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Pilot Class for SER

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

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  1. Pilot Class for SER David Friedman Sara Friedman Andrea Maoro http://wiziqseniorclasses.wikispaces.com/

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. Andrea Maoro Businessman and consultant for marble, granite, porphyry, terrazzo, engineered marble, and stone, http://www.lamarstone.com.sgfrom Singapore the pearl of Asia INNOVATE NOT IMITATEcopy THE THREE WORD ONLY into Google search browser or any browser to know Andrea Maoro better.Stone Consultant Conferences Presenter Community Team Specialist Facilitator Instructor Education Specialist Trained by eBay IT Scholar

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Scheduling / Promotion • Post to bulletin board • Post on http://www.seniorjobs.org website

  9. 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

  10. Woody’s LinkedIn Page

  11. Demonstration of WiZiQ capabilities • Whiteboard • Text Chat • Audio / Video • Screen sharing • File sharing

  12. Demonstration of WiZiQ capabilities Pen Tablet

  13. 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.

  14. Andrea Maoro • Courses on Ebay • Courses on earning extra money through the internet • Elance

  15. Synopsis eBay at WiZiQ as 19 January 2010 information read me Interested to make or have some extra money? My eBay classes will help you. Open the PDF, it is the index or the classes available up-to-date 19 January 2010 For assistance contact me in the evening after 20:30 via Skype.

  16. PDF presentation from Andrea

  17. 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

  18. Sara Friedman • Future project • With SER’s support: • Interview seniors who have found jobs through Senior Employment Resources and how SER has helped them

  19. 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

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  25. Hope online classes turns out to be a great idea for SER!

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