Monday nights 6pm—7:50pm
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Designed for the older adult, intermediate concepts are introduced related to current technologies to expand skill sets through the integration of technology into life. Topics include in depth concepts on Smartphone features for Android and Iphone, Ipads, Mac computers, Chromebooks, cloud computing, and security features.
This is an online synchronous class with all course requirements completed via Canvas. There are required live-stream meetings during all of the days/times that are on the course schedule.
The content in this course will span across multiple terms. Each semester will contain modules from the list below. Some modules can be thoroughly explored in a single week and some will require multiple weeks. The specific order for each semester will be listed in the syllabus.
| Weeks | Module Name |
|---|---|
| 2 | Internet browsers. The true operating system of today. |
| 2 | Passwords and password management. Creating, storing, and finding our passwords |
| 1 | Manage and secure your email accounts. Using Gmail, Outlook, Proton Mail, personal domains, and more |
| 1 | Your New (Voice) Assistant - Alexa, Siri, and Google |
| 2 | Cloud storage: Google Drive, Dropbox, One Drive, and more |
| 2 | Google: Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms |
| 1 | Staying Safe Online – Focused talk about online security |
| 1 | Personal backup strategies both local and in the cloud for your computer and/or mobile devices |
| 1 | Focus ON: iOS |
| 1 | Securing your computer or device: Keeping up to date with patching and current software releases |
| 2 | Searching the Web: Google, Bing, Duck Duck Go |
| 1 | Music, Movies, and TV - Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Spotify, Apple Music ... Everything is Streaming Now. |
| 2 | Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and More... |
| 1 | eBooks, eBook Readers, and eBook Management |
| 2 | Cameras, doorbells, thermostats and light bulbs – The Internet of Things has taken over our world. Alexa, Google Home |
| 2 | How to Buy and Setup a New Computer: Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS |
| 2 | Focus ON: Windows 11 and Microsoft Office |
| 2 | Focus ON: macOS and Apple’s Productivity Apps |
| 1 | Text Messaging, both insecure and secure: SMS, Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger, Signal, Threema, and more |
| 3 | Machine Learning & AI: Chatbots, and Generative Images (Including prompt engineering). |
| 1 | Personal Tracking Devices – Air Tags (Tile, Pebblebee, & more) |
| 1 | What are Passkeys? |
| 1 | Configure Your Wireless Router |
| 2 | Managing Your Photos |
| 1 | How to Setup a New PC |