General Enrichment

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Safeguard Your Business

with Chris Nolan

Sep

September 7th to December 22nd, 2020

$58 More Info

IT computer protocols are necessary to protect your business and customers’ information. Through a one-one-one session with a certified IT audit director, learn the current rationale, tactics, and techniques required to manage this critical mission. Contact MCST Adult Education for the detailed list of computer network controls that will be covered. Call the Adult Ed office (596-7752 opt.3) to set up the 2-hour session to suit your mutual schedules.

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Chair Seat Weaving

with Susan Reidy

Sep

September 17th to October 8th, 2020

$58 More Info

In this informational class, we'll introduce you to the complexities of how to hand weave a caned seat or how to insert a pressed seat. Techniques for weaving fiber rush, flat and half round reed seats will be shown. Pattern samples and techniques used to accomplish a hand woven seat as well as functionalities of weave will be discussed. A demonstration of seat weaving, as well as advice on reparability of chairs will also be covered. As a one night face-to-face class will not be enough time to actually weave a chair seat since the process is quite time consuming even for the experienced weaver, advice will be given to you at this first night in order to begin your project. We will follow this up with three "1-hour Zoom workshop virtual meetings" to assist you with completing it by providing weaving advice, answers to weaving questions, and explaining techniques for preserving your chair. Participants may bring a chair they want to work on at the first face-to-face informational class, and we will provide sources and a list of supplies from which to order the cane, reed, or fiber needed for their chair (the instructor will also make supply suggestions for best results to each participant).

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Google Drive for Computer Organization & Communication

with Teresa Johnson

Sep

September 21st to 30th, 2020

$72 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. Each session will be a different topic; each class will start with the basics of the program and how to design, save and recall your documents. As time permits advanced features will be introduced into the classes. 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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Google Docs – This class will cover the basics of how to navigate the Google Doc tool bar as well as how to find other options that are not shown on the tool bar. This will include comments to documents as well as other features, as time permits.

Google Sheets – This is the spreadsheet piece in Google Drive. Students will get a basic overview of the program as well as some special features, such as designing drop down options and comments that make this a great program for multiple users.

Google Slides – This feature allows users to make slide shows or presentations. We will cover the basics as well as copywrite permissions; as time permits other advanced features will be covered.

Sharing Files – This class will cover the options for sharing of documents as well good protocol for sharing. We will cover how you and your team (of 2 to 100) can all work from one document.

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Zoom Basics – Sept.

with MCST Staff

Sep

September 21st, 2020

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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, but if you cannot, we will provide a device for you to use. This class is free, but you must register in advance to attend. Call the Adult Ed office: 596-7752 ext.3.

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Intro to Photography – Understanding the Camera – Sept.

with Joseph Corrado

Sep

September 23rd to October 21st, 2020

$78 More Info

In this course, we will start with the basics of photography. We’ll cover the settings that all cameras share, to the basics of light and composition. It doesn’t matter what kind of camera you have—from a smartphone to a DSLR—the basics of photography remain unchanged. If your camera is a phone, we’ll talk about some different camera apps that can give you the same controls that regular cameras have. The goal is to create great images. Understanding how your camera functions will help you make more compelling images that you can be proud of. Bring your camera of choice to class!

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Podcasting Intro – Sept.

with Josh Blackman

Sep

September 24th, 2020

$35 More Info

Starting a podcast may seem like a challenge, but anyone can launch one whether it is about a passion, hobby, or for a business. Learn the steps needed to create, launch, and grow a successful podcast. This one-night class will teach you how to develop your podcast idea, choose hardware, and create an RSS feed. Other topics that will be covered include naming the podcast, artwork, interviews, editing techniques, and submitting the show to destinations like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This class can operate successfully via Zoom, if necessary.