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with Teaching Volunteers, York Adult Education

Want to privately improve your reading, math, or speaking skills? We can pair you up with a qualified volunteer to help you improve your skills.
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
with David Iseminger, York Adult Education

For decades, artificial intelligence (AI) has been a staple of science fiction stories, but thanks to modern advances in computational capacity and storage capabilities, it's becoming a reality. Today, there are examples of artificial intelligence all around us. The purpose of this course is to provide you with an artificial intelligence practical knowledge foundation. This course will introduce you to various forms of artificial intelligence (AI) and how we interact with AI as consumers in applications like chatbots and recommendation engines. You'll see how AI provides analytics in business and consider industries that may be transformed or even disrupted by AI implementations. You'll go under the hood to see how computers can "learn" using artificial neural networks and various forms of machine learning. You will review AI applications such as natural language processing, forecasting, and robotics. You'll also learn about the AI development process and how AI will affect the workforce. Finally, you'll consider some of the ethical factors in AI deployment.
Session Start Dates:
Aug 16 | Sep 13 | Oct 18 | Nov 15
Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking
with Beverly Richards Schulz, York Adult Education

Learn to use digital editing techniques to show off your photos and memorabilia in Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking! Using Photoshop Elements, this course will teach you how to make the most of your scrapbooking talents and artistic ideas when you combine traditional and digital scrapbooking. Starting with simple projects, you'll quickly learn how to build pages, use artistic journaling, and produce sophisticated illusions. Photoshop Elements lets you build your own clip art, create frames, and develop multi-layer pages with an endless array of layouts and designs. You'll see how to draw and create your own art, build collages and scrapbooks to share, and work with both color and black and white. If you need to restore or age images—the tools are all available to you. Come take your scrapbooking to a new level!
Session Start Dates:
Aug 16 | Sep 13 | Oct 18 | Nov 15
Introduction to iPhone Basics - BoomerTECH Adventures
with BoomerTECH Adventures, Sanford Community Adult Education

Open Enrollment. ONLINE ONLY. Work at your own pace.
The vast majority of iPhone users rarely access all of the available iPhone features. Some critical features covered include Apple ID and password; structure of the iPhone (buttons and how they work); best apps to have and how to get them; how to text, phone, FaceTime, and email; how to use the Control Center, mastering Settings; updating operating systems; using key apps; and more. An additional session includes IOS 15 updates and the unique features of the newest iPhones (iPhone 12 & 13).
Introduction to Mac Basics - BoomerTECH Adventures
with BoomerTECH Adventures, Sanford Community Adult Education

Open Enrollment. ONLINE ONLY. Work at your own pace.
In this course, you will learn everything you need to know to make your Mac computer (laptop or desktop) hum! Areas of focus include the Mac Operating System, features of the Mac, 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.
Introduction to Zoom Basics - BoomerTECH Adventures
with BoomerTECH Adventures, Sanford Community Adult Education

Open Enrollment. ONLINE ONLY. Work at your own pace.
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; troubleshooting; 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.
Lose Weight and Keep It Off
with Donna Acosta, York Adult Education

Do you want to lose weight and keep it off? Now you can! In this comprehensive course, you'll discover how to establish a healthy approach to weight loss and weight maintenance. You'll master how to set and achieve weight-loss and weight-maintenance goals that make sense for you. By the end of this course, you'll know how to set appropriate and effective goals for eating, exercise, and many other elements that affect your weight. You'll have the skills you need to lose weight and keep it off for a lifetime!
Session Start Dates:
Aug 16 | Sep 13 | Oct 18 | Nov 15
Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning-Quick Meals
with Donna Acosta, York Adult Education

Have you ever wished you had a personal chef preparing luscious, low-fat meals for you? This course is the next best thing! You'll learn how to reduce fat in recipes without sacrificing flavor or texture. Explore how to use flavor profiling to expand your culinary horizons. Learn how to prepare casseroles, crock-pot dishes, vegan dishes, oven-fried foods, meat-based meals, and many other entrees that are both nutritious and delicious!
You will discover tips for grocery shopping, menu planning, food preparation, and quicker cooking. You will have the chance to try out over 50 exciting and easy lowered-fat recipes.
Session Start Dates: Aug 16 | Sep 13 | Oct 18 | Nov 15