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8.14.2020 Free Online Classes for Seniors Aug. 17-21 Will Include How to Use Zoom, Google Maps etc

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Senior Planet Montgomery, a technology training program designed for County learners 60 and older, is offering free online classes that focus on how to thrive at home. Classes, which are offered live via video conference, enhance a wide variety of life skills. Classes Aug. 17-21 will focus on How to Use Zoom, Google Maps and Virtual Activism Against Racism and Police Brutality.

In addition to classes in English, two classes during August 17-21 will be delivered in Spanish. A variety of exercise classes also will be offered.

During the spring quarter, more than 4,700 participants joined 124 virtual programs hosted by Senior Planet Montgomery. This summer, classes will cover Health and Fitness Technologies, the Internet of Things, Creative Writing, Civic Engagement Online and Using Zoom.

The program is supported by the County’s Department of Technology Services’ ultraMontgomery program in partnership with nonprofit OATS (Older Adults Technology Services). The County’s Department of Recreation and Montgomery County Public Libraries also are partners in helping provide the classes at no charge to participants.

Sessions concentrate on user-friendly tools and resources and are designed to enable older adults to learn to utilize technologies to improve their daily lives. Senior Planet Montgomery utilizes curricula created by OATS, which also provides training staff and works with numerous County departments to identify topics of interest for Montgomery residents. OATS sponsors similar Senior Planet programming in six states. The County’s Department of Environmental Protection contributes to the program’s course offerings by producing sessions on how to lower energy costs.

Classes change on a weekly basis. A home internet connection and a device (such as a smartphone, tablet or computer) are all that is required to participate.

Classes to be offered Aug. 17-21 will include:

  • IoT Healthcare: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 11 a.m.- noon. Learn how the medical industry is embracing the Internet of Things (IoT) technology to treat patients remotely and explore cutting-edge devices from smart hearing aids to ingestible sensors.
  • IoT Smart Homes: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Learn how the Internet of Things (IoT) technology is transforming homes everywhere and how to control lights, temperature and household appliances with a smartphone.
  • Hello Montgomery County!: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Join Montgomery Country residents for an hour of socializing.
  • IoT Wearables: Thursday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m.- noon. Learn about the health, wellness and personal safety benefits of wearable technology.
  • How to Use Zoom: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Join this program for orientation and questions and answers on using Zoom videoconferencing software as a participant. Learn the features available to video chat with friends and family and take virtual classes with Senior Planet. Program is designed for beginner Zoom users.
  • Explore Google Maps: Thursday, Aug. 20, 4-5 p.m. Join this lecture for an introduction to the Google Maps platform and a demonstration of how to use it.
  • Virtual Activism Against Racism and Police Brutality: Friday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m.- noon. Lecture will introduce digital tools that support racial justice. From harnessing the power of social media to signing online petitions, learn how to virtually speak out and support the causes that are most important.