Introduction to Facebook – Facebook is used and enjoyed by people of all ages. Facebook provides easy ways to exchange communications with friends and family. You will learn how to view and post your own photos, video, and messages. You will learn about posting on friends' "Time-line“, "Commenting" on friends’ pictures, and real-time Chat. On day 3, we will address Facebook on the iPhone.  Personal security recommendations are also covered. If you do not have a current account, please tell the desk and plan to arrive 15 minutes early for the class. Class fee $15.

3 Sessions        Monday & Wednesday - Jan 27 & 29 - 1 to 3 pm        Jim Schultz

February

Windows 10   Note: support for Windows 7 was completely stopped on January 14, 2020, so Windows 7 users will have to move to a more recent version to stay secure and supported. Windows 8 users want to know if they would prefer Windows 8, move to Windows 10, or do something else. This 2-session class is for students familiar with Windows 7 or 8.1. It's also for students who want to know more about Windows 10. And many people who take this class also take our File Management class to practice managing folders and files.

We will cover:

• What if I move from Windows 7 or 8  to Windows 10 - what are the issues?

• Who can do the upgrade for me and what does it cost?

• Should I stay on a PC - or go mobile and switch to a smartphone or tablet and keep all my files in the cloud?

• Personalizing the Windows 10 desktop and using the new Start screen

• Using Windows 10 Settings for Updates, Security and Privacy

• Comparing Microsoft's cloud storage (OneDrive) vs. Google's cloud storage (Drive)

• Managing your PC data files using File Explorer, Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive

• Exploring the new Windows features including Windows Store, Edge and Cortana

• To see highlights of all Windows 10 versions - click here.

• To read Mike's tips for Setting Things Up in Windows 10 - click here.

We will be using our classroom desktop PCs, and handouts with practice exercises are provided.  Students may also bring their own Windows 10 laptops - but please let instructor know by clicking the Contact Us page (link on left). Class fee $15.  

2 Sessions        Monday & Wednesday - Feb 3 & 5 - 1 to 4pm        Mike Gilliom, Steve Weiss

Free Clinic for iPad Users  - Use this clinic session to get your specific questions answered - this is not a class with an agenda. Do you need help with certain iPhone or iPad settings, accounts, email, calendar, the app store? Need a hand synching Apple devices using the iCloud? Have some other burning question? Sign up for this iPhone/iPad clinic. Requirements: You should bring your iPad (charged up), your Apple ID and its password, and your USB charging cord and plug adapter. Ask your questions. Stay for the full 2 hours, or leave when you are satisfied. Free Clinic - Please enroll to save your seat.

1 Session        Tuesday - Feb 11 - 1 to 3 pm        Glick Schultz, Mike Gilliom

Free Clinic for Android Smartphone & Tablet Users - Use this clinic session to get your specific questions answered - this is not a class with an agenda. Android smartphones & tablets are made by companies like Samsung, LG, Motorola, HTC, etc.. Do you need help with Android smartphone or tablet settings like WiFi and Bluetooth; accounts; the app store; or apps like email, texting or calendars? Maybe you have just a single burning question? Sign up for the Android Phone & Tablet clinic. Requirements: You must bring your Android phone or tablet (charged up), your Google email account and its password, and your USB charging cord and plug adapter. And ask your questions and stay for the full 2 hours, or leave when you are satisfied. Free Clinic - Please enroll to save your seat.

1 Session       Monday - Feb 24 - 9 to 11 am        Mike Gilliom

Free Open Computer Lab – One of our instructors or coaches will help you learn more about personal technology.  This is not a class with an agenda. Bring your questions and your hardware – or just use one of our PCs. Make sure you have your passwords for any apps you want help with - like Skype or Facebook. And, of course, bring power cords and anything else that could be useful. Free Seminar - Please enroll to save your seat.

