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Advanced Fiction Writing
with Steve Alcorn, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Do you have a story idea but aren't sure how to begin? Do your friends say you write well, but you're not sure how to get started on that first book? Do you have a manuscript, or parts of a manuscript, and need to know how to polish it for publication?
In this course, you'll explore all the topics a writer needs to create a successful manuscript, including story structure, plot, character, dialogue, setting, suspense, conflict, action, viewpoint, tense, and even how to get published. Each lesson includes an assignment that will help you develop or polish your manuscript. You will explore the essential techniques that are often overlooked in a clear, step-by-step fashion. After completing this course, you will never look at fiction writing the same way again!
AI: Introduction to ChatGPT
with UGotClass LERN, Windham/Raymond Adult Education

Unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with ChatGPT, the fastest-growing app in the world. With over 100 million users within the first two months of launch, and 180.5 million now, discover why everyone is talking about this revolutionary platform. In this course, you'll learn how AI tools can dramatically increase your productivity and provide you with a competitive advantage in the workplace. Designed for anyone seeking to acquire new skills, you’ll gain an understanding of the capabilities of AI tools and how to leverage them to achieve your goals faster and easier than ever before. Don't get left behind in the AI revolution - join this course and learn how to capitalize on the opportunities it presents. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out,
Aromatherapy: The Healing Power of Scent
available
with ed2go ONLINE, MSAD 52 Adult & Community Education
This course helps learners understand the historical use, extraction methods, clinical effects, current research, contraindications, and key elements of common essential oils used in aromatherapy.
3 Months Access / 2.5 Course Hrs
TO REGISTER CLICK ON THIS LINK:
https://www.ed2go.com/msad52/online-courses/aromatherapy-the-healing-power-of-scent/
ATV SAFETY
available
with Recreational Safety Division Representative, Sacopee Valley Adult & Community Education
Riding an ATV can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, whether it's in your own back yard, or exploring on the thousands of miles of trails available in Maine. ATVs (including UTVs and off-road motorcycles) can also be useful around the woodlot or farm and let's face it, they're simply fun to ride! It's important to ride safely, responsibly, and to be prepared before you go. Many ATV trails reside on private land. Respecting these generous private landowners by riding responsibly is critical to maintaining trail access. Educating yourself before you go is an important component of being a safe and responsible offroad operator. Youth ages 10 to under 16 must successfully complete an approved ATV Safety Certification course to legally operate on land other than their own. Anyone 16 years of age or older is encouraged to take the course to be educated and prepared for safe riding. The ATV Safety Course is available in two different formats: online and in-person. Students 12 and older can complete the Official Maine ATV/Snowmobile Safety course online at offroad-ed.com/maine. The cost to register for the online course is $34.95. Upon successful completion of the online course, students will receive their Maine ATV/Snowmobile Safety Certification card. FMI or for a listing of live courses, go to https://www.maine.gov/ifw/programs-resources/educational-programs/safety-courses/atv-safety.html
Basic Computer Skills Suite
with ed 2go, Kittery Adult Education
To register or view details visit ed2go at: https://www.ed2go.com/kae/online-courses/computer-courses/
Keyboarding
If you want to learn touch-typing or improve your existing typing skills, this is the perfect course for you! With the skills you master here, you'll become faster and more confident at the keyboard. By the end of the course, you'll know how to touch-type the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys; create, save, and edit word processing documents; and successfully take a timed writing test during a job interview.
Computer Skills for the Workplace
Most jobs today require a working knowledge of certain computer skills. This course is a great introduction to Windows 10 and Office 2016 and is designed to provide the fundamental computer competencies you need to survive and prosper in today's fast-changing workplace. When you finish this course, you will have learned why employers consider technological literacy so critical to the success of any organization.
Introduction to PC Troubleshooting
The vast majority of the problems people experience with their computers are completely avoidable, and most can be solved with nothing more than a few minutes of your time. Whether you're a computer newbie or a master, Intro to PC Troubleshooting will show you how to maintain and optimize a Windows PC. So what are you waiting for? Let's troubleshoot - and fix - some PCs!
Become a Veterinary Assistant
available
with Ed2Go Instructor, MSAD#1 Adult & Community Education
If you have ever considered a career as a veterinary assistant, you might have quite a few questions about what it is they do: What vaccinations do cats and dogs? What is the best way to control fleas? What do you do if your dog has a cut? What is the best way to deal with an emergency situation involving a pet? This course answers these questions and more.
You will learn about pet nutrition and a variety of health and safety issues. You will understand how to treat and prevent parasites, including roundworms and heartworms. You will even learn the facts of life, as it pertains to dogs and cats. You will explore current thoughts on spaying and neutering, how to deal with the very emotional issues of euthanasia, pet loss, and how best to assist clients in a time of need.
For more information please click the link.
Beginning Conversational Spanish
with Cristina Sempe, Five Town CSD Adult & Community Education
Designed for beginners, we will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. You will know enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and you will learn how to ask and answer questions. Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher or no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills to communicate in Spanish.
CEUs/ILUs: 3.2
Length (in hours): 32
Two-Month Course, quarterly starts
Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners
with ed 2go, Kittery Adult Education
For more details or to register visit:
https://www.ed2go.com/kae/online-courses/web-2-0-blogs-wikis-and-podcasts/
Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners will teach you how to plan and create your very own blog and podcast. Through hands-on exercises, you will discover the benefits of using free web tools like Blogger, WordPress, Audacity, and YouTube. You will find that creating a blog and podcast is much easier than you ever imagined.
First, you will learn how to develop a plan for the content, setup, maintenance, and how to use free blogging software like Blogger and WordPress to put that plan into action. After that, learn how to record a professional-sounding audio podcast with a very simple recording tool you already have. You will edit the file with another free software program, add music to it, and then post it online for others to enjoy. Finally, you will find out how to record a video podcast. You will edit it, add special effects, drop in a podcasting-safe music file, and then publish it online.