Tech Savvy Seniors – Cloud Computing: Part 1

Course Overview

Have you ever:

  • Lost a file
  • Misplaced a USB thumb drive
  • Had a PC die on you when you had important files on it.

Then cloud computing can help!

Cloud computing is all about keeping your files in a remote location. You may already be using a form of Cloud computing if you use an email service that stores all your emails and attachments so you can access them on your phone, tablet or computer. But Cloud computing can be so much more.

Do you ever backup the files on your computer? No? Then Cloud Computing can help!

Have you ever been away from your computer and wanted access to a file? Yes? Then Cloud Computing can help!

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

Learn more about this course

What you will learn

Course outline

In this workshop, you will learn:

  • What is the cloud
  • What are the benefits of using the cloud
  • The risks in using cloud computing
  • Which cloud to use

Course outcome

After this workshop, you should be able to:

  • Use Google Drive
  • Setup a Dropbox account and use Dropbox

What you need to know

Entry requirements

This level is for the complete beginner and assumes no prior knowledge.

Prerequisite: Essential

Participants must be over 60 years old. Tech Savvy Seniors is an initiative of the NSW Ageing Strategy and is funded in partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra.

What you need to provide

You will need:
  • An internet-connected PC or laptop and a tablet or smartphone. Until you have your own, you may need to share with others in the workshop
  • An existing Gmail account (or Google ID) that we will create in h4.

Class details

Start Date05 March 2025
End Date05 March 2025
Sessions1
DaysWed
Time10:30am - 1:00pm
TutorDavid Vasey
Location Epping Campus

$10

Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Our college campus locations are:

    • Blacktown
    • Chatswood
    • Carlingford
    • Epping
    • Ryde
    • Mt Druitt
  • Virtual classroom
  • Complete workplace training
  • Combine ways to study

FAQ

How you got questions? Please see our comprehensive FAQ page for everything you need to know about Macquarie Community College, our policies, student support, application and enrolment procedures.

How to Enrol

Step 1 - Choose Your Course

  • Select the non-accredited short course you are interested in.
  • Find a day and time that suits your schedule.

Note: Enrolment is open to anyone 18 years or older.

Step 2 - Enrol and Verify

  • Click ‘Enrol Now’ after selecting your course and schedule.
  • Enter your details on the enrolment page.
  • Verify your email through a secure link sent to your email address.
  • Complete the secure checkout and payment process.

Ensure you read the Terms and Conditions available at: Macquarie Community College Terms and Conditions. For assistance, call customer service at 1300 845 888.

Step 3 - Receive Your Enrolment Details

  • You will receive an immediate enrolment confirmation email upon successful enrolment. Check and read the attached Terms and Conditions.
  • The payer of the enrolment will receive a tax invoice immediately after processing.
  • You will receive a course reminder email a day before your class begins.
  • For Online Zoom classes, a Zoom link and password will be emailed the day before class. Use the same link and password for subsequent sessions if applicable.