Senior Tech Class - Winter Session 2025 - Program & Class Syllabus
Sat. Feb 15, 2025 UofD, Finance Room 138 12 PM Welcome & Introduction to Smart Phones
Sat. Feb 22, 2025 UofD, Finance Room 138 12 PM How to store numbers & placing calls
Sat. March 8, 2025 UofD, Finance Room 138 12 PM Introduction to basic of computers & features
Sat. March 15, 2025 UofD, Finance Room 138 12 PM Introduction to computer - Part 2
Sat. March 22, 2025 UofD, Finance Room 138 12 PM How to use the keyboard
Sat. March 29, 2025 UofD, Finance Room 138 12 PM Basic internet and safety tips
Sat. April 5, 2025 UofD, Briggs Building 101 12 PM Navigating the Internet
Sat. April 12, 2025 UofD, Finance Room 138 12 PM Hands on Navigating the Internet
***4/12/25 - GUEST SPEAKER: Henry Ford Health Systems ****
Sat. April 19, 2025 Northwest Activities (Room 2) 12PM Graduation Lunch
***4/19/25 - GUEST SPEAKER: PNC BANK ****
Sat. April 26, 2025 Field Trip: Tuskegee Airmen Museum 12PM
Coleman A. Young International Airport 11499 Conner Detroit, MI 48213
Information, class topics and syllabus are subject to change, updated or altered.
The Senior Tech Class is a free eight-week program designed to equip seniors with essential digital skills. This initiative fosters a supportive environment for participants to engage in group discussions on various topics.
The program runs from Saturday, February 15, to Saturday, April 19, at the University of Detroit Mercy, specifically in Room 138 of the Finance Building. Classes will begin promptly at 12:00 noon every Saturday. The Graduation Lunch is scheduled for April 19 at the Northwest Activities Center, Room 2, also at 12:00 noon, with catering provided by Chef Greg's Soul -N- The Wall.
The Senior Tech Class is led by Clayton Cortez, a dedicated multimedia journalist and producer. These sessions are designed to make learning both informative and enjoyable. Our goal is to help seniors develop and strengthen their skills to navigate today’s digital world with ease and confidence, ultimately fostering their independence. Welcome to the Winter 2025 session of the Senior Tech Class! Everyone is welcome!
WINTER SESSION
Lesson 1: Welcome
This course introduced seniors to the technology class and discussed their learning interests. Following this, we reviewed the syllabus and covered the basics of smartphones.
Lesson 2: Smartphones
This course provided seniors with practical experience in navigating their smartphones, including all of its applications, functions, and features.
Lesson 3: Pop Quiz
This course offered seniors a collaborative open-book pop quiz to assess their understanding of the material covered.
Lesson 4: Intro to Computers
This course provided a detailed overview of the key components that comprise a computer system. We explored the following essential parts: monitor, CPU, keyboard, mouse, and speaker.
Lesson 5: Understanding the Keyboard
Seniors should learn keyboard skills because it enhances digital literacy, enabling access to essential services, maintaining social connections, and promoting independence in an increasingly digital world. Learning to use a computer and keyboard empowers seniors to manage their daily lives more independently.
Lesson 6: Basic internet and safety tips
Internet safety is crucial because it protects individuals from cyber threats like identity theft, malware, and online predators, while also ensuring privacy and preventing exposure to harmful content.
Lesson 7 - Navigating the Internet
Internet browsing empowers seniors to take charge of their health, discover vital information, conduct business with ease, plan exciting travels, access important records, stay informed about current events, connect with loved ones, and nurture their hobbies and entertainment passions.
Lesson 8 - Hands on Navigating the Internet
This course offers seniors the opportunity to engage in hands-on practice with search engines to locate information on a variety of topics. Participants will learn to navigate online platforms effectively and will become acquainted with safe and enjoyable methods of conducting online searches.
Graduation Luncheon
The graduation luncheon serves to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our senior graduates who have successfully completed the Senior Tech Class 8-week program, surrounded by the love and support of family and friends.
