Courses

KITCHENER TECH CONNECTS

Kitchener Tech Connects is a set of free tech courses for older adults, offered through the City of Kitchener's Recreation Department. 

There are  3 ways to register:
Online: Visit www.kitchener.ca/activekitchener for details.  For instructions on using ActiveNet visit: How to use ActiveNet - YouTube .
In Person:  to any of the city’s community centres or indoor pools during regular business hours.  All you need is the course code number or the name of the program of interest. .
By phone: Staff are happy to assist you with registration over the phone during regular business hours by calling
519-741-2200 x 2907

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS, LOCATIONS and DATES

Embrace the Power of the Internet 

In these sessions, we will learn common terms related to using the internet, show ways to access the internet on different devices, discuss common purposes for using the internet, demonstrate and practice strategies to search more effectively, discover how to locate and save favorite websites, and outline basic safety practices for being online .

164032 Mon. Jan. 6 and 13 at 2:15 -3:15pm
                        Chandler Mowat Community Centre

164316 Wed. Feb. 19 and 26 at 1 - 2 pm 

                        VIRTUAL on Zoom

163972 Thur. Mar. 6 and 13 at 12:15 - 1:15pm 

                        Bridgeport Community Centre

Making the Most of your iPad 

In these hands-on and fun sessions, we will cover physical parts of the iPad, navigation, gestures, settings, native and favorite apps, the camera, photos, Safari, how to use the App Store, and more, as time allows. Please bring your iPad and your iTunes account information. (username / email and password).  This is needed if you wish to use the App Store.

164033 Mon. Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 1 – 2pm
  Chandler Mowat Community Centre
          

163975       Wed. Mar. 5, 12 and 19 at 1 – 2pm 

     Thur. Mar. 20 at 12:15 - 1:15pm 

Bridgeport Community Centre

 Using Email Effectively

Participants should bring their laptop, tablet or phone to class, logged in to your email. Anyone who does not have an email account will be offered a pre-class appointment if needed to set this up. In class, we will learn about the effective and safe use of email - various platforms, uses, account maintenance, how to manage your inbox, best practices / etiquette, phishing and personal account protection.

164035       Wed. Jan. 8 and 15 at 2:15 - 3:15pm 

 Chandler Mowat Community Centre

164318 Mon. Feb. 24 at 1:00 - 2:00 pm 

        Mon. Mar. 3 at 1:00 - 2:00 pm

   VIRTUAL on Zoom

163983       Thur. Mar. 6 and 13 at 1:30 - 2:30 pm
        Bridgeport Community Centre

Kitchener Tech Connects Support Session 

Support Sessions are designed to provide the opportunity for help or advice on any topic related to the effective use of technology. There will be no lesson taught or specific ‘agenda’ for Support Sessions; the learning will be driven by participant questions.

164036       Wed. Jan. 22 at 2:15 - 3:45 pm 

 Chandler Mowat Community Centre

164320 Wed. Feb. 19 at 2:15 - 3:45 pm 

  VIRTUAL on Zoom

Stay Safe online 

Participants will explore why and how to maintain safe online practices, the importance of safe passwords, examine common scams and how to recognize and avoid them, and how to stay current with their digital literacy.

164037       Wed. Jan. 15 and 22 at 1 - 2pm 

 Chandler Mowat Community Centre

164319       Mon. Feb. 24  at 2:15 - 3:15pm
      Mon. March 3 at 2:15 - 3:15pm 

VIRTUAL on Zoom  

163987          Wed. Mar. 19 at 2:15  -3:15pm  

Thur. Mar. 20 at 1:30 - 2:30pm
      Bridgeport Community Centre