Digital Wisdom for Our Elders: Using AI with Confidence and Safety

Description

A New Chapter of Discovery: Exploring Today’s Technology with Confidence

In a world that is always changing, your wisdom and experience are more valuable than ever. Yet, it can sometimes feel like technology is moving a little too fast, with new things like “Artificial Intelligence” or “AI” appearing in the news every day.

You may be curious about what these new tools can do. Imagine asking a question and getting an instant, helpful answer, drafting a beautiful email to a grandchild in seconds, or seeing a picture of a place from your memory come to life on screen. These new tools offer wonderful possibilities for creativity, learning, and connection.

At the same time, it is natural and wise to be cautious. The news can be full of stories about online scams, and it can be difficult to know who or what to trust.

Our Guiding Philosophy: A Course with Heart

This course was born from a simple act of love: helping our own parents and elders navigate the often-confusing world of new technology. This personal experience inspired a deeper mission, guided by the timeless principle of treating all our elders with the care and respect we would give our own family.

Our philosophy is therefore built on two pillars:

1. Empowerment with Joy: First, we believe technology should be a tool for connection, creativity, and lifelong learning. We are committed to gently introducing the positive side of AI, helping learners discover new hobbies and connect with loved ones in new ways.
2. Protection with Wisdom: Second, we are fiercely committed to safety. We provide clear, simple, and practical knowledge to build a “shield of wisdom,” empowering our elders to confidently recognize and avoid the risks of online deception.

This is more than just a course to us; it is an act of service dedicated to ensuring every learner can navigate the digital world with dignity, confidence, and complete peace of mind.

Your Four-Week Journey of Discovery

We will move at a comfortable pace, with each module building on the last.

• Module 1: The Friendly Assistant: What is AI and How Can It Help You? We’ll start by showing you the helpful side of AI. Think of it like a friendly assistant who can help you with everyday tasks. Together, we will explore how to ask it for recipes, get ideas for your garden, help you write a poem, or simply answer a question you’re curious about.
• Module 2: The Digital Family Album: Creating and Connecting with AI In this fun and creative module, we will explore how AI can help bring your imagination to life. You will learn how to ask an AI to create beautiful, unique images from just your words—a wonderful way to visualize memories, create personalized greeting cards, or simply have fun with art.
• Module 3: Recognizing Deception: How Modern Scams Trick Our Brains With our confidence built, we will now calmly and clearly look at how modern scams work. This module is not meant to cause fear, but to build awareness. We will discuss the simple psychological tricks scammers use to create a false sense of urgency and show you examples of what to look out for in suspicious emails and messages.
• Module 4: The Shield of Wisdom: Your Personal Safety Checklist In our final module, we turn knowledge into a confident habit. We will build your personal safety routine together, centered around a simple “Stop, Think, Verify” method. You will leave with a non-technical checklist that you can use every day for complete peace of mind when you’re online.

A Learning Experience Designed for You

We understand that a comfortable environment is key to learning. That is why this course guarantees:

• Patient, Live Instruction: Our instructors are chosen for their expertise and their ability to explain things clearly and patiently.
• Small, Friendly Groups: You will be part of a small group of fellow learners, creating a warm and supportive community.
• A Jargon-Free Zone: All concepts are explained in simple, everyday language.
• Every Question is Welcome: There is no such thing as a “silly question” here. We encourage curiosity and discussion.

What’s Included?

• 4 Live Weekly Workshops (90 mins each) with our patient instructor.
• Simple, printable notes and checklists after each session.
• Access to a private community forum to ask questions between classes.
• A Certificate of Completion from Retured Academy to celebrate your new skills.

If you have a curious mind and a desire to learn in a supportive space, you are in the right place. We would be honoured to have you join our community of learners.