Gray - New Gloucester Adult Education
Maine Adult Education Program
Gray-New Gloucester Adult Education is now a Northstar Digital Literacy Member.
Northstar provides assessments, instructor-led curricula and self-directed online learning for basic digital literacy skills.Watch for more information coming on free digital literacy classes, assessments, and certificate options.
For more information, email gngadulted@sad15.org or call 207-657-9612
with BoomerTECH
The vast majority of iPhone users rarely access all of the available iPhone features. In this course, learn to use your iPhone to the best possible advantage. Some critical features covered include Apple ID and password; structure of the iPhone (buttons and how they work); best apps to have and how to get them; how to text, phone, FaceTime, and email; how to use the Control Center; mastering Settings; updating operating systems; using key apps; and more. An additional session includes iOS updates and the unique features of the newest iPhones.
with NDEC Instructor
Next session: April 15th, 2025
In this class we will introduce you to the fundamentals of operating your Chromebook, look at how to navigate the platform, best use practices, and how to get more from your Chromebook.
The National Digital Equity Center, a 501c3 non-profit, is a nationally recognized organization with a mission to close the digital divide across the United States. The National Digital Equity Center has been, and will continue to be, a thought leader on digital equity and digital inclusion.The National Digital Equity Center provides Digital Literacy classes that provide opportunities for professional growth, personal enrichment, the development of computer skills, and preparation for professional careers in a supportive environment. Customized training and consulting solutions are offered to businesses and industries, as well as community residents. Online classes are held in a live interactive form using a videoconference platform; in-person classes are at community locations in collaboration with partner organizations. We provide all instruction in a small group interactive learning setting, whether it is online or in-person.
with BoomerTECH
Your iPad is the gateway to the world when you open the Safari app. Safari, Apple’s browser, is superb because it provides a variety of cool features. The iPad app has some differences from the iPhone version. Learn what the icons on the top menu do, explore all of the choices on Safari’s opening page, review efficient search strategies, look at the hidden possibilities within the share feature, learn the advantages of Reader View, and more. After completing the five lessons you will be a confident user of Safari on your iPad.
with BoomerTECH
Over exposed image? No problem—adjust the exposure in editing mode. Wishyour photo could be black and white instead of color? Choose a filter andchange the ambiance of your image. Does the main object of your picture seemlost among extraneous details? Use the cropping feature to focus your viewer’s
eye on the most important part of the image. These examples are just a few ofthe many ways you can turn an average image into something special. Have funediting your pictures with the many options in your Mac’s Photos app.
with BoomerTECH
Everyone has a story to tell. Writing your memoir helps you reflect on the varied experiences that impacted your life and helped shape who you are today. This course looks at a variety of digital tools, available through any digital device, that make the process of memoir writing more fun and a little less daunting. You will explore several unique approaches to research, learn strategies for gathering and storing materials in one easily accessible place, and delve into ways to illustrate your memoir even if you are not an artist. Polishing your work for publication and presenting it in a public format are other video topics. You will leave the course well equipped to begin your writing adventure.
