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Cultivating connections to help seniors and people with disabilities age and thrive at home.

Computer Classes

Thursday Tech Topics (Virtual)

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Join Maia and learn how to use different online applications to make your device-using experiences more personalized and productive. This class is open for CLC staff and participants – no previous experience needed. As requested, Canva will be the class topic once a month, as shown below.
The first 1 ½ hours will be focused on the application and the last ½ hour is open for questions.

Upcoming Class Topics:

  • 8/10: Google Docs
  • 8/17: Canva
  • 8/24: Google Sheets
  • 8/31: Google Slides
  • 9/7: Google Photos, Part 1
  • 9/14: Canva
  • 9/21: NO CLASS TODAY
  • 9/28: Google Photos, Part 2
  • 10/5: More Google Apps: Classroom, Forms and Saved
  • 10/12: Google Sites
  • 10/19: Canva
  • 10/26: Google Keep and Your Favorite Google Apps

Click on this sentence to see all class materials on a Google Sheet: Thursday Tech Topics Class Materials

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 893 3824 7359, then press # twice.

Please Note: The Zoom link for all NTC Classes and Help Desks was updated on 7/1/2023.
Starting Monday July 3, 2023 the old Zoom link will no longer work.
Please use the new link specified below.
Click on this sentence for more information about the new Zoom link.

To join with video, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89338247359 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Friday Tech Help Desk (Virtual)

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Join Liz and Molly for tech-focused tips on a variety of topics – all questions answered.  Relaxed and patient tutoring. Accessibility and Disability-related needs addressed.

 

A few documents to help you get started:

Upcoming Topics by Week:

Aug 11
Instagram for beginners! Send visuals to your friends and unlock great people and organizations to follow. All tech questions answered.
Aug 18
How to Avoid Getting Spammed via Text and Email. Learn to protect yourself from unwanted communications, ads, trolls! All tech questions answered.
Aug 25
SFPL beginners guide to the digital library! All tech questions answered.
9/1
Gmail Inbox – Using Folders
9/8
Gmail Inbox – Using Folders
9/15
Gmail Inbox – Using Contacts
9/22
Beginner’s Guide to the SFPL Digital Library and At-home Support Services
9/29
10/6
10/13
Introduction to Adobe Express – Free, easy program for making holiday e-cards and other graphics.
10/20
Instagram for beginners!Follow great people and organizations.
Send your own visuals and photos to friends.
10/27
How to Stop Spam – Text and Email.
Learn to protect yourself from unwanted communications, ads, trolls!

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 893 3824 7359, then press # twice.

Please Note: The Zoom link for all NTC Classes and Help Desks was updated on 7/1/2023.
Starting Monday July 3, 2023 the old Zoom link will no longer work.
Please use the new link specified below.
Click on this sentence for more information about the new Zoom link.

To join with video, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89338247359 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Tuesday Zoom Help Desk (In-Person & Virtual)

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Join us to learn how to use Zoom — a video-conferencing application that is allowing us to connect in these unprecedented times. Our staff will help you learn how to use Zoom on your computer, tablet, or even your smartphone, and they can teach you all the great features to make you Zoom savvy!

Upcoming topics:

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 893 3824 7359, then press # twice.

Please Note: The Zoom link for all NTC Classes and Help Desks was updated on 7/1/2023.
Starting Monday July 3, 2023 the old Zoom link will no longer work.
Please use the new link specified below.
Click on this sentence for more information about the new Zoom link.

To join with video, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89338247359 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Thursday Tech Topics (Virtual)

by

Join Maia and learn how to use different online applications to make your device-using experiences more personalized and productive. This class is open for CLC staff and participants – no previous experience needed. As requested, Canva will be the class topic once a month, as shown below.
The first 1 ½ hours will be focused on the application and the last ½ hour is open for questions.

Upcoming Class Topics:

  • 7/6: Google Docs, Part 2
  • 7/13: Canva, Introduction
  • 7/20: Class is Canceled
  • 7/27: Google Calendar
  • 8/3: Google Contacts & Forms
  • 8/10: Google Docs
  • 8/17: Canva
  • 8/24: Google Sheets
  • 8/31: Google Slides
  • 9/7: TBD
  • 9/14: Canva
  • 9/21: Class is Canceled
  • 9/28: TBD

Click on this sentence to see all class materials on a Google Sheet: Thursday Tech Topics Class Materials

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 893 3824 7359, then press # twice.

Please Note: The Zoom link for all NTC Classes and Help Desks was updated on 7/1/2023.
Starting Monday July 3, 2023 the old Zoom link will no longer work.
Please use the new link specified below.
Click on this sentence for more information about the new Zoom link.

To join with video, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89338247359 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Thursday Tech Topics (Virtual)

by

Join Maia and learn how to use different online applications to make your device-using experiences more personalized and productive. This class is open for CLC staff and participants – no previous experience needed. As requested, Canva will be the class topic once a month, as shown below.
The first 1 ½ hours will be focused on the application and the last ½ hour is open for questions.

Upcoming Class Topics:

  • 7/6: Class is Canceled
  • 7/13: Canva, Introduction
  • 7/20: Google Workspace (Calendar, Contacts, Docs, Forms, Sheets, and Slides)
  • 7/27: Google Calendar
  • 8/3: Google Contacts & Forms
  • 8/10: Google Docs
  • 8/17: Canva
  • 8/24: Google Sheets
  • 8/31: Google Slides
  • 9/7: Gmail
  • 9/14: Canva
  • 9/21: Class is Canceled
  • 9/28: TBD

Click on this sentence to see all class materials on a Google Sheet: Thursday Tech Topics Class Materials

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 893 3824 7359, then press # twice.

