A Little about SeniorNetA Little about SeniorNet

The SeniorNet’s The SeniorNet’s Basic BeliefBasic Belief

SeniorNet is based on the belief that SeniorNet is based on the belief that

computer literacy will not only enable computer literacy will not only enable

older adults to access a world of older adults to access a world of

information and people, it will also information and people, it will also

allow them to share their wisdom and allow them to share their wisdom and

knowledge with the rest of the world.knowledge with the rest of the world.

SeniorNet HistorySeniorNet History

Started as a follow-on to a 1986 studyStarted as a follow-on to a 1986 study National and International - Non-ProfitNational and International - Non-Profit 35,000+ Members35,000+ Members 240+ Learning Centers240+ Learning Centers Over 100,000 Seniors trainedOver 100,000 Seniors trained 3,000+ volunteers - 11 paid 3,000+ volunteers - 11 paid

employees employees

Why SeniorNet?Why SeniorNet?

Computer education designed by Computer education designed by seniors, to be taught by seniors to seniors, to be taught by seniors to seniorsseniors

Small, informal classesSmall, informal classes Teacher to Student ratio never Teacher to Student ratio never

higher than 4:1higher than 4:1 Inexpensive- nominal fee.Inexpensive- nominal fee. Proven track record teaching Proven track record teaching

seniorsseniors

Huntington SeniorNet:

Background:

We are proud to be the first SeniorNet Computer Center on Long Island.

Our center was developed in partnership with the Family Service League, Inc. FSL is a well-respected, (78 year old) human resource organization serving Suffolk County from Huntington to the East end of Long Island.

Since its inception in March of 1999 until December of 2003, SeniorNet@FSL has conducted 230 classes and trained 2490 Students.

Huntington SeniorNet:

We have:

a newly refurbished laboratory learning center

13 computers. One for the instructor, 12 for students (one student to a computer).

Student manuals to help you study for and review the lessons.

Some of the courses have diskettes for you to practice with.

Each class has one instructor and at least two coaches . The coaches help you if there is a

problem.

Huntington SeniorNet:

Courses offered at this time:

Basic Computer Workshop

Introduction to Computers

Bargain hunting on the internet.

Windows

Internet and Email

Graphics, Photo

Introduction to Word-processing

Quicken 2001

Digital Photography

Huntington SeniorNet:

Courses also offered at this time:

Free Seminars

Workshops: buying a computer, converting LP’s to CD’s,

Other Activities:

SeniorNet Users Group: ( SNUG) is a group that meets the third Tuesday of the month with either a guest speaker or a group discussion of a topic of interest to the members present.

The KeySpan / SeniorNet Computer Refurbishing Project:

volunteers from SeniorNet refurbish older KeySpan computers for use by not-for-profit organizations. Close to 2200 computers to date.

What They are SayingWhat They are Saying

““SeniorNet is based on the concept SeniorNet is based on the concept that older people are not adverse to that older people are not adverse to using technology, just unfamiliar using technology, just unfamiliar with it” … with it” … Washington PostWashington Post

““This is what I have been looking for This is what I have been looking for for years” … for years” … 81 year old retired surgeon81 year old retired surgeon

““Continued learning is the only real Continued learning is the only real fountain of youth” … fountain of youth” … SeniorNet MemberSeniorNet Member

Awards: - The New York State Coalition for the

Aging, Inc has named the SeniorNet @ FSL Huntington despite its relatively “young” status, a first place winner in the 2001 Senior Services Achievements Awards in the category of “Seniors and Technology”. The purpose of the achievement award program is to honor outstanding, innovative and creative senior services that have long-range impact on senior citizen and/or the community.

Awards Continued:Awards Continued:

- SeniorNet Volunteer (Slava Vero) was among the 101 volunteers honored by the Huntington Chamber of Commerce on January 16th, 2002. The office of 18th Legislator District Jon Cooper nominated her for her services to SeniorNet.

Awards continued:Awards continued: Fred Atkin, SeniorNet Co-Coordinator was

among the 101 volunteers honored by the Huntington Chamber of Commerce in 2003.

John and Irene Nordin (Snug Coordinator and Newsletter editor) were among the 101 volunteers honored by the Huntington chamber of Commerce in 2003.

SeniorNet Volunteers Slava Vero and Don Weidman were featured in Newsday’s “The Everyday Hero” page.

Advantages of Advantages of MembershipMembership

Quarterly newsletterQuarterly newsletter Special offerings on hardware and Special offerings on hardware and

softwaresoftware Use of SeniorNet computers in Use of SeniorNet computers in

open labsopen labs Special Learning Center programsSpecial Learning Center programs

SummarySummary

SeniorNet was established for people SeniorNet was established for people just like youjust like you

You will be in class with your peers You will be in class with your peers being taught by your peersbeing taught by your peers

We hope to see you in our classes soonWe hope to see you in our classes soon And maybe after that as a volunteer And maybe after that as a volunteer

helping out - We guarantee you will find helping out - We guarantee you will find it rewarding it rewarding

One of our instructors setting up for a class.

Some of our students.Some of our students.

Pictures of some of our Pictures of some of our introduction to computer introduction to computer

classes.classes.

On Friday, May 7th, SeniorNet @ FSL Huntington dedicated the grand reopening of the newly refurbished lab and the renaming of the lab as “The Don Weidman Computer Learning Center”.

Don Weidman: He was one of the founders and the paramount leader of this center.

The following pictures were taken that day:

Computer humor.Computer humor.

More or less!More or less!

Some menu choices we wish were available.

New computer innovations!

Children seem to have a unique understanding of computer vocabulary.

Not holding your mouse properly can have disastrous results!

When we learn to use a computer, old names take on a new meaning.

Learning to send and receive emails provides a faster way to communicate with people.

The Latest Office Innovation! True or False?

The internet in medicine!

Prepared by Aiken SeniorNet @USCA