General Enrichment

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Hidden Talent Search-Become an Instructor!

with MCST Staff

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What helps expand other people’s horizons, boosts their well-being, or helps them maintain an active mind? What allows YOU to give back to your community and is an enjoyable and enriching experience for both you and them? The answer is...becoming an Adult Education instructor and sharing your knowledge, talent, and enthusiasm. If you are curious and want to learn more, please register for a one-on-one session (in person, or can be via Zoom) with Heidi, our Adult Education Director. There is no obligation to join our team, but we hope to tempt you with the opportunity!

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Zoom Basics – Jan.

with MCST Staff

Jan

January 19th, 2021

$10 More Info

Come learn how to use this cloud-based video conferencing platform which lets you attend classes virtually and meet with others either by video or audio-only or both! Zoom creates a way for in-person classes to still “meet” and enjoy the ability to connect with others. We will show you how to download the Zoom app and explore its basic features. Also, we will create a “Zoom meeting” so you can practice and gain confidence in using it. Some helpful resources will be provided. Bring your laptop, tablet, or phone (iOS or Android) to this class (you must know your username/password to access your account, please!) Or if you prefer, we will provide a device for you to use.

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Zoom Basics One-on-One Tutoring

with MCST Staff

Jan

January 20th to April 15th, 2021

$10 More Info

Join the 21st Century with confidence. Schedule with Shenley Neely, our Adult Education Site Assistant, for an hour-long one-on-one live practice session to learn how to use the Zoom platform. Zoom is the cloud-based video conferencing platform which lets you attend classes virtually and meet with others either by video or audio-only or both. She will help you download the app and explore basic features so you can participate on Zoom with greater confidence. Bring along your laptop (you must know your username/password to access your account, please!), or she can show you the process on one of ours, if preferred. Call the school (596-7752 ext.3) to schedule an appointment.

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Google Drive

with Teresa Johnson

Jan

January 26th to 28th, 2021

$48 More Info

This course will cover the use of Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Sharing files. Students will need a (free) Gmail account to participate in this class. The first class covers Docs & Sharing Files: how to navigate the toolbar, design, save and recall your documents, all geared to optimal organization and communication, plus Sharing Files: what are the options for sharing of documents as well as good protocol for sharing. We will cover how you and your team can all work from one document. Google Sheets and Slides (the feature that allows users to make slideshows for presentations) will be covered in the 2nd class: Google Sheets, the spreadsheet piece in Google Drive, and Google Sheets (the feature that allows users to make slideshows for presentations). We will cover the basics as well as copyright permissions; as time permits, other advanced features will be covered. This course can be presented via Zoom if need be. If you're enrolling, be sure to complete the following form:

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Cyber Safety – Security for All Internet Users – Jan.

with Chris Nolan

Jan

January 26th, 2021

$10 More Info

Scammers and schemers are organized, and they are actively targeting you. Learn about the tricks and tactics they use to gain your personal information and access to your finances. You will see they are VERY organized and VERY good at what they do. How do you or your elderly parent avoid becoming victims of their schemes? It all starts with gaining the knowledge and awareness of the practices to stay safe. What do you do if you have been breached by their schemes? In this information session, you will learn about common scenarios that are used to “get” your precious information, and, most importantly, you’ll learn how to spot them immediately, avoid falling into their traps, and take action if you realize you have been a victim. This class will present via Zoom, if necessary.

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Zoom Deeper Dive Class

with Josh Blackman

Jan

January 27th, 2021

$38 More Info

With classes and meetings now online, Zoom has become the most widely used web-based video conferencing tool, but it often does not get used to its full advantage. In this one night class we will take a deep dive into the Zoom platform to explore the advanced features it has to offer. We will cover how to change meeting control settings, how to share screens, how to use Zoom on different devices (iPhone, Android, MacBook, and PC’s), and much more. Come prepared with a basic knowledge of how to use Zoom and we will delve more deeply into the advanced features. This class may be presented via Zoom, if necessary, and our Adult Ed staff will assist.

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