Enjoying the Internet

March - 'Internet Safety, Free software, PDF docs, Live Streaming and many examples of using and enjoying the internet'

25/3/2023

We welcomed and introduced two new members to the group in March, and sadly noted a couple of apologies.

We began by reviewing some of what we did last month--particularly, screen shots, passwords (password managers, notes, text files), Blue tooth, and YouTube.

We then looked at:

1. Examples of how we use and enjoy the internet.
a. Property Sales
b. GPS Google Maps & White pages
c. Google, or search engine of your choice
d. Hobbies i. Reading: - Herald Sun, Borrow Box, Audible etc. ii. Family History-Ancestry & My Heritage iii. Cooking-recipes.

2. Internet safety & Operating Systems—keep up to date! During this segment, we watched the following videos:

3. Free software

4. What is a PDF file?

5. Live Streaming We looked at the Benalla Council Webpage and viewed a council meeting during a segment on viewing and live streaming meetings. Live streaming of Funerals became popular during Covid. Other examples of live streaming from the TV Apps were discussed.

The full Session 2 Notes, which include lots of links to follow up, are available as a PDF document by clicking this link -

Second Session - March - Class Notes (PDF)

Enjoying the Internet is held on the third Tuesday morning from 10 to 12 in Classroom 1.

Dawn Stephens

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February - "Some internet basics, and some enjoyable bits"

28/2/2023

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A group of 10 gathered for our first session. Our group use a variety of devices-Windows
PC, Apple Mac, iPad & Android tablets, and iPhone & Android phones.

After introductions we looked at some of the basics of using the internet, and some
enjoyable bits of using the Internet.

Workstation setup, including a stable internet connection (either NBN, Satellite or
Cellular) with suitable data plan; The devices to connect and enjoy internet; and Wi-Fi connection and blue tooth.
U3A website: https://u3abenalla.weebly.com/ our programs, calendar, contacts etc.
Using a web browser & search engine.
Use PrtSc on PC keyboard to print a screen copy and we watched a few short “how to” videos doing screen capture.
Tips to avoid getting caught out by cyber crooks (the not-so-enjoyable part of the Internet!)
Downloading and uploading
YouTube - for “how to” do something etc.
Save a YouTube video to view offline and avoiding any lag in upload.
Using Bluetooth.

We used the projector and the TV screen to share information.

First Session - February - Class notes (PDF)

Next session: We will look at some ways we use Internet for hobbies, live streaming,
free software, google maps and more—for a good time, I hope.

Dawn Stephens

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Welcome to Enjoying the Internet!

31/1/2023

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Held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon from February to June, ‘Enjoying the Internet’ commences on the 21st February in U3A Room 1.

A welcoming email with a draft summary of the program has been sent to class members and is available below as a PDF.

Enjoying the Internet - Summary of Sessions

Dawn Stephens

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A new course for members keen to venture beyond the basics!

11/12/2022

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'Enjoying the Internet' is a course for members keen to venture beyond the basics to find out more about what the internet can offer! Targeting members already comfortable with tasks such as online subscriptions, emailing with photo attachments and managing files, there's an enormous range of possible content to explore. Members will be encouraged to contribute topics, to develop the skills covered in class during the month and to report back during a 'Pains and Gains' segment at the following class. 'Enjoying the Internet' will focus on supporting PC and laptop users; however, users of other devices are also welcome.

Convenor: Dawn Stephens 3rd Tuesday 10 am to 12 noon U3A Room 1

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