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Pilot Class for SER. David Friedman Sara Friedman Andrea Maoro http://wiziqseniorclasses.wikispaces.com/. David Friedman. Tutor at tutor.com Educational background University of Virginia (graduated with highest distinction in Computer Science) Johns Hopkins (MSE in Computer Science)
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Pilot Class for SER David Friedman Sara Friedman Andrea Maoro http://wiziqseniorclasses.wikispaces.com/
David Friedman • Tutor at tutor.com • Educational background • University of Virginia (graduated with highest distinction in Computer Science) • Johns Hopkins (MSE in Computer Science) • Volunteer work • Volunteer tutorat Waverly Library • Bootup Baltimore
Sara Friedman • Professional career as social worker and computer specialist • Volunteer at Senior Employment Resources dating back to 2004 • Taught Microsoft Word, Internet Basics, and other subjects • Intake counselor from October 2008 till present.
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Brief Intro to WiZiQ • Classes in a variety of subjects • Language classes • Test prep classes • AIEEE – All India Engineering Entrance Exam (Math and Physics) • Company behind WiZiQ is authorGEN
Senior Classes Quick Sketch • Classes will be free • We are interested in bringing seniors together to • Discuss mutual interests (movies, sports, hobbies) • Stave off social isolation • In a recovering but still tough economy learn new skills • Job seeking skills, computer skills, internet skills (e.g. ebay) • Make friends and connections around the world
Scheduling / Promotion • Confer with Woody Prothero • Options • Research the possibility of creating an email list of seniors who might be interested in online classes • Schedule a face-to-face meeting at SER for introduction to WiZiQ and orientation for seniors (David and Andrea may be able to participate to some extent virtually) • Seniors may volunteer to host their own discussion groups or classes
Scheduling / Promotion • Post to bulletin board • Post on http://www.seniorjobs.org website
Scheduling / Promotion • If seniors do not have the hardware, or do not have the expertise to set it up Sara or other volunteers may be able to volunteer time to help • Classes at SER • To remove the fear that some seniors have of computers • E-mail and phone support • Schedule meeting with Woody Prothero
Demonstration of WiZiQ capabilities • Whiteboard • Text Chat • Audio / Video • Screen sharing • File sharing
Demonstration of WiZiQ capabilities Pen Tablet
WiZiQ System Requirements(rough estimate) • Computer less than 3-4 years old • Broadband internet connection >512 kbps upload and download (thousand bits per second) • Most DSL or FIOS that seniors have in the Washington D.C. will probably be okay. • Internet access is not very expensive in the Washington area. • Help may be available for set up and installation • Also with webcam and microphone neither very expensive.
Andrea Maoro • Courses on Ebay • Courses on earning extra money through the internet • Elance
Sara Friedman • Sara’s interests • Work with seniors who may be isolated or alone connect with each other • Online support group for seniors who are discouraged about their job prospects • Helping people with physical or emotional issues find online support resources
Sara Friedman • Future project • With SER’s support: • Interview seniors who have found jobs through Senior Employment Resources and how SER has helped them
David’s Interests • Book discussions • Find a group of seniors who share similar interests, hobbies, or history • Make a list of candidate books • Members who are interested in the class will vote on which book will be read • Scheduled readings and discussion over a period of four to five weeks