Designed for learners age 60 and older, these courses train participants to confidently use technology to improve their financial security and health; open a new business; improve their ability to live independently; or just use the internet for better daily living.
Summer, courses will take place at the following locations: Gaithersburg Library; Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center; Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center in Wheaton; and Long Branch Library. Montgomery County offers course instruction, books, and devices to use in class at no charge to participants. Classes meet two times per week for 10 weeks, unless otherwise noted. To register for a course, call the number associated with a site below.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 9 – Aug. 8
1pm – 2:15 p.m. iPad Essentials* (5-week)
Connecting in the Digital Age: learn about popular social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter and how technology is changing the way we read news, manage our health information, and connect with the world around us.
iPad Basics: learn the basics of operating the Apple iPad, using email, internet searching, downloading apps, connecting with others, and so much more.
iPad Essentials: (5-week) learn the essentials of how to use the Apple iPad, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email.
Más allá de los conceptos básicos (Beyond the Basics taught in Spanish): aprenderá sobre una variedad de temas: desde redes sociales y banca en línea, compras en línea, gestión de su salud, entretenimiento, y más.
Work!: learn how to age-proof your resume, write a modern resume and cover letter using Google docs templates, gain essential email skills, and use job search websites.
Long Branch Library: 240-777-0910; 8800 Garland Ave. Silver Spring
Mondays and Wednesdays, July 8 – Sept. 16
Mondays and Wednesdays, July 8 – Sept. 16
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Connecting in the Digital Age Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center: 240-777-4940; 11002 Veirs Mill Rd, Ste 506, Wheaton
10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Más allá de los conceptos básicos (Beyond the Basics taught in Spanish)
Mondays and Wednesdays, July 8 – Sept. 16
10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Más allá de los conceptos básicos (Beyond the Basics taught in Spanish)
Mondays and Wednesdays, July 8 – Sept. 16
2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Work!
4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Beyond the Basics
Gaithersburg Library: 240-773-9490; 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Gaithersburg
Tuesdays and Fridays, July 9 – Sept. 20
10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. Connecting in the Digital Age* 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Beyond the Basics
Gaithersburg Library: 240-773-9490; 18330 Montgomery Village Ave. Gaithersburg
Tuesdays and Fridays, July 9 – Sept. 20
12:45 p.m. – 2 p.m. iPad Basics*
Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center: 240-777-8085; 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring
* Designates course taught on an iPad provided as part of the class
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES:
Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center: 240-777-8085; 1000 Forest Glen Rd. Silver Spring
* Designates course taught on an iPad provided as part of the class
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES:
Beyond the Basics: learn to use the Internet as a resource for practical and enriching activities, from social networking and online shopping to online banking, health management, entertainment, and more.
Connecting in the Digital Age: learn about popular social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter and how technology is changing the way we read news, manage our health information, and connect with the world around us.
iPad Basics: learn the basics of operating the Apple iPad, using email, internet searching, downloading apps, connecting with others, and so much more.
iPad Essentials: (5-week) learn the essentials of how to use the Apple iPad, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email.
Más allá de los conceptos básicos (Beyond the Basics taught in Spanish): aprenderá sobre una variedad de temas: desde redes sociales y banca en línea, compras en línea, gestión de su salud, entretenimiento, y más.
Work!: learn how to age-proof your resume, write a modern resume and cover letter using Google docs templates, gain essential email skills, and use job search websites.
In addition to multi-week courses, Senior Planet Montgomery offers lectures on popular tech topics and a special summer social media workshop series throughout the County. Visit Senior Planet Montgomery’s website to find a lecture or workshop of interest near you.
For more information about Senior Planet Montgomery, to sign-up for the newsletter, or to view summer offerings, visit seniorplanet.org/montgomery, or contact the team at: 240-753-0676 or via email at mocoinfo@seniorplanet.org.
For more information about Senior Planet Montgomery, to sign-up for the newsletter, or to view summer offerings, visit seniorplanet.org/montgomery, or contact the team at: 240-753-0676 or via email at mocoinfo@seniorplanet.org.
