Community Education - current class catalogs Adult classes and activities - Winter 2017 | Page 6

technology One-on-One Computer Training NEW | Netflix and Chromecast and Hulu, Oh My! Work one-on-one with an expert teaching you the skills you need to become more efficient with the applications you use every day! Individualized sessions focus on your specific needs. Each session provides you with targeted lessons designed to make you more productive and help you reach your training goals. Instructors are knowledgeable on a variety of programs. Complete our computer training interest form to schedule your customized training with a computer expert. For more information contact Anoka-Hennepin Community Education at 763-506-5766 or by email at adultlearning@ discovercommunityed.com. Class fees start at $129 for two hours. These are just a few of the new choices for accessing entertainment and there are new updates almost every day! Discover the options for streaming video on your computer or tablet, what devices are available to use with your television and what you need to know before you consider cutting the cable cord. Come with your questions and find out what might work for you. Class fee: $39. Photoshop Bring out the best in your images! Adobe Photoshop provides you with the tools for quick fixes and the detailed enhancement of any digital photograph. Reduce red eye, correct color, work with layers, erase backgrounds, create photo illustrations, paint, draw and more. No image editing experience necessary, this class will take you from novice to accomplished user. Bring a flash drive with your own images, if you would like to work with them. Not meeting March 16. Class fee: $75. w Mar 2 - 23 | 6 - 8 pm | 3 Sessions Th | Anoka MS | AL077-1F47-W1 | Almos/Martell Guide to Social Media for Beginners Every day there are over 500 million tweets, 4.5 billion likes on Facebook, and 95 million photos and videos uploaded to Instagram. Explore the different social networking sites out there and discuss how people are using them, both for personal use as well as for business. We will explore the most popular sites, such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, and see examples of other sites, such as Pinterest, YouTube, Snapchat and more. Class fee: $25 one; $39 two. w Mar 21 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F36-W1 | Favilla w Jan 30 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F77-W1 | Grover Social Media for Business An average person spends a minimum of three hours each day on social media sites. In today’s market, harnessing the power of social media is a must if you want to grow your business. Enhance your business plan by incorporating social media strategy into your marketing plan. Learn the marketing strategies needed to create a successful social strategy, familiarize yourself with how each tool (site) runs, the audiences you can reach, and how your business can use each platform as part of a cost effective marketing plan. Class fee: $29 w Mar 8 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session W | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F31-W1 | Favilla NEW | Smart Home Technology Get ahead of the curve and see what’s possible using technology to increase your home’s safety, accessibility and efficiency. Utilizing integrated technological systems in your home is one of the most significant new trends in digital innovation. Right now is the best time to start reaping the benefits of these capabilities. Discover the advantages of having control at your fingertips if you are serious, or just curious, about the advantages of smart home technology. Class fee: $39. w Feb 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F59-W1 | Grover NEW | The Cloud and You Find out everything you need to know about “the cloud.” We will discuss what “the cloud” is, how we can use it, and whether it is safe and reliable. Learn about this time-saving system and feel comfortable using it. You will need access to your email in class. If you do not have an email account, one will be created for you. Class fee: $35. w Mar 4 | 9:30 - 11:30 am | 1 Session Sa | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F58-W1 | d’Entremont 6 WINTER 2017 | 763-506-5766 | www.discovercommunityed.com