Join our free Tech Talks workshops designed to help you to safely and effectively use your device. This is not a traditional computer class. We believe that dialog and learning together can make all the difference.
Tech Talks workshops are currently on Zoom. Please check the upcoming events or library's calendar to register.
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Learning Area |
Workshop Title |
Learning Objective |
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Smart Device Proficiency |
Know the basic features and settings to get the most from your device |
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iPhone Feature Favorites (Apple) Android Feature Favorites (Android) |
Explore the most useful features and settings of your smartphone |
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All About Photos (Apple) All About Google Photos (Android) |
Make the most of your camera and photos |
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Know your strategy for backing up your mobile data |
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External Drive Backups (Apple) |
Know the options for backing up to external drives |
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Apple Watch Essentials (Apple) |
Highlighting the favorite features of Apple Watch |
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Email Optimized (Apple) |
Know the features of Apple’s Email app |
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Gmail App Features (Apple / Android) |
Explore the best features of Google's email app |
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Calendar Optimized (Apple) |
Organize your schedule using the built-in Calendar App for iPhone/iPad |
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Google Calendar Optimized (Apple / Android) |
Organize your schedule and life with calendar apps |
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iCloud Features (Apple) |
Discover the useful features and settings of iCloud |
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Keyboard Shortcuts (Apple) |
Effectively use the on-device keyboard |
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Learning Area |
Workshop Title |
Learning Objective |
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Artificial Intelligence Literacy |
ChatGPT Prompting Basics (Mac / PC) |
Know how to use an AI chatbot |
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AI Chatbot Privacy Strategies (Mac / PC) |
Know the options for limiting personal and trackable data when using AI chatbots |
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Identifying Deepfakes (Mac / PC) |
Explore strategies and tools for identifying AI generated media |
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AI Prompting for Image Generators (Mac / PC) |
Explore techniques for using text-to-image generators |
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AI Prompting for Document Analysis (Mac / PC) |
Exploring ways to interact with documents |
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AI Prompting for Research (Mac / PC) |
Exploring how to use chatbots for research tasks |
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AI Prompting for Learning (Mac / PC) |
Explore strategies for learning with AI tools |
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AI Prompting for Chatbots (Mac / PC) |
Know the many uses for an AI chatbot |
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AI Prompting for Writing (Mac / PC) |
Explore the ways AI chatbots are transforming writing |
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Apple Intelligence Options (Apple) |
Discover the new AI features on iOS |
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AI Media Deception (Mac / PC) |
Know digital media capabilities and navigation strategies |
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Learning Area |
Workshop Title |
Learning Objective |
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Privacy & Security |
Use settings and apps to reduce your digital footprint |
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Protect yourself from theft, scams, hacking and malware |
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Explore ways to create and store stronger and safer passwords using password managers |
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2-Factor Authentication (Apple / Android) |
Set-up Two-Factor Authentication on your important accounts |
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Google Privacy Tune-up (Apple / Android) |
Know your options for Google data and privacy |
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Control Your Google Account (Apple / Android) |
Know your settings and data privacy options |
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Manage your Google Account (Apple / Android) |
Top 10 list of settings and options |
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Digital Legacy Planning (Apple / Android) |
Know your digital assets are secure after you go |
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Emergency Prepared (Apple / Android) |
Discover useful mobile apps for emergencies |
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Digital Safety Tips (Apple) Digital Safety Tips (Android) |
Apply settings and tips to promote digital safety |
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Learning Area |
Workshop Title |
Learning Objective |
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App & Media Navigation |
Search Engine Strategies (Apple / Android) |
Know the options for improving your web search results |
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News Strategies and Apps (Apple / Android) |
Explore options for news feeds, news apps and follow local happenings |
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Explore the strategies and tools journalists use for identifying misinformation |
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Overdrive eBooks and Audiobooks (Apple / Android) |
Use your SCPL library card to get ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and more on your computer, mobile device, or kindle |
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Library Databases (Apple / Android) |
Discover the many free resources available with your library card |
|
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Exploring Your Library’s App (Apple / Android) |
Know the benefits of using the library’s mobile app |
|
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Unlimited Learning (Apple / Android) |
Discover the apps that teach you just about anything |
|
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Travel and Maps (Apple / Android) |
Discover the most useful mobile apps for travel |
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Google Maps for Travel (Apple / Android) |
Know the capabilities of Google Maps for navigating locally or traveling abroad |
|
|
Play Store and Library Apps (Android) |
Explore the wide world of available apps for your Android device |
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App Store and Library Apps (Apple) |
Explore the wide world of available apps for your Apple device |
|
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Notes App (Apple) |
Keep your notes and lists organized and backed up |
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Chrome App Features (Apple / Android) |
Know the functions of your mobile web browser |
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Reading Recommendation Strategies (Apple / Android) |
Use online tools for discovering good books |
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Learning Area |
Workshop Title |
Learning Objective |
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Digital Wellness |
Mental Health Apps (Apple/Android) |
Find digital tools to support your mental health |
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iPhone Health App (Apple) |
Know how to use your Apple device to improve your health |
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Parental Controls (Apple) |
Know the features that can help manage your family’s devices |
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Digital Wellness Features (Apple) |
Adjust your iPhone settings to support focus and health |
Check out our Upcoming Events! Join us for hands-on Tech Talks workshops, in-person Tech Help, and in-person Tech Meetups. Also, sign up for our monthly Newsletter.
Join our free Tech Talks workshops designed to help you to safely and effectively use your device. This is not a traditional computer class. We believe that dialog and learning together can make all the difference.
