Course fees are for supplies, class materials, newsletters, and postage. A portion of each course fee is usually allocated to a fund used to periodically upgrade the Center s computer equipment. SeniorNet computer classes are designed specifically for the older adult. Volunteers teach the classes and are dedicated to making the learning experience both informative and fun. Currently SeniorNet has over 4,500 volunteers who teach at the Learning Centers.
Courses begin with adults who have no knowledge of computer technology.
Then there is a series of eight sessions courses, that are each 2 to 2 and hours and include Introduction to Computers, the Internet and E-mail, Word Processing, Graphics and other topics of interest. The learning environment is prepared for the adult who hasn t been in a classroom for some time and the fear and intimidation factors are easily overcome. This is the SeniorNet Users Group who meet monthly to further learn about topics of interest, be it tracing ones family genealogy, financial computer programs for income tax preparation or to invite a speaker to become more informed on a special technology subject. One woman was leaving a class and expressed her thanks and was in tears. When asked why, she responded You brought my husband back to life for me.