ScholarConnections
For senior communities

Tech Hours

ScholarConnections Tech Hours: on-site tech sessions for older adults, taught by vetted university scholars. A short group lesson, then one-on-one help at the table until every phone, tablet and laptop in the room does what its owner wants.

A typical Tuesday, 2:00 to 4:00
2:00Lesson: video calls with family
2:25Three scholars move to the tables
2:30"How do I see my grandson on FaceTime?"
3:15Text made bigger, contacts cleaned up
4:00Same scholars, same time next week

Why it works

Most residents don't need a lecture. They need someone patient sitting next to them, looking at their own device, with time to show them twice.

The same faces every week

Your residents get to know their scholars, which makes it easier to ask the question they've been embarrassed to ask.

Help with their own devices

We work on the phone in their hand, not a demo screen at the front of the room.

Nothing for your staff to run

We bring the lesson plan and the scholars. You provide a room, a few tables and Wi-Fi.

Pricing

Every session is two hours with three scholars. No contract. Cancel or change topics anytime.

Single session
$300 per session
  • Two hours, three scholars
  • Any topic from the menu
  • A good way to try it with your residents
Best value
Weekly series
$1,100 per month
  • One session every week
  • The same scholars each time
  • Topics planned with your activities team

Hosting in a library, house of worship or community room? We can also run sessions at $20 per person, with a minimum of 8 attendees.

Our rules

Clear boundaries make this safe for residents and easy for your team to say yes to.

Never

Scholars never handle passwords, bank logins, cards or cash.

Always

Residents keep their device in their own hands whenever possible.

Vetted

Every scholar is interviewed in person and background-checked before they teach.

Non-medical

This is a tech session. No care, medication or personal assistance of any kind.

Book a session

Tell us about your community

A coordinator will call you within one business day to pick a date and a first topic.

(332) 301-5400
partners@scholarconnectionsnyc.com

No fees or commitment. A coordinator calls you within one business day.