Tech Talks workshops are currently on Zoom. Please check the upcoming events or library's calendar to register.
|
Learning Area |
Workshop Title |
Learning Objective |
|
Smart Device Proficiency |
Know the basic features and settings to get the most from your device |
|
|
iPhone Feature Favorites (Apple) Android Feature Favorites (Android) |
Explore the most useful features and settings of your smartphone |
|
|
All About Photos (Apple) All About Google Photos (Android) |
Make the most of your camera and photos |
|
|
Know your strategy for backing up your mobile data |
||
|
External Drive Backups (Apple) |
Know the options for backing up to external drives |
|
|
Apple Watch Essentials (Apple) |
Highlighting the favorite features of Apple Watch |
|
|
Email Optimized (Apple) |
Know the features of Apple’s Email app |
|
|
Gmail App Features (Apple / Android) |
Explore the best features of Google's email app |
|
|
Calendar Optimized (Apple) |
Organize your schedule using the built-in Calendar App for iPhone/iPad |
|
|
Google Calendar Optimized (Apple / Android) |
Organize your schedule and life with calendar apps |
|
|
iCloud Features (Apple) |
Discover the useful features and settings of iCloud |
|
|
Keyboard Shortcuts (Apple) |
Effectively use the on-device keyboard |
|
|
Learning Area |
Workshop Title |
Learning Objective |
|
Artificial Intelligence Literacy |
ChatGPT Prompting Basics (Mac / PC) |
Know how to use an AI chatbot |
|
AI Chatbot Privacy Strategies (Mac / PC) |
Know the options for limiting personal and trackable data when using AI chatbots |
|
|
Identifying Deepfakes (Mac / PC) |
Explore strategies and tools for identifying AI generated media |
|
|
AI Prompting for Image Generators (Mac / PC) |
Explore techniques for using text-to-image generators |
|
|
AI Prompting for Document Analysis (Mac / PC) |
Exploring ways to interact with documents |
|
|
AI Prompting for Research (Mac / PC) |
Exploring how to use chatbots for research tasks |
|
|
AI Prompting for Learning (Mac / PC) |
Explore strategies for learning with AI tools |
|
|
AI Prompting for Chatbots (Mac / PC) |
Know the many uses for an AI chatbot |
|
|
AI Prompting for Writing (Mac / PC) |
Explore the ways AI chatbots are transforming writing |
|
|
Apple Intelligence Options (Apple) |
Discover the new AI features on iOS |
|
|
AI Media Deception (Mac / PC) |
Know digital media capabilities and navigation strategies |
|
|
Learning Area |
Workshop Title |
Learning Objective |
|
Privacy & Security |
Use settings and apps to reduce your digital footprint |
|
|
Protect yourself from theft, scams, hacking and malware |
||
|
Explore ways to create and store stronger and safer passwords using password managers |
||
|
2-Factor Authentication (Apple / Android) |
Set-up Two-Factor Authentication on your important accounts |
|
|
Google Privacy Tune-up (Apple / Android) |
Know your options for Google data and privacy |
|
|
Control Your Google Account (Apple / Android) |
Know your settings and data privacy options |
|
|
Manage your Google Account (Apple / Android) |
Top 10 list of settings and options |
|
|
Digital Legacy Planning (Apple / Android) |
Know your digital assets are secure after you go |
|
|
Emergency Prepared (Apple / Android) |
Discover useful mobile apps for emergencies |
|
|
Digital Safety Tips (Apple) Digital Safety Tips (Android) |
Apply settings and tips to promote digital safety |
|
|
Learning Area |
Workshop Title |
Learning Objective |
|
App & Media Navigation |
Search Engine Strategies (Apple / Android) |
Know the options for improving your web search results |
|
News Strategies and Apps (Apple / Android) |
Explore options for news feeds, news apps and follow local happenings |
|
|
Explore the strategies and tools journalists use for identifying misinformation |
||
|
Overdrive eBooks and Audiobooks (Apple / Android) |
Use your SCPL library card to get ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and more on your computer, mobile device, or kindle |
|
|
Library Databases (Apple / Android) |
Discover the many free resources available with your library card |
|
|
Exploring Your Library’s App (Apple / Android) |
Know the benefits of using the library’s mobile app |
|
|
Unlimited Learning (Apple / Android) |
Discover the apps that teach you just about anything |
|
|
Travel and Maps (Apple / Android) |
Discover the most useful mobile apps for travel |
|
|
Google Maps for Travel (Apple / Android) |
Know the capabilities of Google Maps for navigating locally or traveling abroad |
|
|
Play Store and Library Apps (Android) |
Explore the wide world of available apps for your Android device |
|
|
App Store and Library Apps (Apple) |
Explore the wide world of available apps for your Apple device |
|
|
Notes App (Apple) |
Keep your notes and lists organized and backed up |
|
|
Chrome App Features (Apple / Android) |
Know the functions of your mobile web browser |
|
|
Reading Recommendation Strategies (Apple / Android) |
Use online tools for discovering good books |
|
|
Learning Area |
Workshop Title |
Learning Objective |
|
Digital Wellness |
Mental Health Apps (Apple/Android) |
Find digital tools to support your mental health |
|
iPhone Health App (Apple) |
Know how to use your Apple device to improve your health |
|
|
Parental Controls (Apple) |
Know the features that can help manage your family’s devices |
|
|
Digital Wellness Features (Apple) |
Adjust your iPhone settings to support focus and health |
Check out our Upcoming Events! Join us for hands-on Tech Talks workshops, in-person Tech Help, and in-person Tech Meetups. Also, sign up for our monthly Newsletter.