Welcome to Broadband For Seniors

 

Update 31/1/12
The January 2012 BFS News Bulletin is now available. Click here to open the document.

Update 6/1/12
Details of the next Blackboard Collaborate session in February 2012 are now available on the Volunteer Tutors page. This session is all about being a Tutor at a BFS Kiosk. Click on the 'Volunteer Tutors' orange tab above to view and register.

New User Guides now available - 'Internet Content Filtering' and 'Using the Integrated Memory Card Reader on Kiosk Computers'. To view or download these Guides, click on the 'Home' orange tab above, then scroll down the page to the 'User Guides' section. 

Update 21/12/11
The first edition of the BFS News Bulletin is now available. Click here to open the document.

Update - 9/12/11
Tutors - have your say on the BFS Project by completing the new Tutor Survey. Click on the 'Tutor Survey' button on the right hand side of this page.

 

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Online Lessons

Step By Step Tutor

Training Survey

The Broadband for Seniors project is funded by the Australian Government and feedback to this training survey will be used to measure the success of the project.

What is this Kiosk number?
What is the site name of this Kiosk?
Your name? (this reply is optional)
1. Were you satisfied with the volunteer trainer? *
2. Was the printed training material satisfactory? *
3. Did you require training on how to use the computer? *
4. Did you require training on Internet use? *
5. Were you satisfied with training lesson 1 provided? *
6. Will you be returning for lesson 2? *
 
1. Were you satisfied with the volunteer trainer? *
2. Was the printed training material satisfactory? *
3. Did you require training on Email? *
4. Were you satisfied with training lesson 2 provided? *
5. Will you try the online lessons at www.necseniors.net.au? *
 
   
   

Training Survey

Senior Survey

The Broadband for Seniors project is funded by the Australian Government and feedback to this Senior Survey will be used to measure the success of the project.

Kiosk Identification

1. Name of the organisation hosting this Broadband for Seniors Kiosk. Or, its Kiosk number:

Some questions about you

2. Name of person submitting survey (Optional):
3. Your age group?



4. Are you male of female?
5. Is English your second language?
6. Are you an Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander?
7. Are you a person with a disability?

Some questions about your computer/Internet experience

8. Had you used a computer prior to attending a Broadband for Seniors Kiosk?
9. Had you explored the Internet prior to attending a Broadband for Seniors Kiosk?

Some questions about the Broadband for Seniors project

10. Since using the Kiosk, do you feel that your computer and Internet skills have improved?
11. Since using the Kiosk, do you feel that you have gained confidence in using a computer and the Internet?
12. How satisfied are you with the Broadband for Seniors services provided by this Kiosk?



13. Has using this Kiosk increased your involvement in any social and community activities?
14. Are there any comments or feedback you would like to make about the Broadband for Seniors project?
 

Senior Survey

Kiosk Host Report

The Broadband for Seniors project is funded by the Australian Government and feedback to this Kiosk Host Report will be used to measure the success of the project.

Kiosk Identification

1. Kiosk Ticket Number
2. Name of Organisation
3. Name of person submitting this Kiosk Host Report

Kiosk Report Questions

4. Estimated total number of seniors that have used the kiosk since it became operational:
5. How many tutors do you have at present?
6. What are the opening hours for the kiosk?
7. Please provide details of types of training and number of training events you have delivered at the kiosk
8. Please provide a case study example
Please note: The following examples of case studies could be used:
  • Senior's experience using the BFS Kiosk
  • BFS Kiosk benefits to your organisation
  • Any other stories resulting from the introduction of the BFS Kiosk
 

Kiosk Host Report

Tutor Survey

The Broadband for Seniors project is funded by the Australian Government and feedback to this Tutor Survey will be used to measure the success of the project.

Kiosk Identification

1. Kiosk Ticket Number
2. Name of Organisation
3. Name of person submitting this Tutor Survey

Tutor Questions

4. How satisfied are you with the hardcopy Basic Training material provided?



5. How satisfied are you with the Online Training courses?



6. How satisfied are you with the support received via the Broadband for Seniors Helpline 1300 795 897?



7. Have you participated in the Blackboard Collaborate/Elluminate sessions for BFS tutors?
8. If you have participated, did you find these sessions beneficial in providing information to support your role and also an opportunity to network with other BFS tutors?
9. Are you aware that you can access recordings of all past Blackboard Collaborate/Elluminate sessions at http://ala/asn.au/broadband-for-seniors?
10. Some kiosks use these recordings as a training tool for multiple tutors at their Kiosks. Would this be a helpful activity at your BFS Kiosk?
11. Do you know about the BFS Tutors Google Group (a space to network and exchange ideas, information and ask questions)?
12. Are you a member of the BFS Tutors Google Group?
13. If you are a member of the BFS Tutors Google Group, is the information sharing aspect of the Group helpful in supporting your role as a BFS Tutor?
14. Are there any comments or feedback you would like to make about your experience as a Tutor at a BFS Kiosk?
 

Tutor Survey

 

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