Ivan Zizek
Ivan was born and raised in Germany. He has been in the US for more than 20 years now, and discovered his love for technology while working in Aerospace Logistics in Vancouver, BC. Ivan has a BA from Western Oregon University, an MFA and an MPhil from the University of Exeter in the UK, as well as an MAT in Education from the Trinity Washington University.
Ivan is the Instructor & Curriculum Development manager for the National Digital Equity Center as well as a Digital Skills Instructor and a Tutor. He started his career at the NDEC in March of 2021 as a part time tutor and instructor, and is now full time staff.
Ivan has made his home in Maine in 2008, and resides at the mid-coast with the love of his life and his dog. Besides being interested in technology, Ivan is an avid kite-boarder, and a personal trainer. If the time allows he can be found sailing on his catamaran at a nearby lake. He is a classically trained actor, and can at times be found performing at small theatres around the mid-coast.
Upcoming Classes taught by Ivan Zizek
Skowhegan, ME: Android Basics (Not open to the public)
camera, and Chrome, and manage your settings.
Requirements for this class:
An Android tablet or phone with Internet access.
Online Interactive: Android Intermediate
Online Interactive
use common apps more effectively, and become comfortable with a wider range of settings.
Requirements for this class:
An Android tablet or phone with Internet access and completion of Android Basics or have equivalent knowledge.
Southwest Harbor, ME: iPhone Intermediate
Southwest Harbor Public Library
338 Main St, Southwest Harbor ME
https://www.swhplibrary.org/
(207) 244-7065
Requirements for this class:
An iPhone connected to the internet and completion of iPhone Basics or have equivalent knowledge.
Baileyville, ME: Android Basics
Baileyville Town Office
63 Broadway, Baileyville ME
camera, and Chrome, and manage your settings.
Requirements for this class:
An Android tablet or phone with Internet access.
Gardiner, ME: iPhone Basics
Gardiner Public Library
152 Water St, Gardiner ME
of how to log on using multiple methods from passcode to touch id to face recognition technology.
Apple’s iCloud service will be discussed, including how it will help secure your data and allow your
data to be used across multiple Apple devices. The App Store will be covered to find additional
applications that may meet your varied interest and needs.
Requirements for this class:
An iPhone connected to the internet.
Limestone, ME: "Cutting the Cord" - Getting TV & Phone Services Over the Internet
Robert A Frost Memorial Library
42 Main Street, Limestone ME
(207) 325-4706
to watch television shows online, as well as options that would allow you to get rid of your landline.
This class will not only show you the wide variety of options out there, but also teach you some tools to decide if cutting the cord is right for you.
Requirements for this class:
No devices are required; just bring yourself.
Rumford, ME: Android Basics
Hope Association
85 Lincoln Ave, Rumford ME
camera, and Chrome, and manage your settings.
Requirements for this class:
An Android tablet or phone with Internet access.
Baileyville, ME: iPhone Basics
Baileyville Town Office
63 Broadway, Baileyville ME
of how to log on using multiple methods from passcode to touch id to face recognition technology.
Apple’s iCloud service will be discussed, including how it will help secure your data and allow your
data to be used across multiple Apple devices. The App Store will be covered to find additional
applications that may meet your varied interest and needs.
Requirements for this class:
An iPhone connected to the internet.
Online Interactive: Safely Creating Online Accounts
Online Interactive
recover your password should you forget it, what the potential issues are for privacy and safety, and how to best navigate those issues
Requirements for this class:
A device connected to high-speed internet access.
Online Interactive: "Cutting the Cord" - Getting TV & Phone Services Over the Internet
Online Interactive
to watch television shows online, as well as options that would allow you to get rid of your landline.
This class will not only show you the wide variety of options out there, but also teach you some tools to decide if cutting the cord is right for you.
Requirements for this class:
A device connected to high-speed internet access.