Student Leadership Johns Creek hosts Senior Tech 101 program

Sometimes learning about new technology can be tricky, but that’s why we’re here! Student Leadership in conjunction with AT&T will be facilitating a hands-on workshop to discuss different features on tablets. Local seniors will learn how tablets work and how to connect with family and friends during this session at Park Place at Newtown School on Saturday, February 25th from 10 am to 11:30 am.

Many seniors don’t know how to fully use their phones and tablets, many are afraid to explore their devices; teenagers, however, have an almost intuitive knowledge of these devices, so it is a perfect mix for this training session. This session isn’t just to help the seniors, it also allows the student leaders to interact with a population that many rarely see. “Building this connection between seniors and teens is exciting,” says Irene Sanders, Executive Director of Student Leadership Johns Creek.

Created in 2015, AT&T’s Digital You is a comprehensive program that offers tools, tips, apps, guidance and community trainings for people of all ages and levels of online experience to learn more about how to have a safe and secure online experience. Through Digital You, AT&T has collaborated with prominent national organizations like Common Sense, The OASIS Institute, and AARP to increase digital literacy as well as local organizations across the country to assemble and promote expert online safety information in a number of formats. For more information on the resources available, check out digitalyou.att.com.

No experience is necessary to attend, seniors are encouraged to bring their own device, or use one that will be provided by AT&T. The session is free of charge, but an RSVP to parkplace@johnscreek.gov or 678-512-3430 will be appreciated in order to provide the appropriate number of devices.

More information about Student Leadership Johns Creek can be found at the following website: www.leadershipjohnscreek.com .

Tablet Training 101
February 25th – 10am to 11:30 am
Park Place at Newtown School
3125 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek