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OCTOBER 2019 – MARCH 2020 SENIORS FOR SENIOR SMART NATION ACADEMY • CERTIFICATE GOLDEN HOBBYIST PART OF SKILLSFUTURE@PA 2 ABOUT PA SENIOR ACADEMY The People’s Association (PA) launched the ‘PA Senior Academy’ on 17 February 2015 with its key mission to encourage more seniors, 50 years old and above, to pursue lifelong learning aspirations and lead an active lifestyle by providing accessible and affordable senior-friendly curriculum/programme. This year, the PA Senior Academy will offer a new ‘Senior Academy Certificate’ course programme – a credit-based graduation system, whereby seniors who have completed at least 10 different courses within 12 months will be able to fulfil their dreams of wearing a graduation gown, and putting on a mortar board to receive their certificates at the graduation ceremony. Taught by passionate PA trainers and partners, the wide array of courses offered are specially customised for seniors to be Smart Nation ready and to enhance their quality of life! Embark on a lifelong learning journey with the PA Senior Academy over fun and friendship! COURSE FEES & OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION $10 (PAssion Card Member)/ $20 (PAssion Card Member)/ $20 (Non-PAssion Card Member) $30 (Non-PAssion Card Member) for Singaporeans/PRs aged 50 and above for Singaporeans/PRs aged 49 and below (according to year of birth) (according to year of birth) SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) claims for SF@PA courses are applicable to both onsite and online registrations at respective CCs or www.onePA.sg. For more information about the SFC claim processes, please visit www.skillsfuture.sg/ credit. For more enquiries, please contact People’s Association [email protected] People’s Association Senior Academy 6344 8222 (Mon – Fri, 9am – 6pm, except Public Holidays) *Information is accurate at time of print. Images used are for illustration only. Printed in October 2019. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 3 SENIOR ACADEMY CERTIFICATE WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO SIGN UP? • Any Singaporean/PR, aged 50 years old & above (according to year of birth), is eligible to sign up for the Senior Academy Certificate programme. WHERE & HOW TO SIGN UP FOR COURSES? • Participants can register via www.onePA.sg or over the counter at any of the 20 Senior Academy Satellite Training Centres or Community Club/Centre (CCs). Refer to page 36 to 55 for the course schedules and listing. • Course fees start from $10 for PAssion Card members. Course fees or SkillsFuture credit claims must be made before the class starts to secure placement. • Interested participants can collect the Senior Academy Certificate Passport from the trainer during their first class, or from the organising CCs after they sign up for their first class. HOW TO GRADUATE WITH A SENIOR ACADEMY CERTIFICATE? • To be eligible for the Senior Academy Convocation, a participant must complete at least 10 different Senior Academy courses between 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020. • Upon completion of 10 courses, a participant would receive a Senior Academy Certificate (Basic). Upon completion of 15 courses, a participant would receive a Senior Academy Certificate (Advanced). • If a participant misses a class due to personal reasons, no make-up class is allowed. However, if the class is postponed due to trainer or CC’s request, participant can sign up for another class at the same CC, at no cost, subject to class size availability. WHEN SHOULD I RETURN THE SENIOR ACADEMY CERTIFICATE PASSPORT? • Please return the Senior Academy Certificate Passport to your nearest organising CC between 1 April 2020 to 30 April 2020. All eligible graduates will be informed of the Senior Academy Convocation details by 31 May 2020. WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION? • For further enquiries, please email [email protected] and contact number with 6344 8222 (Mon – Fri, 9am – 6pm, except Public Holidays). Note: Terms and conditions are subject to changes without notice. For the updated terms and conditions, please visit www.pa.gov.sg. 4 CONTENT SENIORS FOR SMART NATION I-CONNECT Get a quick start to learning social media tools such as Facebook and Instagram to stay connected with your family and friends. Learn to share pictures and videos without compromising your privacy and learn lingo such as group chats, likes, comments and hashtags. All About WeChat 7 Be an Instagrammer 7 Facebook for Beginners 8 Stay Connected with Whatsapp 9 Understanding Mobile Apps 9 Understanding your Android Phone 10 Understanding your iPhone 10 Understanding your Android Phone (ADVANCED) 11 Understanding your iPhone (ADVANCED) 12 OFF We Think Digital Learning Journey FREE SITE 13 I-WORK Be enabled by learning the latest iOS/Android suite on smartphone and tablets and improve your productivity while on-the-go! Learn how to execute common tasks in Word, Excel and create online storage account at your fingertips! Introduction to Dropbox 14 Introduction to Emailing 14 Introduction to Google Drive 15 Introduction to Microsoft Word 16 Introduction to Windows 10 16 Microsoft Excel (ADVANCED) 17 Microsoft Word (ADVANCED) 18 Surfing the Internet 19 Understanding Microsoft Excel 19 CONTENT 5 SENIORS FOR SMART NATION I-LIFESTYLE Interested to use technology to pursue your hobbies or personal interests? Learn how smartphone/tablet applications can help you pursue your interests or even set-up an online business! Basic Digital Skills 20 OFF E-Commerce Learning Journey at Visa FREE SITE 20 E-Transactions & Internet Security 21 E-Travel 21 Fun with Music on Smartphone / Tablet 22 Guide to E-Payments 22 Google Photos 23 Hanyu Pinyin for Mobile Phones 24 Mobile Apps For Government Services FREE 24 Mobile Photography 25 Mobile Videography 25 Navigating around Singapore 26 Photo Editing With Smartphone 26 Photo Editing with Smartphone (ADVANCED) 27 OFF Self-Service Channels at SingPost FREE SITE 28 Selling Online 28 Shop and Pay Online 29 Smart Entertainment 29 Transportation at Your Fingertips 30 YouTube Video Production 30 6 CONTENT GOLDEN HOBBYIST Everyday Home Fitness 31 Food & Drink Pairing: The Perfect Blend 31 Golden Home Chef - Hawker Delights 32 Golden Home Chef - Secret Recipes 32 OFF Happiness in Volunteering FREE SITE 33 Introduction to Healthy Ageing Part 1 FREE 33 Introduction to Healthy Ageing Part 2 FREE 34 Palm Therapy 34 OFF Understanding Your Body Through TCM SITE 35 Upcycle Your Denim 35 OTHER INFORMATION Course Fees & Other Useful Information 2 CC Class Schedules 36 Trainers’ Profile 56 SkillsFuture@PA Community Centres / Clubs 60 SENIORS FOR SMART NATION I-CONNECT 7 ALL ABOUT WECHAT WeChat has grown into a very popular and influential social network, with more than 800 million WeChat users worldwide. Learn how to tap on this social media platform to reach out to others and other safe transaction tips. PRE-REQUISITES: • Knowledge in connecting to Wi-Fi • Knowledge in downloading of Apps • Possess an existing email account ORGANISING CC: • Aljunied CC • Bishan CC • Boon Lay CC NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: • Bukit Batok CC Min 10 • Max 25 • Bukit Panjang CC • Gek Poh Ville CC CLASS DURATION: • Kampong Ubi CC 3 hours • Nee Soon South CC • Pasir Ris East CC LANGUAGE MEDIUM: • Tanjong Pagar CC English or Mandarin BE AN INSTAGRAMMER Fond memories are made fonder when they are shared! In our world of visuals today, opportunities are abundant for you to keep your virtual presence through photos and videos. Discover the wonder of hashtagging to share your pictures on a global scale! Join us as we guide you into living a fuller, more sociable life by connecting to other social media websites such as Tumblr, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter and more! PRE-REQUISITES: • Knowledge in connecting to Wi-Fi • Pasir Ris East CC • Knowledge in downloading of Apps • Potong Pasir CC • Sengkang CC • Possess an existing email account • Tampines Changkat CC • Tanjong Pagar CC ORGANISING CC: • Bishan CC • Boon Lay CC NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: • Bukit Batok CC Min 10 • Max 25 • Bukit Panjang CC • Clementi CC CLASS DURATION: • Fuchun CC 3 hours • Kampong Ubi CC • MacPherson CC LANGUAGE MEDIUM: • Nee Soon South CC English or Mandarin or Malay Participants are required/encouraged to bring their own devices. Contact CCs for more information. 8 I-CONNECT SENIORS FOR SMART NATION FACEBOOK FOR BEGINNERS Social media is taking the world by storm, and so can you! Acquire easy-to-learn skills ranging from setting up your own Facebook account to customising your personal profile, which helps you stay connected! As a bonus, trainer will run through other features, such as setting up a personal page to get connected to your family and friends. PRE-REQUISITES: • Knowledge in connecting to Wi-Fi NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: • Knowledge in downloading of Apps Min 10 • Max 25 • Possess an existing email account CLASS DURATION: ORGANISING CC: 3 hours • Aljunied CC LANGUAGE MEDIUM: • Bishan CC English or Mandarin or Malay • Boon Lay CC • Bukit Batok CC • Bukit Panjang CC • Gek Poh Ville CC • Kampong Ubi CC • MacPherson CC • Nee Soon South CC • Pasir Ris East CC • Potong Pasir CC • Sengkang CC • Tanjong Pagar CC Participants are required/encouraged to bring their own devices. Contact CCs for more information. SENIORS FOR SMART NATION I-CONNECT 9 STAY CONNECTED WITH WHATSAPP Ever heard of the “Blue-Tick”? Join us to find out and be a part of the social messaging trend today! Hop onto the WhatsApp bandwagon and enjoy the convenience it brings while staying connected! Leave the classroom equipped with the knowledge of creating a group chat and other essential functions that optimise usage, handy for both daily life and business! • Pasir Ris East CC PRE-REQUISITES: • Potong Pasir CC • Knowledge in connecting to Wi-Fi • Sengkang CC • Knowledge in downloading of Apps • Tanjong Pagar CC ORGANISING CC: • Aljunied CC NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: • Bishan CC Min 10 • Max 25 • Boon Lay CC • Bukit Batok CC CLASS DURATION: • Clementi CC 3 hours • Gek Poh Ville CC • Kampong Ubi CC LANGUAGE MEDIUM: • MacPherson CC English or Mandarin or Malay UNDERSTANDING MOBILE APPS Discover the excitement of mobile applications when you learn to download and manage them! Through easy-to-follow tips on how to utilise social and productivity applications, explore the various functions and utilities of the smartphone.