Teaching Seniors to Embrace Technology: A Successful Event at the Broken Arrow Senior Center.

The Broken Arrow Senior Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma recently hosted a “step into technology” event for seniors to learn about their smartphones. During the event, volunteers taught participants how to use their phones for tasks like taking photos, managing contacts, and making calls. Participants were excited to learn new skills and had a great time at the event.

One-on-one sessions were held during the event where participants could ask questions and receive personalized help with their devices. Joan Lock, another attendee, enjoyed learning about camera functions and storage on her iPhone. Everyone received tips on taking selfies and clearing storage to optimize their phones.

The event was organized by Ami Bucher, the senior center’s manager. Bucher emphasized the importance of patient instruction and ongoing practice for learning new technology. The positive feedback from participants has prompted the center to plan future technology learning events to continue supporting seniors in their tech education.