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Upcoming Events

Free
Mon, October 9 EDT
3:00PM EDT / 2:00PM CDT / 1:00PM MDT / 12:00PM PDT

Introduction to Learning Apps – Languages & The Arts

Online

This presentation will introduce you to apps that help you learn different languages, explore the arts and art history, and even show you how to play instruments.
Free
Mon, October 9 EDT
6:00PM EDT / 5:00PM CDT / 4:00PM MDT / 3:00PM PDT

Intro to Translation Tools

Online

This lecture will introduce digital translation tools and apps, such as Google Translate.
Free
Wed, October 11 EDT
6:00PM EDT / 5:00PM CDT / 4:00PM MDT / 3:00PM PDT

Food Delivery Apps

Online

Learn about the pros and cons, how to search for new restaurants, and how to leave a tip and rating.
Free
Thu, October 12 EDT
12:00PM EDT / 11:00AM CDT / 10:00AM MDT / 9:00AM PDT

Fitness Apps

Online

Learn how fitness apps can help you track and conquer your goals!
Free
Mon, October 16 EDT
12:30PM EDT / 11:30AM CDT / 10:30AM MDT / 9:30AM PDT

Mobile Health Apps

Online

This lecture introduces common health apps, like the iPhone's built-in app and the Google Fit app.
Free
Mon, October 16 EDT
4:30PM EDT / 3:30PM CDT / 2:30PM MDT / 1:30PM PDT

Smartphones at a Glance

Online

In this lecture you’ll learn about popular smartphones on the market and some of their pros and cons.
Free
Tue, October 17 EDT
3:00PM EDT / 2:00PM CDT / 1:00PM MDT / 12:00PM PDT

Intro to Photo Editing Tools

Online

Can you photoshop that? Come learn the possibilities with photo editing tools!
Free
Fri, October 20 EDT
12:30PM EDT / 11:30AM CDT / 10:30AM MDT / 9:30AM PDT

iPhones

Online

In this lecture you’ll learn about the latest iPhone, its features and what to consider if you’re thinking of buying one.
Free
Mon, October 23 EDT
11:00AM EDT / 10:00AM CDT / 9:00AM MDT / 8:00AM PDT

Intro to Translation Tools

Online

This lecture will introduce digital translation tools and apps, such as Google Translate.
Free
Thu, October 26 EDT
10:30AM EDT / 9:30AM CDT / 8:30AM MDT / 7:30AM PDT

Introduction to Nextdoor

Online

This presentation will introduce you to the most common uses for the Nextdoor app and its main features, along with some best practices for using it safely.
Free
Mon, October 30 EDT
11:00AM EDT / 10:00AM CDT / 9:00AM MDT / 8:00AM PDT

Mobile Health Apps

Online

This lecture introduces common health apps, like the iPhone's built-in app and the Google Fit app.
Free
Tue, October 31 EDT
10:30AM EDT / 9:30AM CDT / 8:30AM MDT / 7:30AM PDT

Smartphones at a Glance

Online

In this lecture you’ll learn about popular smartphones on the market and some of their pros and cons.
Free
Wed, November 1 EDT
3:00PM EDT / 2:00PM CDT / 1:00PM MDT / 12:00PM PDT

P2P Payment Services

Online

In this lecture, you’ll learn about some of today’s most popular P2P payment services, including PayPal, Venmo, and CashApp.
Free
Thu, November 2 EDT
10:30AM EDT / 9:30AM CDT / 8:30AM MDT / 7:30AM PDT

Mindfulness Apps

Online

This lecture introduces mindfulness and its physical and mental benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure.

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