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Senior Citizen Classes Available at NO CHARGE .
Technology skills and smartphone usage have become an important part of daily life for Americans of all ages , including senior citizens .
As a way of saying thanks to our senior citizens , Norwin School District is pleased to offer a variety of classes at NO COST to residents who are 62 and older . Classes are available for Norwin School District residents who live in Irwin Borough , North Irwin Borough , or North Huntingdon Township . Proof of residency is required .
The classes have been customized specifically for senior citizens .
Technology classes will be taught by Mr . Jared Schultz and Mrs . Laura Swick , who are Norwin technology support teachers . Norwin High School students will help facilitate in order to lend helping hands when needed . This is an easy and casual way for older adults to learn about their technology .
Please register by submitting the form provided on the following page . Available class seats will be provided on a first-come , first-served basis . In the event that a maximum class size is reached , registrants will be placed on a waiting list with the possibility of additional class dates being added .
All classes will be held at Norwin High School , 251 McMahon Dr ., North Huntingdon , PA 15642 . For additional information , please contact Ms . Jennifer Fiegel , Guidance Secretary , at 724-861-3002 .
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HOW TO AVOID TECHNOLOGY SCAMS Thursday , October 13 , 2022 from 3:30-5:30pm
According to the FBI ’ s 2019 Internet Crime report , 68,013 people over the age of 60 were victims of online fraud in that year alone . In this class , you will learn about current scams and how to protect yourself . Course topics include , but are not limited to , the following :
• Identifying signs & indicators of fraudulent activity to prevent becoming a victim
• Recognizing common themes of deception
• Recognizing uncommon requests for payment / money transfers
• Becoming aware of how fraudulent activity can happen on common communication platforms and social media sites
• Learning identity theft prevention measures
The District is partnering with the North Huntingdon Township Police Department to provide this course . A device is not required for this course . iPHONE FOR SENIORS Thursday , October 27 , 2022 from 3:30-5:30pm , Norwin High School
This class will teach you useful iPhone features to make life a little easier . Please bring your iPhone to this class . Course topics include , but are not limited to , the following :
• iPhone basics including buttons , gestures and typing
• Finding and installing apps
• Browsing the internet
• Setting up accounts and checking email
• Making video calls
• Taking photos with the iPhone
• Configuring settings