Saturday, May 2
2:00 PM UTC

Intro to Gaming

Trainer:
Zeke Tijerina

Date and Time

Saturday, May 2
2:00 PM UTC
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Class Description

Ready to level up? In this introduction to gaming we’ll explore some of the basic concepts of video games and gaming. We’ll review the benefits of gaming and take a look at some popular games and consoles, including Nintendo Switch, XBox, and VR headsets. We’ll also demonstrate where to find free games and start playing!

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Trainer:
Zeke Tijerina

Zeke has been with OATS from AARP since 2019. As a technology trainer he is passionate about advocating for older adults and shows them how technology can help improve their lives. When he isn’t helping bridge the digital divide, he can be found riding his bicycle around his hometown of San Antonio, TX looking for tacos.

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