1 Session        Wednesday - Feb 26 - 9 to 11 am        Mike Gilliom, Glick Schultz, Jim Schultz

iPhone Fundamentals -  the basics of using your iPhone - This two-session class is for students who are new to the iPhone or just want to take more time learning the basics. You might want to take this class instead of our more in-depth three-day iPhone class, where we take you through many of the extra features and apps on the iPhone. In this class, we'll start at the beginning and go at your pace. This class covers:

• iPhone buttons & switches

• Charging your iPhone

• Your Apple ID - all the things you can do with it

• Start with setting up your Home page

• Organizing all those icons

• Setting up and using Contacts

• Making phone calls and checking Voicemail

• Emailing and attachments

• Texting with friends and family

• Browsing the web, bookmarking your favorites

• Using Maps and getting directions

• The Control Center - turn on Flashlight, Airplane Mode, WiFi and Cellular data options

• Updating the iPhone's iOS software

Bring your iPhone - no matter what model - plus charging cable and adapter to class. Class fee $15

2 Sessions    Monday & Tuesday    Mar 2 & 3    1 to 3 pm    Glick Schultz,    Jim Schultz,    Mike Gilliom

Windows 10  - In this 2-session class you will learn how to become more effective with Windows 10's important features.  Note: Many people who take this class also take our File Management class to practice managing folders and files.We will cover:

• Finding your way around - where are your folders, your data, and your settings?

• Personalizing the Windows 10 Start screen and your desktop 

• Organizing and managing your PC data folders and files using File Explorer

• Exploring Windows features including the Windows Store, the Edge browser, Windows 10 Photos and Cortana, the Windows personal assistant

• Using Windows 10 settings for updates, security and privacy

• Backing up your PC - how to protect your data from crashes and viruses

To read Mike's tips for Setting Things Up in Windows 10 - click here.

We will be using our classroom desktop PCs, and handouts with practice exercises are provided.  Students may also bring their own laptops. Class fee $15.  

2 Sessions        Monday & Wednesday - Mar 23 & 25 - 9 to Noon        Mike Gilliom

Pinterest.Com - Pinterest is a pinboard-style photo sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, hobbies, and more. Users can browse other pinboards for inspiration, "re-pin" images to their own pin boards, or "like" photos. Pinterest is a tool for collecting and organizing things you love. Class fee $15.

1 Session        Thursday- Mar 26 - 1 to 3 pm        Jim Schultz

April

Photo Editing with Windows 10-  Using your Windows 10 PC, learn how to remove "Red-eyes," Crop, Straighten, create Panoramas, correct lighting, and create Collages using the Apps available on Windows 10. On day two we will work on photos you've taken and we will edit photos on your laptop or bring them on a USB (flash) Drive. If you have a laptop, you can bring it to class or use the Class room PC. Class fee $15.

2 Sessions        Monday & Wednesday - Apr 6 & 8 - 1 to 3 pm        Jim Schultz

Google Photos - Unlimited backup of all your photos and videos for free. Access them from any phone, tablet, or computer – your photos will be safe, secure, and always with you. Share your best stuff with family and friends. Google cloud storage is free and there is no limit on the number of items stored if you use Google's recommended settings. This means you can store and easily find photos or videos you took years ago! Learn to edit your photos and videos, create albums, and share them with friends & family. You can download items to your computer or mobile device again when you need them. You will learn to send photos to online print services directly from Google Photos. PC and Mac users will practice backing up photos and videos to the Google Photos cloud from our classroom PCs using the Backup & Sync from Google app, and from your mobile devices. All students should bring your smartphone or tablet with the Google Photos app installed. Mac users may bring your Macs. Class fee $15.

2 Sessions        Monday & Wednesday - Apr 13 & 15 - 9 to 11 am       Mike Gilliom

Everything Google - Google offers lots of free, web-based apps along with the free space for storing the files we create or upload.  In this class, we will examine several of Google's free programs, including Search, Maps, Drive (Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations), Calendar, YouTube and Groups. You will learn how these programs are used to collaborate on projects and to share your creativity with family and friends.  Class fee $15.

2 Sessions        Monday & Tuesday - Apr 20 & 21 - 1 to 3 pm        Mike Gilliom

May

iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch for the Vision Impaired - The iPad, iPod Touch, and iPhone, especially with iOS 8.1 or above, are equipped with robust speech output features for the blind, called VoiceOver and Speak Screen, as well as the speech-enabled personal digital assistant called Siri. You can accomplish tasks with far less physical interaction than that required by computers and many high-tech adaptive products. When you combine all of the built-in apps with those that are being created by third party developers every day (most of which range from free to under $20.00), people with severe vision loss can now use their iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone to search the Internet, send email, take notes and access online services; to identify currency and products in packages; and to carry a single solution that functions as a clock, flashlight, GPS device, portable book reader, calculator, calendar, reminder, radio, and more. Students must bring their iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. After this first session, students will meet one-on-one with an instructor for 4 more sessions. Class fee $25.

First Session       Tuesday -  May 26  -  1 to 3 pm        Glick Schultz, Mike Gilliom