How about trying out basic tech bingo?
You can play, learn a new skill, or practice a skill …
Here are some resources to help with this: (please note they are not in order of the bingo image):
1. Virtual tours: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/60704/15-amazing-places-you-can-tour-virtually (please don’t click on the ads on this site)
2. Play games to boost your brain:https://www.seniorlink.com/blog/the-best-brain-games-for-seniors (please do not pay for anything)
3. Send an email to yourself and save it to read later! (or even to me if you want/need to practice elana.trainer@outlook.com)
4. Learn a new skill: https://www.rypeapp.com/blog/37-amazing-websites-to-learn-new-skills-on-your-own-time/(please opt for the free ones)
5. Free Word (use and format a Microsoft Word document) tutorial: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/word2016/
7. Do an online crossword:https://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/services-information/games/crossword
6. Watch animals/baby animals (live) on https://explore.org/livecams
There are hundreds of ways to watch animals/baby animal videos online; but you may have to learn about safe sites, and how to use the internet safely and learn to search really well first! If needed please contact me.
To keep it safe and simple the explore site is lovely and is quite relaxing to discover (and even learn) on there!
8. Attend a Zoom event, ask around! Join in a family activity, ask your local library, or search for something you would really like to attend. Check with your local library, or community centre and ask about online/Zoom events, activities, or talks and they will steer you in the right direction.
9. Research websites: https://www.which.co.uk/consumer-rights/advice/how-to-spot-a-fake-fraudulent-or-scam-website– simply check everything online! Search everywhere on the site, read reviews, look at the information provided, and get to know websites. If you are not sure just ask someone or search for a basic tech class/course in your local area.
10. This one is up to you! Make contact with someone you haven’t connected with for a while (via email or video chat), if you feel like it.
11. Colour in online: here is a free quarantine colouring in book https://www.betterdaybooks.com/quarantine-coloring-book … there are tons of colouring in apps/sites to test out but they are not free or it may need time to search/check each one.
If you have a printer print a page of the colouring book out and enjoy!
If you do not have a printer you can doodle and play a drawing game: https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/
12. If you want to videochat with family or friends try FaceTime, WhatsApp, Skype, or Zoom – here is some info on how to: https://itstimetoconfine.wordpress.com/2020/05/11/basic-tech-help-resources
BeConnected has a range of topics: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library to help you with navigating the tech basics
13. Learn Internet basics: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/internet/
14. Save your passwords: https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/managing-your-privacy/privacy-tips-older-adults/
15. Video call but make it fun: celebrate a birthday or good news, play a game together, watch something together, have a meal together. If you have kids/grandkids here are some fun things to do: https://www.kiwico.com/blog/2020/03/19/fun-video-chat-activities/
16. Learn social media basics: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/socialmedia/
17. Virtual scavenger hunt idea: https://www.businessinsider.com/zoom-games-play-virtually-online-scavenger-hunt-2020-5 – it’s silly but could be a fun activity
18. Borrow an audiobook or ebook online by using a/your library card: https://itstimetoconfine.wordpress.com/2020/03/14/elibrary-resources-which-you-can-access-at-home/
You can read or listen to a book on your device (smartphone, tablet, or e-reader (a Kindle, there are others too) at home. It is incredible how many books/audiobooks are available online and this could be a way to enjoy reading if your local library has Covid restrictions or is closed to the public right now.
19. Learn smartphone/tablet basics: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/smartphonesandtablets/
20. Organise photos: https://phlearn.com/magazine/keeping-digital-photos-stored-organized/ … this is just a guide please don’t purchase anything
21. Safely search the Internet: https://www.esafety.gov.au/seniors
22. Meditate/breathe AND take breaks (go for a walk, drink water, listen to music, practice any kind of self-care as often and whenever you need to) … this is good for your mental health and wellbeing
Meditate: https://www.theawakenetwork.com/free-online-meditation-resources-for-the-time-of-social-distancing/ – if some are no longer free, please do not purchase anything
23. This one is optional 🙂 (some people are thanking and complimenting local people, businesses and services online for deliveries, assistance, support and even for giving them advice or help)
If you are not comfortable doing that perhaps an act of kindness. Acts of kindness can benefit you as well: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/acts-of-kindness-and-compassion
24. There are plenty of exercise/dance classes online please just call or ask around.
If you can’t find here are some options https://www.oversixty.com.au/health/body/health-fitness-apps-for-over-60s (some may not be free, again check and don’t purchase anything!)
This is all about learning some tech (technology) basics to help you to feel comfortable using AND enjoying technology on your laptop, smartphone, or tablet.
Enjoy!
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