301.624.2888 FCCILR.org 11 LIR234 Understanding Wireless Technology 4 sessions, 6 hours | 55+ Designed to help you better understand technologies that surround us and impact our lives (such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cell phones). In easy-to-understand terms, learn the fundamental concepts behind wireless communications and review its history. Develop realistic expectations about what these technologies can and cannot do. Technical aspects including individual device pairing information will be kept to a minimum but a certain amount of technical content is inherent to this topic. Note: Course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Guillermo Warley 5-Digit Number: 25473 | Wed, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., 10/25 - 11/15 Location: Conference Center/E136 Tuition: $15 | Fee: $54 | Total: $69 | MD residents age 60+ pay fee only LIR192 Social Networking for Beginners 2 sessions, 3 hours | 55+ Are you curious about social networking? Wondering about that idea your friend found on Instagram? How do you find a job on LinkedIn? What is a tweet? Why are some more popular than others? Learn the basics including how to stay safe on all these sites. Note: Course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Elizabeth Davis-Reinhold 5-Digit Number: 25470 | Thu, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m., 10/26 - 11/2 Location: Conference Center/E137 | Fee: $42 LIR237 Windows to Word 3 sessions, 6 hours | 55+ Learn the basics of Microsoft Windows and Word. We’ll use Windows as the foundation of your computer work. Learn to customize your Desktop; create, save, and format documents; cut, copy, and paste; make bulleted or numbered lists, undo actions, and more. Note: Course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Elizabeth Davis-Reinhold 5-Digit Number: 25472 | Tue, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., 11/14 - 11/28 Location: Conference Center/E137 Tuition: $15 | Fee: $59 | Total: $74 | MD residents age 60+ pay fee only LIR205 Cyber Awareness: Internet Safety 3 sessions, 6 hours | 55+ | In this course students will learn how to identify online threats such as email scams, phone scams, phishing, and malware. Learn how to keep yourself safe while using social media platforms, email, text and the cloud. Students will understand the importance of using strong passwords and how to keep your personal information safe while using a phone, tablet or computer. Note: This Structured Remote Course (SR) is entirely online. Instructor: Kimberly Perna 5-Digit Number: 25469 | Wed, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., 11/15 - 11/29 Location: Online Tuition: $19 | Fee: $49 | Total: $68 | MD residents age 60+ pay fee only MKR105 Discover 3D Printing 4 hours | 16 + This course provides an introduction to 3D printing. 5-Digit Number: 25323 | Sat, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 9/16 Tuition: $39 | Fee: $10 | Total: $49 | MD residents age 60+ pay fee only 3D Printing Explore the fundamentals of 3D printing at the FCC Monroe Center. Our fully-equipped Makerspace facility offers a variety of new technology and specialized tools. This learning environment allows both new and experienced makers to work on real and personally meaningful projects. For all classes: Instructor: Glenn Mossy | Location: Monroe Center/MC135 MKR104 3D Printing and Prototyping 6 hours | 16 + This course provides an introduction to designing objects for 3D printing using Tinkercad. 5-Digit Number: 25322 | Sat, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 9/30 Tuition: $60 | Fee: $19 | Total: $79 | MD residents age 60+ pay fee only MKR117 Designing Smart Textiles: Arduino meets 3D Printing 6 hours | 16 + Wearable, or fashion electronics, are smart electronic devices with microcontrollers that can be incorporated into clothing or worn on the body as implants or accessories. 5-Digit Number: 25324 | Sat, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 10/14 Tuition: $60 | Fee: $19 | Total: $79 | MD residents age 60+ pay fee only Basic computer skills are required to take these courses. For questions regarding these classes, please contact the program at 301.624.2756 or [email protected]
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