Burlington Parent University Digital Literacy Spring 2025
2025-06-26 16:45 - 18:15 UTC
Starting on May 1st, we will be launching a total of 10 classes to the Burlington Parent University! This stems from a project called the TechSpark Ignite project earlier this year. We will be providing classes to parents in our community with a focus on computers. We’ll also be teaching some additional classes to their Parent-Oriented groups alongside their Computer-oriented groups! Find all information below. Classes are held at the Family Room in Burlington Vermont’s Old North End.
Topics:

Know your Rights
Online Resources for New Americans
Dealing with Misinformation
Vote in Class

Dates:

May 1st – Computer – Dealing with Misinformation
May 8th – Computer – Dealing with Misinformation
May 13th – Parent – Know your Rights
May 15th – Computer – Know your Rights
May 20th – Parent – Know your Rights
May 22nd – Computer – Know your Rights
June 5th – Computer – Online Resources for New Americans
June 12th – Computer – Online Resource for New Americans
June 19th – Computer – Vote

CVCOA SeniorPlanet Classes Spring/Summer 2025
2025-07-01 13:00 - 14:30
6/11 – Wednesday, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: How to Choose a New Computer,
6/17 – Tuesday, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Anti Virus and Malware Removal Programs At A Glance,
6/24 – Tuesday, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Streaming and Smart TVs,
7/1 – Tuesday, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Facebook

USCRI Summer '25 Digital Literacy Program
2025-07-09 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-16 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-23 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-30 17:30 - 19:00
This class runs from 5:30pm to 7pm daily at the Burlington Technical Center at 29 Church Street in Burlington, Vermont. It is a digital literacy program focused on some of the Google Suite and internet safety.

6/25 – Intro to Gmail
7/9 – Intro to Google Maps
7/16 – Protect Yourself from Scams
7/23 – Intro to Internet Privacy
7/30 – Intro to Language Exchange Applications

Converse Home Senior Planet Spring/Summer Classes 2025
2025-07-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-31 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-28 10:30 - 12:00 and 2 more dates
5/29 – Thursday, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Smartphones,
6/5 – Thursday, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Messaging Apps,
6/12 – Thursday, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Video Chat,
6/19 – Thursday, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Intro to Managing Your Privacy,
6/26 – Thursday, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Protecting Your Personal Information Online

AARP Vermont Tech Thursdays 2025
2025-07-10 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-24 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-08-07 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-08-21 12:00 - 13:30
Class #
Topic
Date
Time

1
Gmail Made Easy: Transform Your Inbox and Email Skills
1/9/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

2
Unlock Google Drive’s Potential
1/23/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

3
Google Translate: Unlock New Languages
2/6/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

4
Google Maps Basics: Navigate and Explore
2/20/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

5
Tips and Tricks for Password Management
3/6/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

6
Fundamentals of Internet Privacy
3/20/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

7
Protect Yourself from Scams
4/3/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

8
Scams & AI
4/17/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

9
Google Photos
5/1/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

10
Understanding SmartPhones
5/15/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

11
Intro to iPhone
6/12/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

12
Intro to Android
6/26/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

13
Intro to Gmail
7/10/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

14
Basic Google Calendar
7/24/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

15
Intro to Search Engines
8/7/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

16
Intro to Internet and Web Browsing
8/21/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

17
Intro to AI
9/18/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

18
AI Extensions
10/2/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

19
Basic Google Maps
10/16/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

20
Google Photos
11/13/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

21
Facebook 101
12/11/2025
12pm – 1:30pm

Comcast's Digital Navigator Program: Burlington Parent University '25
2025-08-07 16:45 - 18:30, 2025-08-14 16:45 - 18:15, 2025-08-21 16:45 - 18:30, 2025-08-28 16:45 - 18:15
Class #
Class Date
Class Title
Notes

Tech Class BPU 2025 – Maliki LaForce

08/07/25 – 09/11/25
20 Allen Street, Burlington VT – Class Time: 4:45pm – 6:15pm

1
8/7/2025
Computer Basics

2
8/14/2025
Computer Basics & Printing

3
8/28/2025
Intro to Web Browsing

4
9/4/2025
Understanding Smartphones

5
9/11/2025
Smartphones Review

Comcast Digital Navigation: Family Room Staff Training 2025
2025-08-18 08:00 - 17:00
Family Room Staff 2025 – Maliki LaForce

DATE: 9/17/2025 – 12/31/2025
20 Allen Street, Burlington VT – Class Time: 4:45pm – 6:15pm

1
9/17/2025
Scam Prevention

future staff classes coming, running one first to gauge topic interest

2
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3
x
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4
x
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5
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Williston Parks & Rec Fall '25 Digital Literacy Class Series
2025-09-09 12:30 - 13:30
Class runs from 12:30pm – 1:30pm at Williston’s Park & Rec at 94 Harvest Lane, Williston, VT

Sept. 9th: Google Maps
Oct. 7th: Tips for Being News Savvy Online
Nov. 4th: Streaming & Smart TVs
Dec. 2nd: Online Shopping

Family Room Parent Training '25
2025-09-10 09:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-17 09:30 - 11:00
Class #
Class Date
Class Title
Notes

Family Room Parents 2025 – Maliki LaForce

DATE: 9/10/2025 – 12/31/2025
20 Allen Street, Burlington VT – Class Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 am

1
9/10/2025
Scam Prevention

2
9/17/2025
Scam Prevention Recap

3
10/1/2025
Scam Prevention: Examples

4
10/8/2025
Parental Internet Safety

5
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Comcast Digital Navigation: HireAbility '25
2025-09-12 13:00 - 14:30
Class #
Class Date
Class Title
Notes

HireAbility Basic Literacy 2025 – Maliki LaForce

9/12/2025 – 10/17/2025
128 Lakeside Ave, Burlington, VT 05401 – Time of Class: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (1.5 Hours)

1
9/12/2025
LinkedIn

2
9/19/2025
Protection from Scams

3
10/3/2025
Intro to MS Word

4
10/10/2025
Intro to MS Excel

5
10/17/2025
Intro to MS PowerPoint
