Join us for a series of workshops designed specifically for our senior community. Whether you're looking to explore the exciting world of artificial intelligence or get your tech ready for any emergency, we've got you covered.
All classes are held on Wednesdays, 1 pm in the Extension Conference Room, 2nd Floor, County Services Building, 60 E. Court Street, Marion.
If it seems like AI is showing up everywhere, it's not just you! From searching the web to attending a Zoom meeting, AI tools are now available to help with most online tasks. In this lecture, we'll explore many of the digital platforms and websites where generative AI is now available. We'll discuss how the tools try to make tasks easier.
September 17, Intro to Chatting with AI
Curious about using ChatGPT or Gemini but not sure where to start? In this lecture, we’ll explore tips for using generative AI chat programs so you can make them work for you. You’ll learn how to write questions, or prompts, that are specific and effective at getting helpful responses. Whether you plan to use them at work, for personal projects, or just for fun, we’ll show you how this tech can help you with all sorts of tasks. We’ll also cover best practices for privacy and security so you can be a
confident user.
September 24, Tech Tips for Disaster Preparedness
Did you know that technology is an essential part of being prepared for emergencies and natural disasters? In this session, we’ll explain how technology can help you prepare. We’ll discuss and demonstrate useful features of the FEMA and Red Cross apps, including setting alerts. Additionally, we’ll review built-in smartphone features that can come in handy in the event of an emergency and explore how to keep phones and essential devices charged during a prolonged power outage. Finally, we’ll
discuss how you can use social media to get emergency and other important information from local and national authorities.
This Senior Planet from AARP class is being offered through the Senior Planet licensing program. Call 828-652-8104, ask for Molly if you have any questions.
