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Partnering To Create Disruptive Strategies To Close The Digital Divide In Maine & Beyond
With the appearance of Covid 19, many teachers were suddenly thrown into the realm of remote digital instruction without any preparation. Now that the school year is coming to a close, the summer seems like a good time for educators to get a chance to learn how to put together a cohesive, organized digital class Read More ...
Introduction to Apple Pages for MacOS will cover the basics to get you up and running with Apple’s word processing/desktop publishing application on the Mac. Pages comes preinstalled on all Apple devices and is compatible with Microsoft Word documents so it is a great option for those individuals looking to move away from the Microsoft subscription based applications. Though Apple Pages works on the Mac, iPad and the Read More ...
Learn how to format text, use paragraph dialog boxes, add indents, work with tables and columns and do more with your documents. Requirements for this class: A computer connected to the internet. This is an online class only. An additional requirement for this class is MS Word on your device.
Learn about the different types of internet fraud and scams, the dos and don'ts of protecting yourself online and what to do if you have experienced online fraud or abuse. This class is part of the NDEC Aging Well with Technology Curriculum - Protecting Your Online Presence, designed with those 55+ in mind. Requirements for Read More ...
This course cover the basics of how to use Apple’s popular iPad tablets. This class starts with the basics of how to logon using multiple methods from passcode to touch id to face recognition technology. Apple’s iCloud service will be discussed as to the benefits of this service to help secure your data as well Read More ...
This class is designed to teach current Facebook account holders how to use Facebook more securely, how to understand all of the privacy options, and how to change them so the information you share on Facebook only is available to those you wish to see it. Requirements for this class: A computer connected to Read More ...
Learn about the basics of Microsoft Excel. We will learn about data entry, cell formatting, and the basics of formulas. Requirements for this class: A computer connected to the internet. This is an online only class. An additional requirement for this class is MS Excel on your device.
Google Classroom for Parents & Students is an overview of the Google Classroom platform from the student perspective. Parents are encouraged to sign up for this class in order to be prepared for possible remote learning experience. Learn how to support your child and communicate with their teacher using the Google format. Includes a detailed Read More ...