Tablets and smartphones troubleshooting - Older and Wiser project

Additional information about this course

Older and Wiser project course for people aged 50 and over, living in Leicester city. Part of Leicester Ageing Together. Please call 0116 3660926 to book a place.

Course aim

Build on your knowledge to using a Tablet, iPad or smartphone.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

• This course is suitable for beginners and improvers

By the end of the course I should be able to:

• Confidently use what I've learned on the Tablet/ipad/smartphone outside of the course sessions
• Understand and make use of the range of services and activities on the Leicester Ageing Together website and similar organisations
• Maintain contact with others by Email or Video chat (FaceTime, Skype, or WhatsApp)
• Navigate and open a number of Apps on Tablet/ipad and smartphone

How will I be taught?

• The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
• You will be expected to carry out a range of activities in your own time

What kind of feedback can I expect?

• A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
• You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
• You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
• There will be a number of tasks appropriate to your course such as written work, creating art or craft, video, photography or small projects. Some of these may be marked to help you progress

What else do I need to know?

• A selection of materials and basic equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring additional materials with you
• It would be helpful if you had access to the internet (Mobile phone, tablet or computer at home or through a library etc.)

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

• No pre reading is required but research on the subject on the internet or in the library may be helpful

What can I do next?

• Progress to another WEA course
• Progress to a course with another provider
• Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
• Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation