Computers & Technology   

ChatGPT and other generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools are becoming household names. But what exactly are they, and what are they used for? Did you know these chatbots can create images from word prompts, write letters, explain complex topics, write jokes, and much more? How do you access and use these powerful tools? For many, AI can be intimidating. However, it can also be an extremely useful tool. This workshop is designed to be beginner-friendly and will cover how generative AI works and the basics of ChatGPT and other AI tools. It will also provide practical examples of how you might use AI in your daily life.

There are many valuable, simple tricks and tips that do not require an advanced understanding of iPhones, iPads, or Android phones to use them more effectively.  In this class, we will explore ten easy yet useful tricks that will help you enjoy using your devices while staying safe on the internet.  From better password management to dealing with a “stuck” or slow computer or iPhone, we will discuss different ways to use our personal computers and devices more intelligently. 

Google Drive is used to store, organize, and share files. If you have a Gmail account, you have a Google Drive, and it is a great tool to store files, collaborate with others, and send large files quickly, easily, and for free! Join Rob Kissner in exploring how to use Google Drive and its features.

Google Docs is a simple, powerful, and free document designer that can be used to create resumes, schedules, and even simple websites. In this workshop, we will explore how to produce a document that includes a table of contents, formatted text, and images. You can use this for your memoir, fictional masterpiece, thesis, dissertation, cookbook, and more. You will also learn how to share the documents with the world! This class is appropriate for those new to Google Docs as well as those who want to delve deeper into its features.

Bring your fully charged Apple iPhone or iPad to this class and start getting comfortable using it for many of the marvelous actions it can perform for you. You will be introduced to changing settings, sending email, taking photos and videos, sending photos, and basic troubleshooting. Other topics requested by students will also be covered, time permitting.

You've taken some great photos...what's next? This course teaches beginner and expert photographers how to organize, develop, edit, retouch, and share your photos with Adobe Lightroom Classic. Students will start with the fundamentals and finish with a comprehensive workflow they can use to take their photos from RAW to WOW every time! Topics covered include interface basics, importing photos, cropping, adjusting exposure, recovering highlights, color balance, sharpening, applying effects, retouching portraits, enhancing landscapes and exporting for printing, emailing, and social media. No prior digital photography classes are required.

This workshop is designed for total beginners to Google Sheets as well as those who want to explore its functionality and will focus on how to create a monthly budget using formatting tools and formulas. No experience with spreadsheets is necessary to join this workshop, and by the end of the class, you will be comfortable entering numbers, formatting cells, and creating formulas in Google Sheets. With the skills you learn in this class, you can also create schedules, to-do lists, and more.

Whether you're cutting the cord (discontinuing cable service to save money) or simply adding more variety to your TV viewing, the future of viewing is streaming media. Learn the pros and cons of "cord cutting," the various streaming media services, options for hardware products, and steps for basic installation and setup.

Google Slides is a simple but powerful tool to create clear, informative, and visually appealing presentations. With a little bit of knowledge, anyone can create a clear, informative, and visually appealing presentation. During this workshop, we'll build a presentation from scratch, exploring the templates and tools provided. You will learn to add and format text, images, backgrounds, transitions, and more, and finally use the slideshow function to present your finished product. We'll also discuss how to deliver a great presentation. This workshop is designed for total beginners as well as those who want to explore the program's functionality.