Session 1 — Senior Technology Connection Program

Staying Connected in a Digital World

A practical, confidence-building training that helps older adults use everyday technology for communication, safety, and meaningful community connection.

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Program Goals

✅Build confidence with smartphones, tablets, and computers
✅Enable communication through calls, texts, email, and video meetings
✅Promote safety by recognizing scams and protecting personal information
✅Strengthen connection to church, family, and community

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Core Skills Covered

✅Device basics: screen brightness, rotation, volume, flashlight, Bluetooth
✅Everyday communication: phone calls, contacts, texting, photo sharing
✅Email essentials: reading, replying, attachments, printing
✅Virtual participation: Zoom & Google Meet controls and etiquette
✅Peace of mind: finding a lost phone and avoiding scams

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Learning Approach

✅Step-by-step guidance with iPhone vs. Android differences
✅Hands-on practice with real-life examples
✅Tech Buddies provide patient, one-on-one assistance
✅Encouraging environment where mistakes are part of learning

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Session Roadmap

Module 0 — Welcome & Orientation

Comfortable space, reassurance, goals, and introductions

Module 1 — Device Basics

Touch gestures, settings, brightness, sound, flashlight, Bluetooth

Module 2 — Calls & Texts

Calling, contacts, messaging, photos, blocking scam calls

Module 3 — Email & Printing

Email basics, attachments, and printing from devices

Module 4 — Online Meetings

Joining Zoom/Meet, audio/video controls, etiquette

Module 5: Internet Safety & Scam Awareness

Scams, safe browsing, strong passwords, protecting accounts

Module 6: Church & Community Connection

Online worship, church updates, prayer requests, staying connected

Module 7: Review, Confidence Building & Closing

Recap skills, practice, Q&A, and continued learning

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Key Principles

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Practice

Skills improve with repetition

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Patience

Learning at your own pace is encouraged

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Safety

When in doubt, pause and verify

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Support

No one is left behind

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Session Take-Home Guide

Download the complete quick-reference guide covering devices, calls, texts, email, video calls, and safety essentials.

Download PDF Guide

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Device Basics

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Calls & Contacts

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Text Messages

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Email Essentials

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Video Calls

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Scam Safety

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Test Your Knowledge

Take the quiz to review what you've learned and test your understanding of the technology skills covered in this session.

✅ Take the Quiz