Please Note: The Zoom link for all NTC Classes and Help Desks was updated on 7/1/2023.
Starting Monday July 3, 2023 the old Zoom link will no longer work.
Please use the new link specified below.
Click on this sentence for more information about the new Zoom link.

To join with video, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89338247359 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Friday Tech Help Desk (Virtual)

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Join Liz and Molly for tech-focused tips on a variety of topics with an accessibility-friendly approach. They get you started or help develop you skills accessing digital resources. Patient tutoring and encouragement.
A few documents to help you get started:

Upcoming Topics by Week:

June 23
Using the Internet Archive
Find films, books, and more on the Internet Archive
Starting an account and save your searches

June 30
Books and Film Online: Closing Party!
Share new ideas and review ‘how-tos’

July 7
Smart Devices, desktops, apps, documents, and more! Great tips & resources each week. All tech questions answered.
July 14
Ways to f2f
Zoom, FaceTime, Google meet up & chat. IM. All tech questions answered.
July 21
Using Google maps. Save your favorite places, routes and more. All tech questions answered.
July 28
SFPL beginners guide to the digital library! All tech questions answered.
Aug 4
A new easy software to learn for making txt greetings, collage photos, and email cards! Meet Adobe Express. All tech questions answered.
Aug 11
Instagram for beginners! Send visuals to your friends and unlock great people and organizations to follow. All tech questions answered.
Aug 18
How to Avoid Getting Spammed via Text and Email. Learn to protect yourself from unwanted communications, ads, trolls! All tech questions answered.
Aug 25
SFPL beginners guide to the digital library! All tech questions answered.

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 893 3824 7359, then press # twice.

Please Note: The Zoom link for all NTC Classes and Help Desks was updated on 7/1/2023.
Starting Monday July 3, 2023 the old Zoom link will no longer work.
Please use the new link specified below.
Click on this sentence for more information about the new Zoom link.

To join with video, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89338247359 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Tuesday Zoom Help Desk (In-Person & Virtual)

by

Join us to learn how to use Zoom — a video-conferencing application that is allowing us to connect in these unprecedented times. Our staff will help you learn how to use Zoom on your computer, tablet, or even your smartphone, and they can teach you all the great features to make you Zoom savvy!

Upcoming topics:

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 893 3824 7359, then press # twice.

Please Note: The Zoom link for all NTC Classes and Help Desks was updated on 7/1/2023.
Starting Monday July 3, 2023 the old Zoom link will no longer work.
Please use the new link specified below.
Click on this sentence for more information about the new Zoom link.

To join with video, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89338247359 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Thursday Tech Topics (Virtual)

by

Join Maia and learn how to use different online applications to make your device-using experiences more personalized and productive. This class is open for CLC staff and participants – no previous experience needed. As requested, Canva will be the class topic once a month, as shown below.
The first 1 ½ hours will be focused on the application and the last ½ hour is open for questions.

Upcoming Class Topics:

  • 6/29: Class is Canceled
  • 7/6: Google Docs, Part 2
  • 7/13: Canva, Introduction
  • 7/20: Google Workspace (Calendar, Contacts, Docs, Forms, Sheets, and Slides)
  • 7/27: Google Calendar
  • 8/3: Google Contacts & Forms
  • 8/10: Google Docs
  • 8/17: Canva
  • 8/24: Google Sheets
  • 8/31: Google Slides
  • 9/7: Gmail
  • 9/14: Canva
  • 9/21: Class is Canceled
  • 9/28: TBD

Click on this sentence to see all class materials on a Google Sheet: Thursday Tech Topics Class Materials

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 893 3824 7359, then press # twice.

Please Note: The Zoom link for all NTC Classes and Help Desks was updated on 7/1/2023.
Starting Monday July 3, 2023 the old Zoom link will no longer work.
Please use the new link specified below.
Click on this sentence for more information about the new Zoom link.

To join with video, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89338247359 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Thursday Tech Topics (Virtual)

by

Join Maia and learn how to use different online applications to make your device-using experiences more personalized and productive. This class is open for CLC staff and participants – no previous experience needed. As requested, Canva will be the class topic once a month, as shown below.
The first 1 ½ hours will be focused on the application and the last ½ hour is open for questions.

Upcoming Class Topics:

  • 7/6: Google Docs, Part 2
  • 7/13: Canva, Introduction
  • 7/20: Google Workspace (Calendar, Contacts, Docs, Forms, Sheets, and Slides)
  • 7/27: Google Calendar
  • 8/3: Google Contacts & Forms
  • 8/10: Google Docs
  • 8/17: Canva
  • 8/24: Google Sheets
  • 8/31: Google Slides
  • 9/7: TBD
  • 9/14: Canva
  • 9/21: Class is Canceled
  • 9/28: TBD

Click on this sentence to see all class materials on a Google Sheet: Thursday Tech Topics Class Materials

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 893 3824 7359, then press # twice.

Please Note: The Zoom link for all NTC Classes and Help Desks was updated on 7/1/2023.
Starting Monday July 3, 2023 the old Zoom link will no longer work.
Please use the new link specified below.
Click on this sentence for more information about the new Zoom link.

To join with video, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89338247359 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Thursday Tech Topics (Virtual)

by

Join Maia and learn how to use different online applications to make your device-using experiences more personalized and productive. This class is open for CLC staff and participants – no previous experience needed.

Click on this sentence to see the 2023 list of class agendas on a Google Doc: Thursday Tech Topics Schedule

Click on this sentence to see all class materials on a Google Sheet: Thursday Tech Topics Class Materials

Bring your questions, there will be time at the end of class for Q&A.

HOW TO JOIN THE EVENT:

Registration ahead of time is not needed – only register about 10-15 minutes before the event start time.

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 872 1940 7561, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87219407561 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.