Senior Planet: Beyond the Basics

Course Description:

This 10-week, PC-based course expands on the concepts and skills taught in Computer Basics and explores the internet as an everyday resource. You’ll improve your research skills; explore more email features; use Google Drive, Photos, and Docs; and go over how to stay safe online. You'll also learn how the internet can be a great source for entertainment, health information, and more! This course is a good opportunity to expand your ability to use computers to improve and enrich your daily life.

Prerequisites:

You must have an email address that you use and be comfortable downloading apps and navigating the internet. To get the most out of this course, you should also be willing to open a Gmail account if you don’t already have one.

Registration:

Registration is required. See staff at the library, call (715) 479-8070, or visit tinyurl.com/SeniorPlanetOML. https://tinyurl.com/seniorplanetoml Sign up today...spaces are limited, and the deadline to sign up is August 31st.

This Senior Planet from AARP class is being offered through the Senior Planet licensing program.

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Senior Planet Program by Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP:

Aging with Attitude.

OATS is a charitable affiliate of AARP which seeks to affect social change by harnessing technology to change the way we age. The Senior Planet https://seniorplanet.org/ program strives to improve seniors' lives by focusing on: health & wellness, social engagement, creative expression, financial security, and civic engagement & advocacy. They are aging optimists who believe that getting old is something to be celebrated - every year you grow older could be the best year of your life.

Accessibility:

Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access Library activities and/or service should contact the Library in person, by phone at 715-479-8070, or by email at [email protected] mailto:[email protected] .