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Vanessa Olson

Vanessa Olson is a Digital Literacy Instructor and an Administrative Assistant with the NDEC, having started as a volunteer tutor in 2020. Vanessa has a background in tutoring school children and agricultural migrant workers. She has been an administrator for a medical nonprofit educational organization and a radio programmer and announcer.

Born and raised in California, Vanessa graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in art, and has lived in rural Maine since 2012. No matter where she’s lived, she’s been dedicated to working with local organizations to promote justice and equity for all. Her passions extend to the land, as she has worked for farmers and florists, and cultivates her garden influenced by the principles of permaculture. Vanessa also creates art and enjoys exploring the beauty of the backroads and waterfalls of Maine.

She’s excited to help promote and celebrate inclusion, equality and empowerment through the NDEC, using technology to nurture and expand access, connectivity, and creativity for all participants.

Vanessa Olson

Upcoming Classes taught by Vanessa Olson

February Mon 27
This is a series of 2 sessions.
February 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 PM
February 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 PM

Understanding WordPress (Not open to the public)

This course is to help participants with a solid understanding of the basics of WordPress. We will
look at the WordPress platform, the basics of website creation, and talk about domain names and web hosting.
Reserve Your Spot 10 spaces left.
February Mon 27
February 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 PM

Belfast, ME: Using Software & Devices for Better Health

WCAP – Belfast Free Library
106 High Street, Belfast ME

In this class, we will explore apps, software, and devices that help promote and maintain exercise
and diet, monitoring blood sugar, blood pressure, weight medication reminders, using FitBits, Apple Watch, etc., and connecting with Bluetooth.

Requirements for this class:

No devices are required; just bring yourself.

Note: This class takes place on-site in Belfast, ME at WCAP – Belfast Free Library.
Reserve Your Spot 6 spaces left.
March Wed 1
This is a series of 2 sessions.
March 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 PM
March 2 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 PM

Online Interactive: Understanding WordPress

Online Interactive

This course is to help participants with a solid understanding of the basics of WordPress. We will
look at the WordPress platform, the basics of website creation, and talk about domain names and web hosting.

Requirements for this class:

A device connected to high-speed internet access.

Reserve Your Spot 6 spaces left.
March Wed 1
March 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 PM

Thorndike, ME: Identifying Frauds & Scams

RSU #3 Adult and Community Education
577 Mount View Road, Thorndike ME
https://rsu3.maineadulted.org/
207-568-3426

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.

Requirements for this class:

No devices are required; just bring yourself.

Note: This class takes place on-site in Thorndike, ME at RSU #3 Adult and Community Education.
Reserve Your Spot 9 spaces left.
March Thu 2
March 2 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 PM

Lewiston, ME: Learning About Devices

UMA Lewiston Center
51 Westminster St, Suite 162, Lewiston ME
(207)753-6600

Devices connected to the internet have become a part of our everyday life. In this class you will
learn about the wide variety of devices, from the servers that receive, store and transmit our data,
all the way to tablets, smartphones and wearable devices.

 

Requirements for this class:

No devices are required; just bring yourself.

Note: This class takes place on-site in Lewiston, ME at UMA Lewiston Center.
Reserve Your Spot 8 spaces left.
March Thu 2
This is a series of 3 sessions.
March 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 PM
March 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 PM
March 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 PM

Online Interactive: Intermediate MS Word

Online Interactive

This class will cover the use of objects in Word. We will cover inserting shapes, images, tables,
charts, and hyperlinks. We will talk about how to format and style various objects and how to
arrange them. We will also cover topics such as headers and footers, columns, and breaks.

Requirements for this class:

A Windows or Mac computer connected to the internet and MS Word 2016 or later on your device, and completion of Introduction to MS Word
or have equivalent knowledge.

Reserve Your Spot 9 spaces left.
March Fri 3
March 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 PM

Millinocket, ME: Safely Creating Online Accounts

Millinocket Memorial Library
5 Maine Avenue, Millinocket ME
https://millinocketmemoriallibrary.org/
(207) 723-7020

This class walks you through the process of creating an online account. We also discuss how to
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:

No devices are required; just bring yourself.

Note: This class takes place on-site in Millinocket, ME at Millinocket Memorial Library.
Reserve Your Spot 8 spaces left.
March Mon 6
March 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 AM

Belfast, ME: Identifying Frauds & Scams

WCAP – Belfast Free Library
106 High Street, Belfast ME

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.

Requirements for this class:

No devices are required; just bring yourself.

Note: This class takes place on-site in Belfast, ME at WCAP – Belfast Free Library.
Reserve Your Spot 5 spaces left.
March Mon 6
March 6 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 PM

Searsport, ME: Using Software & Devices for Better Health

Town of Searsport
1 Union Street, Searsport ME
https://searsport.maine.gov/
207-548-6372

In this class, we will explore apps, software, and devices that help promote and maintain exercise
and diet, monitoring blood sugar, blood pressure, weight medication reminders, using FitBits, Apple Watch, etc., and connecting with Bluetooth.

Requirements for this class:

No devices are required; just bring yourself.

Note: This class takes place on-site in Searsport, ME at Town of Searsport.
Sorry, this class is full.
March Wed 8
This is a series of 2 sessions.
March 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 PM
March 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 PM

Sullivan, ME: Internet Safety

RSU 24 Adult Education
1888 US Highway 1, Sullivan ME
https://www.rsu24.org/
207-422-4794

Staying safe online is essential in today’s world. This class teaches you how to keep your information and your computer/devices safe.

Requirements for this class:

No devices are required; just bring yourself.

Note: This class takes place on-site in Sullivan, ME at RSU 24 Adult Education.
Reserve Your Spot 9 spaces left.