sue@psst.net.auUNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE - BRISBANE
SUE ROBB
2025

Contents

Introduction. 3

Objective. 3

What is AI?. 3

Why AI for Seniors?. 3

AI for Learning New Skills (15 minutes) 4

Language Learning. 4

Skill Development 4

AI in Hobbies. 5

Art and Creativity. 5

Music. 5

Gardening. 5

Storytelling and Writing. 5

Educational AI Tools. 6

Khan Academy. 6

YouTube AI Recommendations. 6

Closing. 7

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Introduction

Objective

To explore how AI can enhance learning and hobbies, empowering seniors to discover new skills and enjoy their pastimes with the help of technology.

 

Today, we’ll explore how AI can make learning and hobbies easier, more fun, and highly personalized to each of you.

 

What is AI?

AI is technology that mimics human intelligence.

 

Examples that you might already know—Siri, Alexa, or Netflix recommendations.

 

Why AI for Seniors?

 

AI can make learning and hobbies accessible, regardless of age or physical ability.

 

It's intuitive to use—no need for advanced tech skills.


 

AI for Learning New Skills

Language Learning

Discuss AI-powered apps like

Duolingo, Rosetta and Babbel.

 

https://youtu.be/8PsTS3qI5UY

 

Skill Development

Cooking: Use Poe or similar

 

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Exercise: AI-powered fitness apps like FitOn or MyFitnessPal offer personalized health plans.

AI in Hobbies

Art and Creativity

Tools like DALL·E and Canva help people create digital art or design greeting cards with minimal effort.

Apps like Procreate allow seniors to draw, paint, or sketch digitally.

https://youtu.be/Vn8bj0YpZg4

 

Music

Endlesss and Amper Music let users compose music without needing formal training.

https://youtu.be/urE-jALlo0Q

https://youtu.be/uelBas4yRAg

 

AI-generated playlists on Spotify or YouTube learn your music preferences.

Gardening

Apps like Garden Answers use image recognition to identify plants and suggest care tips.

AI tools provide reminders for watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

Storytelling and Writing

AI tools like ChatGPT or Grammarly can help seniors write memoirs, poetry, or family letters.

https://youtu.be/a6J4_swZHEU

 

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Educational AI Tools

Khan Academy

Khan Academy uses AI to create personalized learning paths in subjects like math, science, and history.

There is an AI tutor, “Khanmigo,” in guiding learners.

https://www.youtube.com/@khanacademy

 

YouTube AI Recommendations

YouTube suggests videos based on interests—helpful for learning hobbies like knitting, photography, or woodworking.

Show how YouTube’s recommendations work by searching for a hobby (e.g., "gardening tips for beginners").

 

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Closing

AI can help you learn new skills, enjoy hobbies, and explore educational content.

It’s easy to use, personalized, and fun!

 

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