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iPad Intermediate

Free

with National Digital Equity Center, RSU 24 Adult Education

Calendar May 14, 2024 at 10:30 am, runs for 1 week

This class is live streamed using Zoom at our learning center. If you would prefer to take this class from your home or office, please contact us. Pre-registration is required; please call us to pre-register, 422-4794.

Building on the skills that are acquired in the iPad Basics class, the primary focus of the intermediate class is the exploration of the applications that Apple provides for free as part of the iOS. Applications such as Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Messages, FaceTime and many others will be covered. If time allows, favorite Apps from the App Store will be presented. There are three one-hour sessions for this class.

Prerequisite for this class is participation in the iPad Basics class or equivalent knowledge. 

Please bring your iPad to all three classes.  

 

macOS Intermediate

Free

with National Digital Equity Center, York Adult Education

Calendar May 14, 2024 at 1 pm

This course is the extension of the MacOS Basics class. The intermediate class covers in greater detail how to customize your Mac to better suit your work and personal style. System preferences are covered in greater detail which includes the ability to create user accounts for each member of the family.

Required for this class: A MacOS computer connected to the internet.

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Introduction To Microsoft Powerpoint & Publisher

$21

with Linda Davis, Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education

Calendar May 15, 2024 at 5 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Microsoft PowerPoint:In this presentation software program,you will learn to cut, copy and paste, along with learning aboutdifferent fonts to create slide shows. You will also learn toimport from other files like Word, Excel, and the Internet andunderstand compatibility with other MS Office Suite products.Microsoft Publisher:The Publisher program is designed to aidyou in designing your own calendars, cards, and invitations,among other uses. Learners need to bring a thumb drive.

Intro to Google Drive & Google Docs - NDEC

Free

with National Digital Equity Center, York Adult Education

Calendar May 21, 2024 at 10 am
Learn how to use Google's free cloud-based apps to create and store files online. An active Gmail account. #NDEC

Using Software & Devices for Better Health

Free

with National Digital Equity Center, York Adult Education

Calendar May 23, 2024 at 2 pm

In this class, we will explore apps, software, and devices that help promote and maintain exercise and diet, monitoring blood sugar, blood pressure, weight medication reminders, using FitBits, Apple Watch, etc., and connecting with Bluetooth. #NDEC

Excel for the Absolute Beginner 5.24.24

$20

with Michael Wilson, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education

Calendar May 24, 2024 at 2 am

Instructor will demonstrate how to navigate and interface with Excel’s basic features. See how to create a simple contact list. You will view how to use calculations such as autosum and see how to generate simple formulas. Also, learn to use the fill handle, sort existing data, merge and center, move cells and ranges, and wrap text. These easy steps will be held over Zoom.

NDEC; IPhone Basics

Free

with National Digital Equity Center, MSAD#44 Adult & Continuing Education

Calendar May 28, 2024 at 4 pm, runs for 1 week

This course covers the basics of how to use Apple’s popular iPhone. This class starts with the basicsof how to log on using multiple methods from passcode to touch id to face recognition technology.Apple’s iCloud service will be discussed, including how it will help secure your data and allow yourdata to be used across multiple Apple devices. The App Store will be covered to find additionalapplications that may meet your varied interest and needs.

An iPhone connected to the internet.

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Keyboarding

$116

with Barbara Mascarenas, Portland Adult Education

Calendar Jun 3, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Students in this class will develop techniques and skills that are conducive to building keyboarding speed with a high level of accuracy, including the number keypad. Students will also learn correct techniques of hand placement and proper posture so they will be able to type more comfortably and without looking at their hands. Students will be expected to commit to coming to class twice a week and then invest at least 3 hours/week of typing on their own. If a student can do that, they can expect to learn the keyboard and should be able to type at a speed of 25 WPM by the end of the course. Students who are already familiar with proper keyboarding technique will have the opportunity to practice and progress to 45 WPM. This course may be taken more than once.

Prerequisite: ESOL Level 4 or higher

 

Need assistance paying for this class? Email paeworkforce@portlandadulted.org to request a scholarship application.

The deadline to register is April 12.





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