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Basic Technology skills

Learn essential technology skills for adults 65+ including using the internet, gadgets, email, web browsers, social media, and online group discussions. Enhance your understanding of Facebook, email etiquette, and online safety. Gain confidence in navigating the digital world.

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Basic Technology skills

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  1. Basic Technology skills Michael J. Cavazos, MD

  2. It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent. It is the one that is the most responsive to change. - Charles Darwin (1809-1882) How Do adults 65 and over use technology? Internet (50%) 53% just email, 33 % use social media, 48% daily Gadgets 69% mobile phone, 11% tablet type device Computers 33% own computers

  3. What is a web Browser • A web browser is NOT: • PC/MAC; systems to manage files and programs • Search Engine; allows you to search the internet • A web browser IS: • Allows you to visit websites. • Enter web address and which is displayed. • All webpages are run through the browser. Most are free.

  4. Download Chrome

  5. Email • What is Email • Network communication, Sender  Receiver, and replaces pen/paper • 1st email: Ray Tomlinson 1971. • Email name is your new address/PO BOX • YourName @ internet provider. com • Mcavazos@mended.com

  6. Add your signature 1st Scroll Down Find/Press 2nd Enter personal signature in this box. Add Images if needed. Don’t Forget!! Last

  7. Mended hearts COMMUNITY CONNECTCONNECT.MENDEDHEARTS.ORG • Connecting patient and families on their heart journey. • Register or login with email and password.

  8. Online Group Discussions 1st 2nd

  9. Online Group Discussions Titles or Topics Click on any topic of your interest.

  10. Online Group Discussions Titles or Topics Reply with message Original sender Scroll up or Down Reply

  11. Facebook Return User • Social networking site that makes it easy for you to connect and share with your family and friends online. • Allows you to send messages, post status updates, share photos, etc. 1st time use

  12. Confirm / Click Press/Click to confirm

  13. Introduction Page Add personal picture. Update personal information Find friends Update privacy

  14. Homepage GCF Global., Facebook (June 2016) https://www.gcflearnfree.org/facebook101/what-is-facebook/1/

  15. Homepage GCF Global., Facebook (June 2016) https://www.gcflearnfree.org/facebook101/what-is-facebook/1/

  16. Post a status update You can share a lot of things such as status updates, photos, links, and even your location. • From your timeline at the top of your homepage • Common is a short text-based post to your friends who can read and comment on. Location usually

  17. Other Topics • Liking and following Facebook pages such as The Mended Hearts, inc. • Downloading free software, i.e. Adobe PDF • Accessing and downloading resources from Mended Hearts web member portal

  18. Table rules • Ask stupid questions • Cheat • Make mistakes

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