Get social media savvy with Senior Planet from AARP. Join us for live lectures on social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more! Questions? Call our dedicated help hotline: 888-713-3495.

This Week's Events

Free
Tue, April 11 EDT
12:00PM ET / 11:00AM CT / 10:00AM MT / 9:00AM PT

Intro to Social Media

Online

Learn about some of the more popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
Free
Wed, April 12 EDT
6:00PM ET / 5:00PM CT / 4:00PM MT / 3:00PM PT

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
Fri, April 14 EDT
11:00AM ET / 10:00AM CT / 9:00AM MT / 8:00AM PT

Facebook

Online

This lecture offers an overview of Facebook’s evolution, its most popular features, and tips for getting in on the action.
Free
Mon, April 17 EDT
3:00PM ET / 2:00PM CT / 1:00PM MT / 12:00PM PT

Instagram Basics

Online

This lecture offers an overview of some of Instagram's more popular features and will give you a taste for what all the fuss is about.
Free
Mon, April 17 EDT
6:00PM ET / 5:00PM CT / 4:00PM MT / 3:00PM PT

Twitter

Online

Come learn about Twitter’s important features, as well as the service’s social importance and how you can access breaking news and important information even without signing up for a Twitter account.
Free
Tue, April 18 EDT
10:30AM ET / 9:30AM CT / 8:30AM MT / 7:30AM PT

YouTube

Online

This presentation will give an overview of the free content available on YouTube and show you how to navigate the site with ease.
Free
Tue, April 18 EDT
4:30PM ET / 3:30PM CT / 2:30PM MT / 1:30PM PT

Introducción a las redes sociales

Online

Si aún no sabe de Facebook, Twitter y LinkedIn, ¡va a querer venir a esta presentación para saber por qué son tan importantes! 
Free
Fri, April 21 EDT
3:00PM ET / 2:00PM CT / 1:00PM MT / 12:00PM PT

Finding Community with SPC

Online

In this demo, learn about Senior Planet's ad-free social media site.
Free
Wed, April 26 EDT
6:00PM ET / 5:00PM CT / 4:00PM MT / 3:00PM PT

Introduction to TikTok

Online

This presentation will introduce you to TikTok, its rise to global popularity, and most common features, including privacy settings.

Articles About Technology

Ask The Techspert: What is RSS feed.
Technology

Ask The Techspert: What Is an RSS feed?

What is RSS? How does it work, and why is it important? Learn all about it with a Senior Planet example.
Technology

Creative Tech: Use Your Laptop!

Feeling an itch to be creative? Here are three creative things you can do from your laptop (or desktop) computer
Technology

Best Budgeting Apps – for Free

Budgeting apps can keep you on track with spending and ease record-keeping for filing your return...and some are free!
En Español

Pregúntele al Techspert: ¿Cómo manejar mi computadora lenta?

¿Tarda su computadora una eternidad en iniciarse? ¿Funciona más lento que la melaza en enero? Nuestro Techspert tiene consejos sobre cómo acelerar su sistema.
Senior Planet Techspert article featured image of a slow computer loading
Technology

Ask The Techspert: How To Deal With My Slow Computer?

Does your computer take forever to start? Is it running slower than molasses in January? Our Techspert has tips on how to speed up your system.
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Technology

Finding Love Online

Despite what you read about online dating services and scams or weird encounters, online dating is a popular option for seniors seeking romance. Do it right with these tips.

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