This course is a step-by-step guide using the Zoom platform to design an online course. It is packed with easy-to-follow videos that explain and demonstrate how to use Zoom and appropriate instructional tips to build an engaging online course in any subject. You will learn everything you need to know about Zoom—getting set up with Zoom, settings, security, instructional strategies, building community, Zoom tips for instructors and students, and much more. In addition to the step-by-step instructions for the 11 primary videos we provide several other resources— videos and articles—that will help you solve any questions you have about building your online course.

Begins: Upon registration.  

Location: Online - You view class at your convenience! The instructors provide personalized support for the class via email.

Class access available until December 31, 2021

A Maine based company, BTA has worked with Boomers (and Seniors) since 2014 providing face-to-face and virtual consulting, online courses, workshops, and many FREE resources, both print and video.

Fantastic Photo Finishes-Organize & Edit Images with Your iPhone/iPad Photos App

This is a natural follow-up to "Taking Awesome Pictures with your iPhoneiPad," but is a stand-alone course as well. The focus here is on editing images as well as knowing how to organize images and video on iPhones or iPads. Other areas of focus include using the “For You” section (ready-made slide shows), creating, using, and sharing albums, and search.

Begins: Upon Registration

Location: Online - You view class at your convenience! The instructors provide personalized support for the class via email and/or online chat.

Class access available until December 31, 2021

BoomerTECH Adventures helps Boomers and Seniors create, connect, and contribute using today’s technology. These courses are fully asynchronous, online courses that students complete on their own time and at your own speed. Each course is a PDF booklet with information about the class, instructions on using the class, and the content of the class (videos and articles). The instructors provide personalized support for the class via email and/or online chat.

In this course, students will learn how to make their Mac computer (laptop or desktop) hum! Areas of focus include: Mac features, choosing the best browser, using Spotlight Search, learning how to use the Finder and App Store, understanding the keyboard, and learning the icons that define a Mac computer.

Location: Online - You view class at your convenience! The instructors provide personalized support for the class via email and/or online chat

Begins: Upon Registration

Class access available until December 31, 2021

BoomerTECH Adventures helps Boomers and Seniors create, connect, and contribute using today’s technology. These courses are fully asynchronous, online courses that students complete on their own time and at your own speed. Each course is a PDF booklet with information about the class, instructions on using the class, and the content of the class (videos and articles). The instructors provide personalized support for the class via email and/or online chat.

Using Zoom more than ever? Here is a great way to learn everything you need to know about the Zoom Video Conferencing platform. The course videos demonstrate examples of using Zoom on different devices—smartphones, tablets, and computers. Course content  includes: Muting audio and video; using chat; screen sharing; recording; trouble shooting; scheduling meetings; break-out rooms; and more. This course is appropriate for Zoom beginners as well as those who have used Zoom and want  to learn more.

Begins: Upon Registration

Location: Online - You view class at your convenience! The instructors provide personalized support for the class via email.

Class access available until December 31, 2021

BoomerTECH Adventures guides, Jill, Chris,and Ed are available to answer any of your questions at ed@boomertechadventures.com.

The Tech Spot is a School and Community Project that offers technology advice and tutoring at no charge to adults from throughout our school district.

Examples of possible help sessions include general computer operation, conducting web searches, using Facebook and other social media programs, and operating Smart phones, iPads, Tablets, and PCs. Assistance with some software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) is available as well.

FMI or to schedule an appointment with the Tech Spot staff, please call the Adult Education office at 474-7553.

Project partners include RSU 54 Adult & Community Education, Town of Skowhegan, and the RSU 54 Technology Staff.

This is a FREE  session BUT you must call to schedule a time........... Call 207-824-2136 Ext 1340

Tuesday evening’s A Hands on Workshop to provide free training and advice to help you get to know your Electronic Device whatever it may be. Participants bring their own Smartphone, Tablet, Computer, Digital Camera, Digital Voice recorder, High Tech Gadgets, or any technology they would like to get to know better…even electronic musical instruments. The Instructor will be available to help research, troubleshoot, solve technological issues, give advice and help participants establish an understanding of their electronic devices, whether it’s uploading photos, syncing a phone to a computer, recovering a password, creating a calendar event or posting to Social Media. Will also be giving tips on keeping online accounts secure. Participants must bring…. 1:Their own Device(s) * 2: Any questions, concerns, issues or goals they have with the device(s) 3: A Small Notebook and Pen * It is preferred, but not necessary in all cases, that Smartphones, Tablets and Laptops have the latest updates installed if possible and that the participant knows any relevant passwords that they may need. 

This is a FREE session BUT you must call to schedule a time. Call 207-824-2136 Ext 1340 

This class is a computer lab designed to offer a space for people to access computer support from an experienced teacher, compassionate volunteers and fellow participants. You will be given instruction, as well as support, in accessing information for learning new skills on your own.

This is a 12-week lab. You purchase a punch card for 6 sessions and you come at a mutually agreeable time. Punch cards can be renewed.  Students enrolled in our academic programs receive a fee waiver for this session.

Unfortunately, you’ll have to bring your own coffee!  

This is an in-person lab; ongoing enrollment. 

No class 10/11/21.

If you're interested in learning more about this offering, register here and we will call you to schedule a phone or in-person meeting with one of our advisors.

Build concrete technology skills essential for college classes: word processing, email, spreadsheets, research, Off-Campus Library Services, and the University of Maine System website. This class is designed with class instruction and projects to apply your learning.

Please call us to register:  207-422-4794.