Breakout Sessions
11:30 - 12:30
11:30 - 12:30
Facebook - Beginners Workshop (Part 2)
Terry King
OLLI Technology Committee Chair
Facebook Part 1 is a prerequisite for this session.
Terry King
OLLI Technology Committee Chair
Facebook Part 1 is a prerequisite for this session.
Password Manager (Part 2)
Zachary Moreno
Computer Consultant
Password Manager Part 1 is a prerequisite for this session.
Jessica Legner
SVSU ITS, Developer Web Technologies
Everybody is talking about Pinterest, the new visual social networking site that has the internet world abuzz. Pinterest is an online digital scrapbook that allows you to organize and save all kinds of information from recipes to neat car photos. Come learn what it is and how to use it. Be a part of the revolution that already has 11 million users in the US, and is growing faster than any other social networking site. This class is for beginners.
Windows 8.1
Jerry Vance
Computer Consultant
Windows 8.1 is Microsoft’s latest operating system. It features touchscreen capabilities that run on both tablets and PCs. In this session, Jerry will demonstrate how to use this new operating system which differs from the traditional desktop view and now includes a new swipeable start screen. Windows 8 apps, tiles, and charms will be discussed.
Viruses
Andrew Hall
Technology Consultant & Entrepreneur, Digital Medics
Do you want to use social media or make purchases online, but are worried that it’s not safe? In this session, we will help you understand and recognize the threats the internet might present, the measures you can take to avoid them, and the tools available to protect you and your computer from viruses and malware.
Andrew Hall
Technology Consultant & Entrepreneur, Digital Medics
Do you want to use social media or make purchases online, but are worried that it’s not safe? In this session, we will help you understand and recognize the threats the internet might present, the measures you can take to avoid them, and the tools available to protect you and your computer from viruses and malware.
Smart Home Technology
Mike Erdody, Home Depot Electrical Manager
Wayne Becker, Home Depot Floor Manager
Today mobile devices can manage our lives more easily by remotely operating appliances including light bulbs, computers, sprinklers, security cameras, water heaters, and much more. “Smart Home” is the term commonly used to define a residence that has systems that are capable of communicating with one another and can be controlled remotely. Remember The Jetsons? In this session, you will see how the evolution of home automation is starting to closely resemble the futuristic home (2062) of George and Jane Jetson.
Mike Erdody, Home Depot Electrical Manager
Wayne Becker, Home Depot Floor Manager
Today mobile devices can manage our lives more easily by remotely operating appliances including light bulbs, computers, sprinklers, security cameras, water heaters, and much more. “Smart Home” is the term commonly used to define a residence that has systems that are capable of communicating with one another and can be controlled remotely. Remember The Jetsons? In this session, you will see how the evolution of home automation is starting to closely resemble the futuristic home (2062) of George and Jane Jetson.