DANEnet’s Digital Skills Offerings
Adults can gain basic computer skills and get help with tech questions in our free Digital Skills Classes or Computer Help Clinics held at libraries and community centers.
- Digital Skills Classes – held with small groups (typically 5-12 individuals) where an educator teaches about a specific topic, such as computer basics, email, cyber security, or cellphone basics.
- Computer Help Clinics – one-on-one lessons for individuals to bring their unique tech questions and concerns to discuss with an educator or technician. 20-30 minute sessions are reserved for each client.
Upcoming Classes & Clinics
Zoomers for Boomers: Google Drive: Docs, Sheets, and Forms
Tuesday, March 31
11:ooam-12:00pm via Zoom
Zoomers for Boomers provides free online computer skills training and support to Dane County elders and other adults hoping to improve their basic digital literacy skills so they can use their computers, tablets, or cellphones more safely and effectively. Each hour-long class will start with a 10 minute basic skills lesson then attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions or seek help with their tech issues. See our full session list and register online at bit.ly/z4bRSVP
Zoomers for Boomers: Physical Storage Basics
Tuesday, May 12
11:00am-12:00pm via Zoom
Learn the difference between a hard drive and a thumb drive and find out where your documents, files, and folders actually “live” inside your computer. Each hour-long class will start with a 10-minute basic skills lesson then attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions or seek help with their tech issues. See our full session list and register online at bit.ly/z4bRSVP
Zoomers for Boomers: Cloud Storage Basics
Tuesday, May 19
11:00am-12:00pm via Zoom
Demystify “the cloud” and discover how to save your photos and documents safely online so you can access them from anywhere. Each hour-long class will start with a 10-minute basic skills lesson then attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions or seek help with their tech issues. See our full session list and register online at bit.ly/z4bRSVP
Zoomers for Boomers: Computer Settings Walkthrough
Tuesday, May 26
11:00am-12:00pm via Zoom
Take control of your device by learning how to adjust text size, volume, and brightness to make your computer work perfectly for you. Each hour-long class will start with a 10-minute basic skills lesson then attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions or seek help with their tech issues. See our full session list and register online at bit.ly/z4bRSVP
Zoomers for Boomers: Safety and Security Settings
Tuesday, June 2
11:00am-12:00pm via Zoom
Build a digital fortress around your information by mastering the simple privacy settings already built into your computer. Each hour-long class will start with a 10-minute basic skills lesson then attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions or seek help with their tech issues. See our full session list and register online at bit.ly/z4bRSVP
Zoomers for Boomers: Safety and Security Threats
Tuesday, June 9
11:00am-12:00pm via Zoom
Stay one step ahead of scammers by learning how to spot suspicious emails, fake pop-ups, and common online red flags. Each hour-long class will start with a 10-minute basic skills lesson then attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions or seek help with their tech issues. See our full session list and register online at bit.ly/z4bRSVP
Zoomers for Boomers: Google Email, Google Calendar
Tuesday, June 16
11:00am-12:00pm via Zoom
Declutter your inbox and never miss a birthday or appointment again with this hands-on guide to mastering Gmail and Google Calendar. Each hour-long class will start with a 10-minute basic skills lesson then attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions or seek help with their tech issues. See our full session list and register online at bit.ly/z4bRSVP
Zoomers for Boomers: Google Maps, Google Photos
Tuesday, June 23
11:00am-12:00pm via Zoom
Explore the world from your living room and learn the easiest ways to organize, edit, and share your favorite family memories. Each hour-long class will start with a 10-minute basic skills lesson then attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions or seek help with their tech issues. See our full session list and register online at bit.ly/z4bRSVP
Zoomers for Boomers: Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms
Tuesday, June 30
11:00am-12:00pm via Zoom
Dive deeper into these Google tools and understand how to share information, collaborate on projects, create a survey, and more! Each hour-long class will start with a 10-minute basic skills lesson then attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions or seek help with their tech issues. See our full session list and register online at bit.ly/z4bRSVP
Zoomers for Boomers: Digital Hygiene Best Practices
Tuesday, July 7
11:00am-12:00pm via Zoom
Learn how to keep your computer running fast and clean with simple daily habits and “digital spring cleaning” tips. Each hour-long class will start with a 10-minute basic skills lesson then attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions or seek help with their tech issues. See our full session list and register online at bit.ly/z4bRSVP
Your Support Makes It Possible
If no classes or clinics are listed above, we do not yet have the funds to offer them. Please consider making a donation.
If you are a community center, senior center, or Dane County nonprofit agency interested in funding and/or hosting class/es or Computer Help Clinic/s for your clients (or even staff), we’d love to collaborate. Learn more about our class and clinic options here.