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Seniors Computer Learning at “BASCC Multimedia and Tutorials”
Seniors’ computer learning is a priority for The Bay Area Seniors Computer Club, and it has started an online seniors’ network with user generated content. Visitors can upload their own videos and photos, browse the collection of tutorials, go to the Forum, or start their own blogs.
The nonprofit club has been offering free computer classes for seniors and free workshops since the year 2000. The internet site is yet another way to provide free seniors’ computer learning.
The Bay Area Seniors Computer Club Multimedia and Tutorials has videos that range from Google’s recent Internet Summit 2009, “The Future of the Internet” to tips for using Picasa 3, news on the upcoming Windows 7 operating system, and “What Is A Blog.” The tutorial below on Picasa 3 is an example of the tutorials on the website.
Video tutorials and other computer learning are available at the site. Visitors Welcome. Click on “Videos” in the menu across the top and browse the videos for seniors computer learning as well as the videos uploaded as features.
To visit the website click on the link below:
Bay Area Seniors Multimedia and Tutorials – Seniors Computer Learning
June 5, 2009
Birdwatchers – Enjoy This Video – “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner in the Rain”
I had to hold the camcorder in a small crack in the door to avoid scaring this wild bird away. But this cute bird enjoyed a nice birdseed dinner, sheltered from the rain by the birdfeeder roof. This movie was made with Windows Movie Maker. By Kristi Marie Gott, EasyTechOnline.com.
May 28, 2009
June 2009 Calendar
Regular Weekly Activities Include the Following.
Sat. – closed
Sun. – Church of Creative Thought, Inspirational Music and Message, Everyone Is Welcome
Mon. - Woodcarvers 9 am, Senior Yoga 10 am, Senior Bingo 1 pm
Tues. - Art 9 am, Pinochle 12:30 pm, Line-Dance 6:30 pm
Wed. - Line-Dance 4:30 pm
Thurs. - Brown Bag 9 am Hi-Cap 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, Bunco 1 pm, Line-Dance 3:30 pm, Tops 6 pm
Fri. - BINGO on Friday night, Doors Open at 4:00 pm, Dinner, then Bingo at 6 pm
May 24, 2009
81 Year Old Youtuber – Over 2 Million Visitors to Youtube Channel – Video Has Over 5,000 5-Star Ratings, Over 300,000 Views
The video below is just one of the many by Peter Zimmer, an 81 year old widower. He has been featured in international publications, such as Time Magazine. Peter shares helpful information for senior citizens and tells his life story in videos. You can visit him by clicking on the sites below:
and
Youtube Channel Geriatric1927.
Tobey Dichter, Award Winner – Speaks About Seniors “Paper Generation” Switching to Online Generation
Traditionally throughout history seniors held the keys to history and wisdom, and senior years meant passing down that information to the younger generations. With the “Online Generation” things have changed from the “paper generation.” Giving seniors the “keys” to online information by improving computer skills is a way to enhance quality of life for seniors.
Some of the benefits of computer literacy for seniors include:
* Being able to get health and insurance information online
* Being able to enjoy history websites, especially about events they remember
* Up to date news as “paper newspapers” decline
* Communicating with others by email
* Mental stimulation and challenge as learning continues
