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IOS18-Essentials for iPhones

$35

with BoomerTECH Adventures, Mt. Desert Island Adult & Community Education

The September 2024 roll-out of Apple’s new operating system, iOS 18, brought 250+ new features and changes. In this course we will focus on the key features of interest to iPhone users, including Apple Intelligence which Apple labels as “AI for the rest of us”; useful and more powerful changes to Siri, addition of a new Passwords app, and upgrades to the Photos App, Control Center, Privacy and Security; and Accessibility. In addition we’ll show you how to get the most out of the Calendar, Calculator, Messages, and more. This course is appropriate for anyone using iOS 18 on their iPhones — iPhone 15 (Pro, Pro Max) and the iPhone 16 series.

iPad - Maximize Your iPad's Potential

$39

with BoomerTECH Adventures, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Learn to increase your capabilities to communicate, create, and connect by mastering your iPad’s features. This course covers navigating your iPad, its Camera and Photos apps, the options available in Settings, ways to communicate through writing and video, plus how to answer and make phone calls. Plus, you will learn about the apps that came already loaded on your iPad like the Calendar and Siri, your virtual assistant. It is important that you have updated to iOS 15; but don’t worry—if you don’t know how, we will show you the steps. Finally, you will also learn about accessibility features that are helpful for folks with finger mobility, sight, or hearing difficulties.

iPad - Maximize Your iPad's Potential

$49

with BoomerTECH Adventures, Central Lincoln County Adult Education

Learn to increase your capabilities to communicate, create, and connect by mastering your iPad’s features. This course covers navigating your iPad, its Camera and Photos apps, the options available in Settings, ways to communicate through writing and video, plus how to answer and make phone calls. Plus, you will learn about the apps that came already loaded on your iPad like the Calendar and Siri, your virtual assistant. It is important that you have updated to iOS 15; but don't worry—if you don't know how, we will show you the steps. Finally, you will also learn about accessibility features that are helpful for folks with finger mobility, sight, or hearing difficulties.

BoomerTECH Adventures was begun in 2014 by three friends and colleagues, all Maine educators who have worked with adults and technology for more than 100 years (collectively)! We provide expert guidance and personalized resources for the 55+ age group to develop competence and confidence using Apple devices. Our team: Ed Brazee - tennis player, runner, “refocused” professor & author/editor; Jill Spencer - traveler, enthusiastic gardener and photographer, middle school teacher, international consultant, and author; Chris Toy - chef, YouTube cooking sensation, long-distance biker, school principal, international consultant, and author.

iPhone/iPad 15 Vision Accessibility Features

$40

with BoomerTECH, Midcoast Adult & Community Education

All BoomerTECH courses are $40 and designed to be completed on your own time. After registering, adult education staff will email the course PDF, which includes all the learning resources needed. A desktop, laptop, or tablet, and a reliable connection to the internet are needed to access the material, which students can keep forever. More classes are available at boomertechadventures.com.

 

A variety of iPhone/iPad settings allow you to use your device more easily when vision challenges arise. In this course, you will learn where to find vision accessibility options and how to use them. The vision accessibility features are identical on the iPhone and iPad except in a couple of noted instances.

iPhone/iPad Vision Accessibility Features

$39

with BoomerTECH Adventures, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Many people have vision issues. A variety of iPhone/iPad settings allow you to use your device more easily when vision challenges arise. In this course you will learn where to find vision accessibility options and how to use them. The vision accessibility features are identical on the iPhone and iPad except in a couple of noted instances.

Knitting Basics ( MindEdge Studio)
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Knitting Basics ( MindEdge Studio)

$39

with MindEdge Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education

Knitting is a versatile skill and a rewarding activity, and there is very little that is more satisfying than creating something with your own hands. But getting started without instruction can be discouraging. This course covers the basics of knitting, teaching you how to choose your materials, read knitting patterns, and create several different simple projects. Through a series of videos, an expert knitter will walk you through the basic stitches that are the building blocks for even the most complicated patterns, and you will soon be on your way to knitting with confidence.

This is an online class and can be started at any time.

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Laundry & Clothes

Free

with To Be Determined, Ellsworth Adult and Community Education

Learning how to do your own laundry properly will save you money and protect your clothes. Learn some tips about sorting, detergents, temperature settings and more. We'll also cover tips about using the dryer and drying racks effectively to protect your laundry.  Washing specific items, like comforters and sweaters will be addressed.   This is an in-person class.   

Leadership Development (for Gen Y) Certificate
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Leadership Development (for Gen Y) Certificate

$395

with Constance Yates and William Draves, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Especially geared for future leaders in the Gen Y generation (born 1980-1999), the certificate provides how-to practical information on advancing your leadership potential and making a difference in both the workplace and in society.    Find out what it takes to become an effective leader. Discover your style of leadership.  Discuss task completion, building relationships with your subordinates, becoming socially perceptive to changes in the workplace, utilizing your emotions in a positive and effective manner, and addressing challenging goals. Then learn the unspoken secrets that leaders know and the strategies they employ/exhibit for influencing others. Leadership skills are acquired and learned.  You can become a leader if you know the do’s and don’ts; what to say, what not to say; what to do, what not to do.   At the end of completing the three-course certificate, you will come away with a new understanding, a new toolbox of leadership skills, and the information to move your leadership development into high gear. 

CEUs/ILUs: 4.8

Length (in hours): 48

Price in USD $395

Offered 4 times/year, call for dates.





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