By all accounts, Edy Thompson says, the class designed for senior adults who want to learn more about how to use technology is a success.
From reading the evaluations from those who attended the first class, everyone thinks it’s an “excellent idea,” Thompson told John C. Rose. “And they’re coming back.”
Completing an evaluation is a small price to pay – the only price, actually. The class is free for senior adults and is the result of a partnership with AARP and Rebuild Communities. Thompson is the executive director of Rebuild Communities.
“I just think it’s an excellent, excellent program,” Thompson said. The facilitators had to get trained to teach the class, which will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30. Up to 10 participants come to learn more about how to use the technology that is all around us, from smartphones, laptops and iPads to Zoom calls and online troubleshooting chat sessions.
Thompson said older adults have to work at not becoming obsolete. “We know it but we don’t want to address it,” she said.
People are reluctant to show that they don’t know something, but this class provides information in a non-threatening way that folks enjoy.
“It’s wonderful to see seniors getting together and having fun and learning something useful,” she said.
Want to join in the fun? 252.915.1663 or send an email to info@rebuildcommunitiesnc.org.
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