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Technology Made Simpler for Adults 55+

Why Mature Adults Tech Training?

Because you deserve to feel capable, confident, and independent with the technology you use every day.

Tired of waiting for the family “tech guru” to help with your phone, tablet, or computer?

Have one small—but important—task you need to understand?

Unsure how to protect your devices, choose security software, or back up your information?

Want to learn useful shortcuts without confusing jargon or unnecessary features?

Learning Designed Around You

Technology Classes That Respect How Mature Adults Learn

The way you use technology may be very different from the way a teenager or young adult uses the same device. MATT focuses on the practical skills that help you in everyday life.

Patient, Step-by-Step Teaching

Lessons are explained clearly, demonstrated carefully, and repeated when needed. Questions are always welcome.

Useful Everyday Skills

Learn to use familiar phones, tablets, computers, apps, and online tools more safely and efficiently.

A Supportive Place to Learn

Build skills in a friendly environment created for mature adults—not in a class that assumes you already know the basics.

No rushing. No confusing jargon. No expectation that you should already know.

Mature Adults Tech Training personal technology trainer

A Personal Trainer for Your Technology

Be Your Own Tech Guru

A personal fitness trainer removes uncertainty, teaches the right techniques, and makes progress more rewarding. A personal technology trainer does the same for your digital life.

MATT helps you understand your own devices so you can solve more problems, make informed choices, and rely less on someone else being available.

  • Learn the features and shortcuts that are useful to you.
  • Practice skills with guidance instead of guessing.
  • Feel more confident using technology on your own.
  • Discover something new—even if you have used computers for years.
Daphne Lee, founder and technology instructor at Mature Adults Tech Training

Learn with Daphne

Daphne Lee, M.Ed.

Daphne has spent years helping mature adults understand and use technology more comfortably. Her classes focus on practical understanding rather than complicated technical terminology.

Technology becomes easier when someone explains it clearly, patiently, and without making you feel uncomfortable asking questions.

Students learn in a supportive environment where questions are welcome, mistakes are expected, and confidence grows one skill at a time.

Take Control of Your Technology

Choose the Way You Would Like to Learn

Explore patient, practical technology instruction created to help mature adults learn useful skills and become more independent.

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need technology experience to take a MATT class?

No. MATT classes are designed for mature adults at all experience levels, including complete beginners. Lessons begin with the basics and move at a comfortable pace.

What kinds of technology classes does MATT offer?

Class topics include smartphones, tablets, computers, internet basics, email, online safety, passwords, social media, photos, artificial intelligence and other useful everyday technology skills.

Where are in-person MATT classes held?

In-person classes are offered through participating senior centers in Plano and Richardson, Texas. 

Students register at the senior center hosting the class.

Each class listing provides the class location, date, time and registration information.

How do I register for an in-person class?

Choose the class you would like to attend and open its class page. Registration and class fees are handled by the Plano or Richardson senior center hosting that class.

Does MATT offer online classes?

Yes. MATT offers live online workshops that allow you to learn from home. Connection instructions are provided after registration, and questions are encouraged during the workshop.

Are the online workshops free?

Yes. MATT online workshops are free, but registration is requested for each workshop. Registration helps MATT understand which topics are most useful to participants.

Should I bring my own phone, tablet or computer?

Yes, bring your device. Learning on the device you use every day can make it easier to practice the same skills after class.

What if I have trouble keeping up during class?

You will not be rushed. Daphne explains each topic clearly, allows time for practice and repetition, and welcomes questions throughout the class.

Can a family member help me choose a class?

Yes. A family member or caregiver can review the available classes with you and help you select a topic based on the device or technology skill that is causing the most difficulty.

What is the best class for a beginner?

Start with a basics class for the device you use most often, such as iPhone Basics, Android Basics, Computer Basics or Internet Basics. You can build additional skills from there.