Virtual technology workshops offered at both MMPL branches in partnership with organizing associations, Connected Canadians, Lanark & Renfrew Local Immigration Partnership and their funders!

NEXT UP:

Wednesday, 12 Feb at 1pm – Preparing to Learn Online – ONLINE workshop
Attend from home or at Almonte branch (not in Pakenham, this one time) where the ZOOM workshop is all set up for you!

Discover how to use your browser as a tool to explore the wealth of information on the internet while learning how to find, bookmark, and share reliable information. More info and how to join zoom (and the link), if you join from home, here: https://liplanarkrenfrew.ca/event/technology-workshops-for-older-adults-connected-canadians/

All ZOOM workshops are 1 hour with up to another hour for questions – JUST DROP IN either branch – no registration necessary.


UPCOMING:

Safe Digital Communications – Fri., 21 Feb at 1pm
Learn how to connect your device to the Internet at home or in a public place safely, all while understanding how to identify whether websites you are accessing are secure. Even learn how to create your own hotspot to access the internet safely when wifi is not available.

Shopping and Banking Online – Wed., 26 Feb at 1pm
Learn useful techniques for protecting your digital information, how to safely navigate the world of online banking, and how virtual shopping responsibly can be a simple and time-saving process.

Getting Help with Technology – Fri., 14 March at 1pm – THIS one workshop is ONLY offered in-person at 70 Clyde St., Almonte (The Anglican Church) – drop-ins welcome. Learn how to troubleshoot your personal device, locate and know your device information, search for the right information, and get help online when you are stuck.

ChatGPT & AI: Navigating the Digital Conversation – Wed., 19 March at 1pm
Learn what ChatGPT is, how you can use it and how to ask it questions, all while keeping your information private and understanding how reliable ChatGPT’s answers are. Plus, see AI tools for translating text, playing games, and getting recipe ideas.

NOTE: If you’d like to attend any or all of the free ZOOM workshops from your home, visit: https://liplanarkrenfrew.ca/event/technology-workshops-for-older-adults-connected-canadians/ : Information on all the workshops, the ZOOM links to each one, and how to join are explained at this page.