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Older adults seeking to become confident using the internet to effectively accomplish their goals are invited to attend a 4-week academy. Explore topics including managing privacy and spotting online scams/phishing, while building skills necessary to use the internet and manage emails.
All ages are welcome to attend but the material for Senior Tech Academy has been designed for adults age 50+.
Senior Tech Academy meets weekly for 90 minutes and also includes additional self-paced learning activities to be completed outside of class using Northstar Online Learning. The total weekly time commitment varies based on the students skill-level, but is projected to be 3 hours (90 minutes in class, 90 minutes self-paced activities). Computers will be provided, but you may bring your own if you wish.
If you successfully complete this Senior Tech Academy - you should be prepared to attain a certificate from Northstar Digital Literacy in Internet Basics, Email Basics, and/or Your Digital Footprint.
Made possible by the Friends of the Library Foundation.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors |
EVENT TYPE: | Computer/Technology | Class/Workshop |
TAGS: | Senior Tech Academy | Senior Citizens | Senior | Digital Literacy | Computer/Technology | Computer classes | Computer Basics | Computer / Technology | Class | Caregiver | Aging | Adults | Adult | #tech | #computer skills |
The Beech Grove Public Library has served the City of Beech Grove since 1951 when it opened at a storefront location. Its current building, dating back to 1953, has undergone four renovations and additions, the most recent in 2019. In 2016, the library merged with The Indianapolis Public Library to become the Beech Grove Branch, IndyPL’s 23rd branch location.