
Dick Eardley Boise Senior Center
690 Robbins Rd.
Boise ID 83702
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Meet LEARN’s visionary founder, Darra Wray, as she unveils the essence of our TechEd program. Plus, get inspired by firsthand accounts from our enthusiastic students!
Fall 2023 Schedule
Lectures 10:30-11:45am
You may associate YouTube with silly videos of cats, but it’s much more than that. Every day, people around the world watch more than 1 billion hours of video, including classic movies, how-to videos, news clips, and more. This presentation will give an overview of the free content available on YouTube and show you how to navigate the site with ease. You’ll also get tips for viewing and sharing others’ videos and learn about uploading your own.
Text messaging has become one of the primary ways we communicate. But did you know that you can send texts over the internet? Learn about the most popular messaging apps that allow you to send texts for free when connected to WiFi. The lecture will go over the features of three widely-used apps: iMessages, Hangouts, and WhatsApp. You’ll learn about sending texts and pictures, making voice and video calls, and how these apps keep your messages secure.
The internet can open a new world for saving money and managing your finances. This lecture introduces online banking and goes over how to keep your financial information safe. You’ll also learn about online shopping and explore some digital resources for saving money on entertainment, prescription drugs, and everyday items.
Social media sites make it easy to share content and connect with other people online. In this presentation you’ll get a general introduction to social media and learn about some of the more popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Did you know that your smartphone is also a powerful health tool? This lecture introduces common health apps, like the iPhone’s built-in app and the Google Fit app. You’ll learn about using the app’s step counter, as well as integrating information from other popular health and fitness apps. You’ll also learn the benefits of saving your medical ID.
Has your doctor or healthcare provider ever mentioned MyChart? Come learn about this electronic health-record portal that works both in a web browser and app. We’ll go over how MyChart can help you keep all your health information in one place, communicate with your providers, and have a virtual visit. You’ll also learn about the portal’s privacy and security features.
Interested in having a virtual visit with your doctor? Or learning about types of telemedicine out there? This lecture provides an overview of telemedicine options and focuses on exploring virtual medical appointments with your doctor in real-time. You’ll see a virtual-visit walk-through and learn what to expect from an appointment. This lecture offers advice about how best to prepare for a virtual visit, from questions to ask your doctor to your concerns regarding connectivity, privacy, and insurance.
Just in time for the Holidays!! Online shopping lets you buy products on the internet from your computer and have them shipped to your home or anywhere! Online stores often have larger inventories and lower prices, so you can quickly find the best deal. This lecture will provide a general introduction to shopping online using the popular website Amazon.com. You’ll learn how to search for products, make comparisons, and add items to an online shopping cart.
If you’re curious about what smartphones can do and why they’ve grown so popular, come to this lecture. You’ll learn about popular smartphones on the market and some of their pros and cons. We’ll also compare and contrast two of the most popular operating systems: Android and Apple’s iOS.
Sharing the news with others? In the digital age, anyone can publish anything on the internet, even if it’s completely false. This lecture will explain the way technology has made it easier to create and spread misinformation. We’ll discuss tools to evaluate news sources and review helpful fact-checking sites. You’ll learn why it’s important to read and check your sources before sharing!
Workshops 10:30-11:45am
During this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore YouTube, the popular video-sharing site. You’ll learn how to search for videos that you like, use the video controls, subscribe to channels, and more! We will also cover some important account settings.
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to download WhatsApp, a very popular messaging app. You’ll practice sending messages and photos to your contacts. You’ll also learn how to make a voice or a video call. Prerequisite: To participate in this workshop, you must bring your own smartphone.
Tubi is a popular free online streaming service and app that offers thousands of movies and TV shows. During this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to sign up for a Tubi account. You’ll also learn how to search for and save movies and TV shows.
During this hands-on workshop, you will sign up for Facebook and begin building your profile. You’ll also learn how to find friends and will get a brief introduction to Facebook’s privacy settings. If you’re ready to join Facebook, then this workshop is for you!
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll get started using the iPhone’s built-in health app. Learn to add health details to your profile, set up your medical ID, and add emergency contact info. Please bring your iPhone to this workshop.
Did you know that searching a reputable site like MedlinePlus for medical and health-related issues gives better results than using Google? During this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to use medlineplus.gov. You’ll search the site and explore its many sections to read about drugs, watch videos, and access tools.
The internet offers many prescription drug resources, if you know where to look! During this hands-on lecture, you’ll learn to find reliable information about drugs on MedlinePlus. You’ll also use websites for comparing prices at different pharmacies and searching for coupons.
This hands-on workshop will provide a general introduction to shopping on the popular website Amazon.com. You’ll learn how to search for products, compare prices, and evaluate product reviews. You’ll also learn about Amazon’s shipping options, as well as its app for your smartphone and/or tablet.
Interested in learning more about your smartphone camera? Come to this lecture to explore your smartphone’s camera and some features like recording video, adding filters to pictures, and using your camera’s timer! We’ll also go over some basic tips for taking good selfies, selecting backgrounds, and using optimal lighting. This presentation will cover Android and iPhone.
This hands-on workshop reviews important tips for keeping your personal information safe while enjoying the benefits of the internet. Learn how to recognize suspicious emails, tips for safe browsing and best practices for shopping online.
Practice Sessions 10:30-11:45am
TechEd instructor on hand to guide a deep-dive into dynamic, student-led topics every week! No prior class attendance needed. Spaces are limited, so please register in advance by calling us. Join the excitement!
TechEd instructor on hand to guide a deep-dive into dynamic, student-led topics every week! No prior class attendance needed. Spaces are limited, so please register in advance by calling us. Join the excitement!
TechEd instructor on hand to guide a deep-dive into dynamic, student-led topics every week! No prior class attendance needed. Spaces are limited, so please register in advance by calling us. Join the excitement!
TechEd instructor on hand to guide a deep-dive into dynamic, student-led topics every week! No prior class attendance needed. Spaces are limited, so please register in advance by calling us. Join the excitement!
TechEd instructor on hand to guide a deep-dive into dynamic, student-led topics every week! No prior class attendance needed. Spaces are limited, so please register in advance by calling us. Join the excitement!
TechEd instructor on hand to guide a deep-dive into dynamic, student-led topics every week! No prior class attendance needed. Spaces are limited, so please register in advance by calling us. Join the excitement!
TechEd instructor on hand to guide a deep-dive into dynamic, student-led topics every week! No prior class attendance needed. Spaces are limited, so please register in advance by calling us. Join the excitement!
TechEd instructor on hand to guide a deep-dive into dynamic, student-led topics every week! No prior class attendance needed. Spaces are limited, so please register in advance by calling us. Join the excitement!
TechEd instructor on hand to guide a deep-dive into dynamic, student-led topics every week! No prior class attendance needed. Spaces are limited, so please register in advance by calling us. Join the excitement!
TechEd instructor on hand to guide a deep-dive into dynamic, student-led topics every week! No prior class attendance needed. Spaces are limited, so please register in advance by calling us. Join the excitement!