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| From left are OLLI Scholars Nancy J. Emmons, Pauline Meyer, Judy Grancher and instructor Lynne Mock. |
Program encourages adults 50+ to become tech savvy
KENNESAW, Ga. (May 14, 2013) – Do you want to be more computer savvy? The OLLI Scholar Computer Certificate Course at KSU’s College of Continuing and Professional Education has helped nearly 90 people to do just that.
The program, offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, began in 2008. To date, 84 people have successfully completed the program. The OLLI Scholar program offers people a chance to boost skills and/or learn new ones.
Participants have up to one year to take five foundation courses. They are “Introduction to PCs,” “Internet and Email Savvy,” Windows 7 – Level 1,” “Microsoft Word” and “Easy Steps to Safeguard Your Computer.” Computer novices are encouraged to take the “Let’s Begin with Computers” course first before the OLLI Scholar program.
All classes are taught by longtime OLLI instructor Lynne Mock, an engineer who also operates a consulting firm. She has more than 30 years of teaching experience. OLLI Scholars praise Mock’s instruction as well as the class setting and skills they attain. The specific age group – adults 50 and older – adds a certain comfort level for the participants in the program.
Michelle Girage, program director, said, “These classes are great for people who want to return to the workforce, refresh their memory, or show off to their grandkids!”
For more information on the class schedule, visit ksuolli.com or call (770) 499-3340.