This is an online course.  This class can be taken anytime, anywhere during the class dates specified.  This class can be taken up to one week past the class start date.

Explore the field of cybersecurity, including its history, importance, and core principles. Understand the various types of cyber threats and the fundamental concepts of information security.  Come away with a familiarity of the basic types of cyber threats. 

For full details, see:  https://www.yougotclass.org/index.cfm/sanford

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact SCAE at AdultEd@sanford.org

Two of the great benefits to your Google account are Google Drive and Google Docs. Google Drive is free cloud storage and Google Docs is Google’s free alternative to MS Word. In this class you willlearn how to store and manage your files online as well as use the Google Docs platform where youcan create stunning documents.

Please attend all 3 classes: April 9 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

April 16 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

April 30 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Please use this link to register for the class:

https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/intro-to-google-drive-google-docs/?instance_id=5524

What does it mean to "Cut the Cord"? It's about canceling cable or satellite services and being able to watch television shows online, as well as options that would allow you to get rid of your landline. This class will not only show you the wide variety of options out there, but also teach you some tools to decide if cutting the cord is right for you.

Please call (207) 825-2540 to register.

Email is a means of communicating with others, throughout the world, in a fast and efficientmanner. This class will cover the terms and techniques necessary to use email in an efficient, safeand organized manner.

Requirements for this class: 

No devices are required, but you may get more from the course by brining a device that can connect to the interenet and allows you to access your email.

When: April 24th

Time: 10:00-11:00 am

Where: Telstar Adult Education 

NDEC-National Digital Equity Center

The National Digital Equity Center brings years of community, state, national and international planning toward digital equity assuring all populations valid and equitable participation in the Internet of Things.

Windows 11 -  In person 3 Weeks

"Learn how to get the most out of your Windows 11 computer. In this 3 week class you will learn about the operating system, navigating the desktop and taskbar, the File Explorer, working with files, using Microsoft Edge and so much more."

Instructor: Staff from the National Digital Equity Center Team

Date: Wednesday, April 30th,May 7th, May 14th

Time: 2:00-3:00pm Cost: Free

Location: Keith Anderson Community House

This class is designed to help you efficiently save, organize, and retrieve your documents. Suitable for users of all skill levels, it provides essential file management techniques applicable across various programs—not limited to Google Drive. Whether for personal or professional use, this course ensures you develop effective document handling skills to enhance productivity and accessibility

Microsoft Excel Power Tools Power Query allows you to import and shape data. It has an easy to use interface, powerful tools to import and clean data. Power Pivot allows data modeling and calculations. It easily handles millions of rows of data and has modeling tools for efficient data storage and analysis. Power BI (Business Intelligence) is a complete business intelligence tool. It features incredible visual options, has simple built-in interactive options, fantastic graphs and allows easy sharing of data. The design of this course includes 2-3 hours of work with the software between sessions to gain maximum benefit from the sessions. This is an online class using ZOOM. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey included in your automated receipt so the instructor can tailor the course to meet your needs. You will want to have Microsoft Excel on your computer for this workshop and many people find it helpful to have two monitors though it is certainly not necessary to benefit from the sessions. There are two ways to accomplish this: 1) attach an external screen to your computer (contact our program if you need technical assistance with that); 2) using two computers (one for Excel and the other for the ZOOM meeting.

This is an online class using ZOOM. 

Power Query allows you to import and shape data.  It has an easy to use interface, powerful tools to import and clean data.  

Power Pivot allows data modeling and calculations.  It easily handles millions of rows of data and has modeling tools for efficient data storage and analysis. 

Power BI (Business Intelligence) is a complete business intelligence tool.  It features incredible visual options, has simple built-in interactive options, fantastic graphs and allows easy sharing of data. The design of this course includes 2-3 hours of work with the software between sessions to gain maximum benefit from the sessions.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey included in your automated receipt so the instructor can tailor the course to meet your needs. 

You will want to have Microsoft Excel on your computer for this workshop and many people find it helpful to have two monitors though it is certainly not necessary to benefit from the sessions.  There are two ways to accomplish this: 1) attach an external screen to your computer (contact our program if you need technical assistance with that); 2) using two computers (one for Excel and the other for the ZOOM meeting. 

Val is a lifelong business educator and academic advisor focused on helping enrich and enhance students' educational and life purposes. He is experienced in college management and, as an adult educator, having taught at the Mid-State College and Kennebec Valley Community College. His teaching experience covers over 45 years in the areas of computer applications, accounting, and Quickbooks training workshops.