Technology   

Ever been curious about an app, but don’t know how to get started using it? Join this class and choose from popular free apps like; WhatsApp, LinkedIn, YouTube, Uber, Google Maps, Eventbrite, or AI apps like Canva, IoT, Invideo AI, Bluesky, Gemini, Llama, Copilot. Many are part of the social media environment. Or you could learn about gifs, memes, or how to navigate the huge selection on Amazon, the App Store, or Google Play Store. This hands-on class helps you practice using the apps you choose. Learn on all devices and platforms, including computers or mobile devices.

Bring a charged mobile device to class.

We hear a lot about potential downsides of AI for the present and the future. Global public opinion of AI is declining as AI grows. Yet there are potentially valuable upsides to AI technologies. In fact, a global organization (which includes the UN) is named “AI for Good.” Its goal is to “unlock AI’s potential to serve humanity through building skills, AI standards and advancing partnerships.” Pope Leo XIV is advocating for similar goals. And a recent book with the same title describes beneficial uses of AI.

This new class examines the issue of “AI for the Good,” covering both the current and potential benefits of AI, some of its unintended consequences, and, of course, touches on its potential harm. 

 Find out how easy it is to build your own website, blog, chat or webinar. Make your own site or watch how it is done. We will explore popular website builders, including use of AI tools with WIX. Learn strategies to reach your intended audience, attract visitors to your site, enhance communications through social media channels, build loyalty, and maintain your website, blog or chat. All devices are welcome, but know how to use your device well. Enjoy learning about the most important tools for Internet communications.

Want to film your life and the lives of your family and friends? You can use the camera on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or an action camera like a GoPro. Learn how to shoot, edit, and enhance videos on each device, when it is best to use which one, filming techniques, smartphone video apps, useful accessories, plus creating scripts, background music, voice narration, editing tools, and AI as a tool to do and edit videos. Discover how to connect your work to other devices, achieve the best video quality, frame rates, and explore the differences between action cameras like GoPro and others. Bring your charged device to each class. Prerequisite: Experience using your Android, iOS, Action camera devices.

Learn everything you can do with the photo app, albums, folders, slide shows, editing photos. 3rd party apps will be reviewed and we will discuss what you can do with the photos you have taken. iPad's will be available for use in class for anyone who does not own one.

NOTE:  NOVEMBER 11TH IS A HOLIDAY.  CAMPUS IS CLOSED

THIS CLASS IS FULL.

Learn how to use your iPhone camera. Class will cover all the settings you can use for better photos. Tips and tricks for different kinds of photos. How to take better photos and videos. Bring your charged device. iPads are available for classroom use.

It's an exciting time to have a smartphone. But every year there are more interesting features, and it can be hard to keep up with all the changes. Learn about a wide range of iPhone features and services ranging from phone care to the current Apple AI, how to manage your email, messages, and contacts, the different ways you can personalize your iPhone. We’ll discuss how to stay safe or private when you are using your phone, how to edit and organize all those photos you’ve taken, how to take advantage of the iPhone’s health features and much more.

It turns out the vast majority of headaches, security issues, tech expenditures, and e-waste are preventable. Through my books, podcast, and speaking tour, I de-mystify and explain the IT industry in plain English. Topics I explain:

- The core components of a computer

- Why Antivirus software is obsolete - WHY software becomes more complicated every day The Four New Threats:

-Legalized Spyware

-Cryptolocker/Ransom/Hostageware

-Update Attacks -Support Scams AND MORE…..

Do you wonder what you can change on your device? This class will cover the settings app on your iPhone or iPad, including camera functions, focus, accessibility, passwords, notifications. We will also cover the settings within other apps. Come learn tips for using your devices more efficiently. iPads are available for classroom use.

NOTE:  NOVEMBER 11TH IS A HOLIDAY.  CAMPUS IS CLOSED