Louis Carrier
Sharing his love of technology, teaching, and design has powered Louis Carrier’s career. He is passionate about helping Mainers gain access to digital resources and once climbed a water tower on North Haven to show internet service providers they could bring wireless internet to the island from their towers on the mainland – which they did.
While growing up in Auburn, ME Louis first learned to speak French from his Canadian family, who still spoke it at home. After starting out as an architect, he and his wife Silvia changed course and moved to North Haven when Silvia was hired as a teacher. Louis set up the first Mac Lab at the school, and took on the role of Technology Coordinator and math teacher for the school district- positions he held for 27 years.
As a teacher, Louis focuses on helping students understand the practical applications of technology in everyday life. “I believe the best way of learning is by doing,” he says. Last year Lois taught Google Classroom to other teachers and used it with students when he was away for several weeks. This meant that North Haven was able to pivot seamlessly to online education during the COVID-19 pandemic.
After retiring from teaching, Louis heard from the Island Institute that digital literacy instructors were needed at the National Digital Equity Center. He now teaches all of the online classes on Apple/Mac OS products such as Iphones/Ipads and Apple Mac computers. He is also developing new classes for parents & teachers to help them use Google Classroom for the coming school year. Before NDEC moved all classes to an online format due to the pandemic, Louis taught classes in Waldo, Knox, and parts of Sagadahoc County.
In his free time Louis helps Silvia grow “honey berries,” which are similar to blueberries, but elongated and even more flavorful, he says. He loves all things Italian and is learning the language using the free app DuoLingo. This has come in handy for his yearly trips to Italy where he and Silvia own a home.

Upcoming Classes taught by Louis Carrier
Online Interactive: macOS Basics
Online Interactive
popular line of laptops and desktops. This class starts with the basic functions of the MacOS
operating system and how to navigate through folders, files, and menus. Organizing, moving, and
saving files will be covered too.
Requirements for this class:
A MacOS computer connected to the internet.
Online Interactive: Understanding the Internet
Online Interactive
origins is essential. This course introduces the origins of the internet, how it works and what you can do on the internet.
Requirements for this class:
A device connected to high-speed internet access.
Vassalboro, ME: iPad Basics (Not open to the public)
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 iPad connected to the internet.
Online Interactive: macOS Basics
Online Interactive
popular line of laptops and desktops. This class starts with the basic functions of the MacOS
operating system and how to navigate through folders, files, and menus. Organizing, moving, and
saving files will be covered too.
Requirements for this class:
A MacOS computer connected to the internet.
Online Interactive: Introduction to Apple Pages
Online Interactive
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 Web, the Mac will be the primary focus but techniques taught will give insight when
using Pages on the iPad and Web interface.
Requirements for this class:
A Mac computer with high-speed internet access and Pages 09 or above; completion of MacOS Basics class or comfort with using the Mac operating system.
iPad Intermediate (Not open to the public)
Newport, ME: iPad Basics
RSU 19 Adult Education
266 Williams Rd, Newport ME
+12073683290
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 iPad connected to the internet.
Bath, ME: Understanding the Internet
Patten Free Library
33 Summer Street , Bath ME
https://www.patten.lib.me.us/`
(207) 443-5141
origins is essential. This course introduces the origins of the internet, how it works and what you can do on the internet.
Requirements for this class:
No devices are required; just bring yourself.
Online Interactive: macOS Intermediate
Online Interactive
Requirements for this class:
A MacOS computer connected to the internet and completion of MAC OS Basics or equivalent knowledge
Falmouth , ME: macOS Basics
Falmouth Memorial Library
5 Lunt Road, Falmouth ME
https://www.falmouthmemoriallibrary.org/
2077812351
popular line of laptops and desktops. This class starts with the basic functions of the MacOS
operating system and how to navigate through folders, files, and menus. Organizing, moving, and
saving files will be covered too.
Requirements for this class:
A MacOS computer connected to the internet.