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

Google Drive and Docs 


In this introductory level two-part course, we will explore Google Drive for file organization and storage, and Google Docs for the creation and sharing of documents. Participants must provide a GMAIL address when they register and should bring a laptop (preferred) or tablet with the Drive and Docs apps loaded.


164038 Mon. Jan. 20-and 27 at 2:15 - 3:15pm

  Chandler Mowat Community Centre


163991 Wed. Mar. 5 and 12 at 2:15 - 3:15pm 

  Bridgeport Community Centre 

Introduction to Chromebook


Participants will learn about the physical features of a Chromebook, its basic functionality and how it differs from other laptops and devices. We will explore the Chrome Browser and learn how to use it to access common websites. Please bring your own or borrowed Chromebook to this class. Devices may be available to loan through our lending library.
Call 519 783-8560 to inquire.


164039 Wed. Jan. 8 at 1- 2pm

Chandler Mowat Community Centre


164322       Wed. Feb. 26 at 2:15 - 3:15pm

      VIRTUAL on Zoom