video chatting.

Learning Outcomes

• Complete the setup of a new smartphone and make changes to the device and program settings, or system preferences, according to your personal preferences.

• Learn to recognize the function of common icons used on your smartphone.

• Complete a video call or chat with a loved one.

• Identify the different methods of communication and select the one that matches your intended purpose.

• Implement best practices for staying safe and protecting personal privacy when using smartphones and online communication.

We’ve all learned the hard way - the more digital files we create, the more we have to manage! In this module, we’ll identify all the different ways digital photos and documents can be created, stored, and organized. I’ll give you a simple 3-step process for finally sorting through the mess of your digital files. And, finally, we’ll explore the fun part of enjoying and sharing all those great photos, videos, and documents you’ve been creating.

Learning Outcomes

• Define the concept of digital storage - what is it, and how is it different from paper files?

• Clarify the purpose of creating, storing, and sharing digital files in order to better align our file-creation behaviors with our storage/sharing goals.

• Identify where your digital files are stored, currently, and discover a new way to “keep found things found” according to your own goals.

• Distinguish the various methods for sharing photos and videos with friends and family.

Viruses, trojans, phishing...oh, my! In the digital age, how do we protect our privacy, security, and property from cyber-criminals? In Module 4, we’ve got you covered. I’ll start by helping you understand how your digital activities leave a trail behind you, and how you can do a better job at covering those tracks. Next, we’ll talk about how to protect both your computer and mobile devices from malicious software. I’ll give you plenty of tips for avoiding email, internet, and social media scams. And, finally, I’ll walk you through several options for better managing your passwords. Get ready to outsmart the hackers in Module Four: Keeping Safe in the Digital Age.

Learning Outcomes

• Define the concept of a digital footprint - what is it, and how can it be managed?

• Understand the various methods and tools used by cyber-criminals to manipulate, control, or deceive you through your computer, mobile device, and online accounts.

• Identify ways to protect yourself from the bad guys through the use of software and changes to your old habits.

• Improve the way you manage your passwords in order to increase security and reduce your vulnerability to hackers.

Congratulations on completing your journey to Triumph Over Technology! Here is a recap of what you've learned.