Conference program
On each day, there were a mixture of keynote presentations; optional workshops; smaller group demonstrations on a range of information communication technology and exciting uses and explanations of new software and new technology as well as new ways with old software.
Wednesday | Thursday
| Time |
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 |
| 8.30 - 9.30 |
Registration |
| 9.30 |
Introduction to the Conference: Nan Bosler, OAM, President, ASCCA
Welcome to country |
| 9.50 |
ASCCA's 10 years of commitment to seniors
|
| 10.15 |
Keynote speaker: Mike Robey, Executive Director at Telstra |
| 10.40 - 11.10 |
Morning tea |
| 11.10 -12.30 |
Keynote speaker: Peter Blasina
|
| 12.30 - 1.30 |
Lunch: Spotlight on Clubs |
| 1.30 - 2.05 pm |
Concurrent sessions:
Connecting to your community through captions (Hearing challenges)
Alex Varley, CEO, Media Access Australia
|
| 1.30 - 2.05 |
Concurrent sessions:
Powerhouse Museum
Matthew Connell, Curator, Cyberworks: computers and connections
|
| 1.30 - 2.05 |
Concurrent sessions:
DVD Maker in Windows Vista
Brian Graham, Sou'West Consulting Services
|
| 2.15 - 2.50 pm |
Concurrent sessions:
SMS - Talking with TEXT on your mobile phone
Sirkka Duncan, OAM
|
| 2.15 - 2.50 pm |
Concurrent sessions:
The Women behind the Rum Rebellion
James Donohoe |
| 2.15 - 2.50 pm |
Concurrent sessions:
Digital Photographs before and After with Picasa
Brian Hindes |
| 3.00 - 3.45 pm |
Painting with Words
Joan Craymer |
| 3.45 - 4.00 pm |
Lucky door prizes & Close |
| Time |
Thursday, August 28, 2008 |
| 8.30 - 9.30 |
Registration |
| 9.30 |
Introduction to the Conference: Nan Bosler, OAM, President, ASCCA
|
| 9.35 |
Keynote speaker
Trustworthy Computing: Making the Computer Safer and Easier to Use
Peter Cullen, US-based Chief Privacy Strategist and Senior Director, Trustworthy Computing, Microsoft
|
| 10.30 - 11.00 |
Morning tea |
| 11.00 -12.30 |
Clubs Speak!:
Moderator: Lynton Bradford, ARV Computer Club
Speaker 1: Ken Moorley, Forest Computer Club for Seniors: Vista
Speaker 2: Nan Bosler, President, ASCCA: Finding Funding
Speaker 3: John Moxon, President, Parramatta Computer Pals for Seniors: Working with Councils
Questions to Panel |
| 12.30 - 1.30 |
Lunch: Trade Displays |
| 1.30 - 2.05 pm |
Concurrent sessions:
Researching UK family history
David Bennett |
| 1.30 - 2.05 |
Concurrent sessions:
Customise your PC using Webshots
Diane Brentnall
|
| 1.30 - 2.05 |
Concurrent sessions:
Office 2007
Rita Alexandrou, Microsoft
|
| 2.15 - 2.50 pm |
Concurrent sessions:
Networking
Rod Duckworth
|
| 2.15 - 2.50 pm |
Concurrent sessions:
Technology to Aid Vision
Quantum Technology |
| 2.15 - 2.50 pm |
Concurrent sessions:
Exploring YouTube
Deborah Martin |
| 3.00 - 3.45 pm |
Future developments |
| 3.45 - 4.00 pm |
Lucky door prizes & Close |
