Back to School for Grownups

Learn the Basics of Google Docs

Google Docs makes it easy to collaborate with others. Create your first Google Doc, share it with others, and learn to use editing and suggestion mode, and leave comments. This workshop is designed for learners who are new to digital tools.

In this workshop we’ll discuss and practice how to:

• Create a Google Doc
• Share a document with others
• Work on a document at the same time as others
• Leave feedback and make suggestions in a document

Learn the Basics of Google Calendar

Discover how Google Calendar can keep you on time and organized. In this introductory workshop, add events and reminders to your calendar, and share them with others. This workshop is designed for learners who are new to digital tools.

In this workshop we’ll discuss and practice how to:

• Create an event in Google Calendar
• Use notifications and privacy settings
• Set up a repeating event
• Create a shared calendar with other people

Learn the Basics of Google Drive

Get to know how to store and share files in Google Drive. Discover how Google Drive keeps files safe and secure. Practice using your Drive, and get helpful tips about how to keep it organized. This workshop is designed for learners who are new to digital tools.

In this workshop we’ll discuss and practice how to:

• Add files and folders to your Google Drive
• Move files and folders
• Search for files and folders
• Share files and folders with other people

Protect Yourself from Online Scams

Learn to identify and protect yourself and your personal information from online scammers. In this workshop you’ll learn about three real-life online scams and familiarize yourself with some of the techniques scammers commonly use to access sensitive information.

In this session we’ll show you how to:

• Understand what online scams are
• Identify scam warning signs
• Learn best practices for keeping info safe
• Open and take notes in Google Doc