Let’s Hold A Class On Blogging for Seniors
How many times have you been insulted by remarks such as, “Old people (still defined as over 40) can’t/don’t use computers,” or “They’re too old to learn tech stuff,” etc.?
I have been in business meetings in which these kinds of comments were made by people who, in fact, were in their 50s and should know better as they’re staring at me … the self-taught creator of 4 websites – at a far more advanced age. They know I’m a chronic user of email and social media (where they follow me). In addition, I teach a bunch of online and in-person classes on many business, wellness, and metaphysical subjects.
Everyone knows I’m “old.” I don’t keep that a secret, so it’s very insulting and irritating to listen to these generalizations. Also, I live in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area and have met hundreds of women who are IT tech-savvy. Some of them hold high-level positions in the most sophisticated tech environments, like aerospace, defense, and biotechnology, for example. The insensitive commentators live here, too, so what’s wrong with them that they must stereotype people in this way? I wonder.
On the other hand, I have met people, who are much younger than I, who believe themselves completely incapable of learning how to use computers. These folks are really intimidated at the prospect of trying. They are not stupid. They just have not yet learned what to do.
Thus, I created a class on the simple basics of blogging – whether it be for social media or more advanced articles for websites. What do you think of that idea? I’m sure I’m not the first person to think of creating a class on blogging for Seniors; but why should that stop me? It didn’t, so now I offer the class (in person where possible and via Zoom when we need to do it online.) It can begin with basic steps – like turning on a computer!
A Class on Blogging For Seniors Could Include the Following:
Getting your cup of coffee.
- How to turn on and sign on to a computer
- How to set up some types of social media accounts
- How to create Word documents or PowerPoint slides that you can convert to JPEG images.
- How to prepare content
- How to find free images that you can use without violating copyright laws
- How to make links to other content and why a person would want to do that
- Etiquette
- Do’s and Don’s for safety
- How to blog on WordPress sites
Why Stop Now?
Let’s face it: it’s almost 4 a.m., and I am supposed to be asleep. So, I’m going to stop here and wait for your feedback to tell me if you are interested. Even if you’re not desirous of taking the class, you are welcome to share your opinion about what else should be included in the topics to be covered. Then, I’ll come back and edit this post to make it better! I’ve got to get to bed and sleep fast since it’s almost time to get up and start the commute for the day’s meetings.
if you would like to discuss this for your group or yourself. We can schedule a FREE initial consultation (in which I SHALL NOT try to sell you) to discuss your needs and how I may help. Email me at MyPersuasivePresentations@gmail.com and put “Sip & Share – Blogging (or Computer Use) Inquiry” in the subject line. Then, we’ll coordinate schedules and meet online to discuss the options.
It’s easy, and I’m not scary!
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