All of the senior centers are closed until the middle of April, probably longer. And over the last few days, we have seen how important technology in a time like this. So, Digital Natives will be offering live online classes to help you learn more about technology.
Live online-classes work like real like in-person classes in the sense that there is a specific location, as well as set date and time that you attend class. Instead of going to a physical place, we go to a digital classroom where I will teach in-real time. These are not self-paced courses that you do on your own time.
Classes will be limited to the first 14 people that sign up. You will need a computer with internet and speakers to attend the class. These are live online classes, so please feel free to share with your friends across the state and country.
If you have questions, please email me at breanna@digitalnativescoach.com.
When researching different options to do these classes, my primary purpose was to mimic the in-person classroom environment as much as possible. I wanted whiteboard and screen share options, and I wanted you to be able to participate. I will be using a program called Newrow to offer live online classes. To sign up for a class, you can go to my website and sign up or if you are not comfortable doing that, you can call me at (503) 567-8402. You will need an email account that you can access to attend class.
When you register, I will send you an email with instructions and classroom expectations. The day before class, I will send you a reminder about the class. Then 30 minutes before class, I will send you an email with the instructions, handouts, and a link. You will click on the link, which will open the classroom.
Since this is new to many of you, I will be hosting practice sessions, so those that register can test things out before the actual class. When you register, you will receive an email with those dates and times.
What classes do you want the week of April 6th? Please click on the following link to answer the survey (1 question).
I plan to offer Beginner Smartphones and Tablets and Intermediate Smartphones and Tablets as a 4-week series once we get closer to summer. If you are interested, I will be sending out more information closer to that time. Stay tuned!
There is only so much TV you can watch and only so many drawers you can clean before you get bored! Check these out:
Virtual Museum Tours
Libby and Kanopy
Libby allows you to check out e-books and audiobooks from your public library in Oregon. Go to the App Store (Apple) or Play Store (Android) and search for Libby. Press install or get. You will need to log in with your current library card. Then you can check out books.
Kanopy gives you access to documentaries and other videos. The instructions are the same as Libby, but instead, look for Kanopy.
Podcasts
Podcasts are prerecorded audio shows. On your iPhone or iPad, you have a purple app that is called Podcasts. On your Android devices, open the Play Music app, tap the three lines on the upper, left side and choose Podcasts from the list. Use the search box to explore.
Exercise
Down Dog is a company that offers several exercise apps like Yoga, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, and 7-minute Workout. Down Dog is offering all of its content for free until April 1st.
Planet Fitness is live-streaming daily home work-ins.
Silver Sneakers has a YouTube channel with some on-demand videos.
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