May’s ‘Drop In’ sessions focused on ‘Sharing’ – sharing of photographs through messaging and emails; forwarding of emails in which others have sent links and an introduction to the use of Drop Box for file sharing. ‘Apps’ for Word puzzles ‘Bonza’ and scrabble-like ‘Words with Friends’ continued to be added to participants’ devices and we’ve had reports of uptake at home. Jenny Sawyer introduced her ‘Three Pillars’ for iPhone users – "keep your Apple ID password handy; develop a comprehensive ‘Contacts’ list and keep a notebook of passwords as so many Apps require them". The Android group also took a look at passwords; using devices as GPS; and file storage on mobile phones.
Tech Savvy Drop In (Android) break out group working with Terry Dillon
on using GPS function in mobile devices.
on using GPS function in mobile devices.
Planning is already going ahead for next semester. From mid September the TSDI format will change slightly, with an informal ‘Drop In’ component in the first half of our timetabled sessions. In the second half Terry Dillon will be running a ten session ‘Google Apps’ course on the many free features available through Google Apps. Resources continue to be added to the Tech Savvy Drop In website – see for example www.u3abenallatsdropin.weebly.com/sharing.
Speaking of on line word puzzles, did you know that there’s a daily crossword on Victoria’s Seniors Online website at https://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/services-information/games/crossword?
Speaking of on line word puzzles, did you know that there’s a daily crossword on Victoria’s Seniors Online website at https://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/services-information/games/crossword?