Overview of Social Media | The three most popular social media websites used by seniors are Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. These free online sites allow you to share info like photos, text, and videos with other people. Discover how to connect and share with others. |
Facebook allows you to keep up with all the people you care about, as well as see photos and videos of your children, grandchildren, friends, and acquaintances. We'll discuss some of the recent changes as well as how to keep your info private and secure. | |
Twitter is a social media app that lets you quickly send short, 280-character messages to other people in your network. Come to this class to learn about tweets, hashtags, and finding followers who are interested in what you have to say. | |
Controlling Your Online Identity | Learn how to protect your computer from viruses and other malicious programs. You will also learn about firewalls and other protective measures you can take to keep your computer safe. |
Media Literacy and Your Responsibility | Are you frustrated or confused by the false information and the misleading statements so common on social media? How can you tell whether a statement is true or false? How can you tell the difference between disinformation or misinformation? |
Working with Internet Resources | IBM has provided us with an excellent presentation on how to use the resources of the Internet. Students who wish to make good use of the Internet to obtain information should find this class very useful. |
Listening to Podcasts | Listen to your favorite radio shows anytime and anywhere you want, all for free! This seminar will get you started on streaming or downloading podcasts, recorded radio shows, available for free subscription and download. |
Publish Yourself on Amazon Kindle | Whether you have written (or would like to write) a memoir, children's book, or a novel, it's free and simple to publish it in Kindle format on Amazon. Both Microsoft Windows and Apple operating systems will be covered. |
Artificial Intelligence | What is artificial intelligence (AI) and how is it influencing your life today? Learn what AI can do today and how it will impact our lives in the future. This is a high-level, non-technical overview of the field of AI, including chatbots and robots. |
Electric Vehicles | Learn all about EVs, with a focus on plug-in, all-electric cars: their advantages and limitations, what they are
like to drive, costs of owning and operating, charging considerations (at home and on the road), myths and realities, future trends,
and much more!
Electric Vehicle (PDF) |
Virtual Reality | With virtual reality, enjoy playing golf with friends, explore childhood neighborhoods, do physical fitness or be a part of a monthly book club without having to leave home. This class delves into ways in which virtual reality can prove to be beneficial for seniors. |
Cloud Computing | What is the "cloud" that computer users talk about and where is it? Join us to explore ways you can use cloud computing to store your photos, documents, music, or videos without taking up space on your own computer. |
Introduction to Genealogy | This class will demonstrate genealogy programs and software that will enable you to set up a family tree and search for other relatives using a combination of free and paid programs. |
Road Tripping | Take the stress out of your next road trip by using a smartphone (and perhaps a computer), both before and during your trip. Look at applications for planning all aspects of your drive including booking accommodation and restaurants |