This course is designed for those who want to develop an online course using Zoom, a video conferencing platform. This guide consists of step-by-step videos that explain and demonstrate how to use Zoom as well as appropriate instructional tips to build an engaging online course in any subject. You will learn everything you need to know about Zoom—tools, settings, security, instructional strategies, building community, Zoom tips for instructors and students, and much more.

Everyone has a story to tell. Writing your memoir helps you reflect on the varied experiences that impacted your life and helped shape who you are today. This course looks at a  variety of digital tools, available through any digital device, that makes the process of memoir writing more fun and a little less daunting. You will explore several unique approaches to research, learn strategies for gathering and storing materials in one easily accessible place, and delve into ways to illustrate your memoir even if you are not an artist. Polishing your work for publication and presenting it in a public format are other video topics. You will leave the course well equipped to begin your writing adventure. 

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).

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).