Community Education - current class catalogs Adult classes and activities - Winter 2017 | Page 6

technology
One-on-One Computer Training

NEW | Netflix and Chromecast and Hulu, Oh My!

Work one-on-one with an expert teaching you the skills you need
to become more efficient with the applications you use every
day! Individualized sessions focus on your specific needs. Each
session provides you with targeted lessons designed to make
you more productive and help you reach your training goals.
Instructors are knowledgeable on a variety of programs.
Complete our computer training interest form to schedule
your customized training with a computer expert. For
more information contact Anoka-Hennepin Community
Education at 763-506-5766 or by email at adultlearning@
discovercommunityed.com. Class fees start at $129 for two hours.

These are just a few of the new choices for accessing
entertainment and there are new updates almost every day!
Discover the options for streaming video on your computer or
tablet, what devices are available to use with your television and
what you need to know before you consider cutting the cable
cord. Come with your questions and find out what might work
for you. Class fee: $39.

Photoshop
Bring out the best in your images! Adobe Photoshop provides
you with the tools for quick fixes and the detailed enhancement
of any digital photograph. Reduce red eye, correct color, work
with layers, erase backgrounds, create photo illustrations, paint,
draw and more. No image editing experience necessary, this
class will take you from novice to accomplished user. Bring a
flash drive with your own images, if you would like to work with
them. Not meeting March 16. Class fee: $75.
w Mar 2 - 23 | 6 - 8 pm | 3 Sessions
Th | Anoka MS | AL077-1F47-W1 | Almos/Martell

Guide to Social Media for Beginners
Every day there are over 500 million tweets, 4.5 billion likes
on Facebook, and 95 million photos and videos uploaded to
Instagram. Explore the different social networking sites out there
and discuss how people are using them, both for personal use as
well as for business. We will explore the most popular sites, such
as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, and see examples of other
sites, such as Pinterest, YouTube, Snapchat and more. Class fee:
$25 one; $39 two.
w Mar 21 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session
T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F36-W1 | Favilla

w Jan 30 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F77-W1 | Grover

Social Media for Business
An average person spends a minimum of three hours each day
on social media sites. In today’s market, harnessing the power
of social media is a must if you want to grow your business.
Enhance your business plan by incorporating social media
strategy into your marketing plan. Learn the marketing strategies
needed to create a successful social strategy, familiarize yourself
with how each tool (site) runs, the audiences you can reach,
and how your business can use each platform as part of a cost
effective marketing plan. Class fee: $29
w Mar 8 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
W | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F31-W1 | Favilla

NEW | Smart Home Technology
Get ahead of the curve and see what’s possible using technology
to increase your home’s safety, accessibility and efficiency.
Utilizing integrated technological systems in your home is one of
the most significant new trends in digital innovation. Right now is
the best time to start reaping the benefits of these capabilities.
Discover the advantages of having control at your fingertips if
you are serious, or just curious, about the advantages of smart
home technology. Class fee: $39.
w Feb 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 Session
M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F59-W1 | Grover

NEW | The Cloud and You
Find out everything you need to know about “the cloud.” We
will discuss what “the cloud” is, how we can use it, and whether
it is safe and reliable. Learn about this time-saving system and
feel comfortable using it. You will need access to your email in
class. If you do not have an email account, one will be created
for you. Class fee: $35.
w Mar 4 | 9:30 - 11:30 am | 1 Session
Sa | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F58-W1 | d’Entremont

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