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.

Future students meet with our intake person and learn what can be accomplished at Spruce Mountain Adult and Community Education. 

Is HiSET a good fit or is an adult education diploma a better option?  

What career path is a good fit? 

Math and reading assessments are done to meet the student at their level of learning.  Students get to know the instructors and formulate a schedule that works best for them. 

Orientation is offered by appointment. Call today (897-6406).

This course  shows you how to take beautiful photos of flowers, plants, and wildlife. Four  easy-to-follow videos demonstrate and give examples of each of the topics  which include: Using focus, exposure and HDR features to capture the beauty of  your surroundings; ways to avoid blurry images; tips for composing your  images; and editing options that turn so-so images into stunning images. In  addition to the instructional videos, we have several articles with useful  information to build your repertoire of photographic strategies. This course is  made for you if you want to learn to use your camera or significantly upgrade  your skills and abilities.

This is a  step-by-step guide to taking beautiful photos, appropriate for novice photographers and anyone who wants to significantly upgrade their photography skills. Students will learn to take photos, portraits, slow-motion,  panorama, and more. Also students will learn about camera settings for proper  focus and exposure, High Dynamic Range, and picture composition.

Need help with better understanding technology?

Then come check out our tech guru, Ernie Steward!

Greater Franklin Economic and Community Development, along with Spruce Mountain Adult Education, offers free in-person computer classes for all residents in Franklin County, Livermore, and Livermore Falls.

Devices will be provided for students who need them.

People are multidimensional. Your Assessment should be too.

The WOWI can help you decide what career is right for you!

If your thinking about a new career or transitioning to a different career, meet with us and take the WOWI career Assessment; you can take it at our center or at home. 

The World of Work Inventory combines career interests, skills/strengths, and your work style into one assessment.

After taking the assessment, meet with a trained advisor to discuss the results. Together you can work on a plan to continue moving towards a career thats right for you. It might include researching careers, training, and education, meeting with professionals in the field, or applying to new jobs.