Online Courses through Ed2go are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive.  Courses are project-orientated and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on-assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more.  

You can complete any course entirely from your home or office, any time of the day, utilizing our adult education office for academic and technology support.  Courses include expert instructors and 24-hour access for six-week blocks.  There are hundreds of course to choose from including popular favorites: 

Veterinary Assistant                                     Pharmacy Technician 

Web Design Certification                               Grant Writing 

Advanced A+ Certification: Hardware/OS II 

Online Certificate Programs Offered: 

Accounting Fundamentals Certificate 

Grant Writing & Non-Profit Management Certificate 

Leadership Certificate 

Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate

For information visit ed2go at http://www.ed2go.com/sprucemtn/ 

Most of us take hundreds of photos that languish on our  iPhone/iPad or in the cloud. Knowing how to edit images and organize your  photos on your iPhone and iPad is essential. Other areas of study include using  the tabs in the Photos app —“For You" tab (ready-made slide shows), creating,  using, and sharing albums, and the very useful search function. 

If you have ever thought about becoming a resource parent but have questions about how it works or how to become licensed, this is for you! These virtual Q&A sessions are on the 2nd Monday of every month at 12 p.m. or 6 p.m. When you register, you will get an email with the link.

Did you know…your  iPhone tracks your movements? The keyboard has hidden keys? You can write  and draw on your photographs? You can calculate in your search window? Our  iPhones/iPads have many time-saving features that allow you to be creative, efficient, and have fun. These !hidden gems” will show you how to learn advanced features of your iPhone and iPad. 

The vast majority of iPhone users rarely  access all of the available iPhone features. In this course, learn to use your  iPhone to the best possible advantage. Some critical features covered include  Apple ID and password; structure of the iPhone (buttons and how they work);  best apps to have and how to get them; how to text, phone, FaceTime, and  email; how to use the Control Center; mastering Settings; updating operating  systems; using key apps; and more. An additional session will include iOS 15  updates and the unique features of the newest iPhones (iPhone 12 & 13).

 In this course you will learn everything you  need to know to make your Mac computer (laptop or desktop) hum! Areas of  focus include: Mac Operating System, features of the Mac, choosing the best browser, using Spotlight Search, learning how to use the Finder and App Store, understanding the keyboard, and learning the icons that define a Mac computer. 

Using Zoom more than ever? Here is a  great way to learn everything you need to know about the Zoom Video  Conferencing platform. The course videos demonstrate examples of using Zoom  on different devices—smartphones, tablets, and computers. Course content  includes: Muting audio and video; using chat; screen sharing; recording; trouble shooting; scheduling meetings; break-out rooms; and more. This course is  appropriate for Zoom beginners as well as those who have used Zoom and want  to learn more.

Learn to increase your capabilities to communicate, create, and connect by mastering your iPad’s features. This course covers navigating your iPad, its Camera and Photos apps, the options available in Settings, ways to communicate through writing and video, plus how to answer and make phone calls. Plus, you will learn about the apps that came already loaded on your iPad like the Calendar and Siri, your virtual assistant. You must be updated to iOS 15, but don’t worry—if you don’t know how we will show you the steps. Finally, you will also learn about accessibility features that are helpful for folks with finger mobility, sight, or hearing difficulties.