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Shepherds Center of Charlotte - Smartphone Usage
2024-04-08 13:00 - 2024-05-13 13:50 UTC
At the Shepherd’s Center of Charlotte, seniors will embark on a comprehensive six-week journey into the digital realm, harnessing the power of their smartphones to unlock a world of possibilities. Throughout the program, participants will delve into a range of topics designed to enhance their digital literacy and empower them to navigate the modern landscape with confidence.
Week 1: Navigating Websites: Seniors will learn the essentials of navigating websites on their smartphones, mastering the art of browsing, searching, and accessing valuable online resources with ease.
Week 2: Optimizing Phone Storage using Google Drive: Participants will discover the benefits of utilizing Google Drive to optimize their phone’s storage capacity, learning how to seamlessly store, organize, and access files in the cloud.
Week 3: Google Apps: From Google Meets to Google Docs, seniors will delve into the suite of Google apps available on their smartphones, unlocking a wealth of tools for communication, navigation, and productivity.
Week 4: Notetaking with Evernote: In this session, seniors will explore the versatile features of Evernote, a powerful notetaking app, enabling them to capture ideas, create to-do lists, and organize their thoughts effortlessly.
Week 5: Designing Personalized Cards in Canva: Participants will unleash their creativity as they learn to design personalized cards and graphics using Canva, a user-friendly graphic design platform, perfect for crafting customized messages and greetings.
Week 6: Cell Phone Security & Scam Blockers: In the final week, seniors will prioritize their digital safety, exploring essential tips and tools for securing their smartphones against potential threats and scams, including the latest in scam-blocking technology.
Through this comprehensive program, seniors at the Shepherd’s Center of Charlotte will not only enhance their digital skills but also cultivate a newfound sense of confidence and independence in navigating the digital world with their smartphones.

Freedom Worship Center of Charlotte - Email Accounts & Email Etiquette Class
2023-08-14 - 2023-08-16 | 301 N Polk St Suite A, Pineville, NC 28134, 301 N Polk St Suite A, Pineville, NC, 28134, United States
On August 14th and 16th, 2023
Freedom Worship Center of Charlotte had an amazing digital adults and seniors training class. The training began with a comprehensive session of students learning how to connect to the Wi-Fi using their computers and proceeded to teach seniors how to create and manage email accounts. Instructors guided participants through the process of setting up secure and personalized email addresses using popular email services. In addition to creating an email account, the training class focused on teaching seniors the importance of proper email etiquette. Participants learned how to craft professional and courteous emails, use appropriate language and tone, format emails for clarity, and respond to emails in a timely manner. Understanding email etiquette helped seniors communicate effectively and professionally in their personal and professional interactions online. By the end of the training program, seniors showed significant improvement in their digital literacy skills and confidence in using technology. They could connect to the internet, create and manage email accounts, and communicate online with proper etiquette. Participants expressed gratitude for the valuable skills gained and highlighted the importance of ongoing digital education for seniors in today’s connected world.

Derita Presbyterian Church - Coding Class
2023-08-02 - 2023-08-04 | 2230 West Sugar Creek rd Charlotte, NC 28262, 2230 West Sugar Creek rd, Charlotte, NC, 28262, United States
On August 2nd and 4th, 2023, Derita Presbyterian Church had an exciting digital youth summer camp. The instructors were thrilled to blend creativity, problem-solving, and adventure activities for students. The students were able to delve into hands-on activities that sparked their imagination and honed their digital skills. By creating their own secret codes out of construction paper and tape, creating their own marshmallow towers from spaghetti noodles and marshmallows, and playing a fun out-door scavenger hunt game with the resources around them. Overall, the summer camp provided a dynamic and enriching experience that blended digital literacy, STEAM concepts, teamwork, and outdoor fun, leaving students with invaluable skills and unforgettable memories of a summer filled with learning and adventure.

Zion Hill AME Zion Church - Game Design Class
2023-06-26 - 2023-06-29 | 86 Skipwith St SW, Concord, NC 28025, 86 Skipwith St SW, Concord, NC, 28025, United States
On June 26th-29th, 2023, Zion Hill AME Zion Church had an awesome youth STEAM summer camp. Students were taught how to create their own Roblox games, game flyers in Canva, and played a fun outdoor scavenger hunt game activity. This allowed students to tap into their imaginations to design and develop virtual worlds and learn to work in teams to solve clues and complete challenges, promoting teamwork and outdoor exploration. Overall, the camp provided a well-rounded experience that combined digital creativity, outdoor fun, teamwork, and creative expression, which left the students very well pleased.

Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church - Websites & Email Accounts Class
2023-01-16 - 2023-01-18 | Location: 933 Louise Ave St 101, Charlotte, NC 28204, 933 Louise Ave St 101, Charlotte, NC, 28204, United States
On January 16th and 18th, 2023, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church had a successful digital seniors training class. Focusing on empowering older adults in navigating websites and creating professional email accounts. Instructors guided participants through the process of navigating websites, setting up secure and personalized email addresses, and choosing strong passwords. By the end of the training program, seniors expressed increased confidence and proficiency in using digital tools. They could navigate websites with ease, access information independently, and communicate effectively through professional email accounts. Participants also appreciated the social aspect of the classes, connecting with peers and forming a supportive learning community. Overall, the training class was a valuable opportunity for seniors to embrace technology, enhance their digital literacy skills, and stay connected in today’s digital age.
