Technology 4 Tomorrow

CVCOA Partnership Series Fall 2024
2024-10-23 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-10-16 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-10-09 14:30 - 16:00 UTC
T4T is proud to announce a 4-class partnership series with Central Vermont Council on Aging! This class series runs together with our TechSpark series, but instead of Digital Security, it focuses on the interests of the CVCOA participants!
Topics Include:

Intro to Computers – 10/9
Understanding Smartphones – 10/16
Intro to AI – 10/23
Intro to Google Drive – 10/30

Fletcher Free - Senior Planet Fall 2024 Series
2024-10-23 12:30 - 14:00
T4T has partnered with Burlington’s Fletcher Free Library to provide free classes in accordance with Senior Planet by OATS! Classes are open to the public, so feel free to come by!
Topics Include:

10/23: Anti-Virus and Malware Removal at a Glance
10/30: MyChart
11/6: Telemedicine
11/13: Online RX Drug Resources
11/20: Protecting Your Personal Information Online

A4TD Advanced Continuation Series 2024
2024-10-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-10 10:00 - 12:00 and 5 more dates
A4TD and T4T have partnered to provide advanced Microsoft Office classes to individuals who had previously gone through the Mature Worker Workforce Program. A total of 24 classes are being provided to these individuals seeking higher Office Digital Literacy.

Class Topic

Cohort 1
Cohort 2

(10 participants)
(10 participants)

Mon & Wednesday
Tuesday and Thursday

Material Review
Week 1
9/30/2024
10/1/2024

Microsoft OneDrive
Week 1
10/2/2024
10/3/2024

Adv. Microsoft Outlook
Week 2
10/7/2024
10/8/2024

Outlook Workshop
Week 2
10/9/2024
10/10/2024

Adv. Microsoft Word
Week 3
10/14/2024
10/15/2024

Word Workshop
Week 3
10/16/2024
10/17/2024

Adv. Microsoft Powerpoint
Week 4
10/21/2024
10/22/2024

Powerpoint Workshop
Week 4
10/23/2024
10/24/2024

Adv. Microsoft Excel
Week 5
10/28/2024
10/29/2024

Excel Workshop
Week 5
10/30/2024
10/31/2024

Career Workshop 1
Week 6
11/4/2024
11/5/2024

Career Workshop 2
Week 6
11/6/2024
11/7/2024

TechSpark 2024 Public Fall Series
2024-10-22 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-18 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-10-15 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-11 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-10-08 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-10-04 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-10-01 13:00 - 16:30
Due to the success of our 2024 Winter Public Series, we are running three additional Public Series at the South Burlington Public Library, available to the public.
Basic Literacy Course Series
Tuesdays 1:00pm – 2:30pm EST 9/17/2024 – 11/19/2024
South Burlington Public Library: Digital Lab (180 Market St, South Burlington, VT, 05403)

These classes focus on basic digital literacy skills, being best suited for those who rarely utilize a computer. Topics include:

Intro to Computers
Understanding the Smartphone
Fundamentals of Internet Privacy
Introduction to Microsoft Edge
Intro to Search Engines
Introduction to Zoom Meetings
Protect Yourself from Scams: Essential Tips and Tricks for Staying Safe Online
Learn Microsoft OneDrive
Learn Microsoft Outlook
Learn Microsoft Word

Advanced Literacy Course Series

Tuesdays 3:00pm – 4:30pm EST 9/17/2024 – 11/19/2024
South Burlington Public Library: Digital Lab (180 Market St, South Burlington, VT, 05403)
These classes focus on advanced digital literacy skills, being best suited for those who utilize the Microsoft Suite but want to learn more of the advanced features. These classes will involve practice periods every other class where we will further discuss the topic from the previous week. Topics include:

Advanced Microsoft Outlook: How to utilize the Calendar and Tasks
Advanced Microsoft Outlook: Advanced Email Settings
Advanced Microsoft Word Features
Microsoft Excel Basics
Microsoft Excel Advanced Features

AI Literacy Course Series

Fridays 1:00pm – 2:30pm EST 9/20/2024 – 11/22/2024
South Burlington Public Library: Community Room (180 Market St, South Burlington, VT, 05403)

These classes focus on teaching what Artificial Intelligence is, how it has affected society, and how you can utilize AI in your daily life ethically. Topics include:

Introducing AI
Getting Started with Bing Chat
AI Chatbots: Your Digital Helpers
Generative AI: Imagery and How it Works
AI Extensions: Making Programs work For You
Exploring AI in Advertisements
Social Media and AI: What you Need to Know
Scams & AI: Deepfakes, Chatbot Challenges, and More
The Future of AI: What Lies Ahead Hands On Workshop
Ethics of AI

Harbor Village & Senior Planet Fall 2024 Series
2024-10-21 15:00 - 16:30
Harbor Village, T4T, and SeniorPlanet have come together to provide SeniorPlanet-ready classes to the residents of HarborVillage!
Topics Include:

10/21: Streaming and Smart TVs
11/4: Facebook
11/18: Telemedicine
12/9: Smartphones at a Glance
12/16: Protecting Your Personal Information Online

CVCOA TechSpark Ignite 2024 Series
2024-10-21 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-10-14 14:30 - 16:00, 2024-10-07 14:30 - 16:00
T4T is proud to announce a 5-class Ignite series provided by Microsoft TechSpark to Central Vermont Council on Aging. These classes focus on digital security and keeping everyone safe on the internet.
Topics Include:

Protection from Scams – 10/7
Scams & AI – 10/14
Internet Privacy – 10/21
Password Management – 10/28
Tips & Strategies for a Safer Shopping Experience – 11/4

Burlington Parent University TechSpark Ignite Series 2024
2024-10-17 16:30 - 18:30, 2024-10-17 08:00 - 17:00
Burlington Parent University and T4T have partnered to provide a 5-class series thanks to Microsoft TechSpark! These classes focus on safety on the internet and provide a general support for parents and recent immigrants in the Old North End of Burlington, Vermont.
Topics include:

Protection from Scams – August 15th, 2024
Protection from Scams – September 5th, 2024
Scams & AI – September 19th, 2024
Internet Privacy – October 3rd, 2024
Internet Privacy – October 17th, 2024
