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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
APPLE iOS 17 FOR iPHONE AND iPAD
UD OLLI Online (L219–06)
Tuesday 12:45–2 p.m. 2/6/2024–4/23/2024
Instructor: Sandro Cuccia
Number of class sessions: 11
Course format: Lecture
Prerequisite: Familiarity with basic operation of iPhone/iPad Apple iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 were released in late 2023. There are several notable feature additions and improvements, as compared to iOS 16 covered a year ago. This course provides an overview consisting mostly of live and video demonstrations. While basic familiarity with the operation of an iPhone or iPad is required, having iOS/iPad OS 17 installed on your device is not necessary, allowing you to determine if this update is for you. Class details at LearnFromSandro.com.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: PROMISE AND PERIL
UD OLLI Online (L221–06)
Tuesday 10:45 a.m.–noon 2/6/2024–4/23/2024
Instructor: Nancy McDonald
Number of class sessions: 11
Course format: Lecture, Video Based Artificial intelligence (AI), envisioned more than 70 years ago, is achieving significant successes almost on a weekly basis. These rapid advances are made possible by machine learning, a type of AI that enables computers to learn new capabilities without traditional programming. In addition to chatbots and self-driving cars, this course explores medical advances made possible through AI, as well as concerns for civil liberties and public discourse posed by uncontrolled technology.
BUILD YOUR OWN WEBSITE*
Trinity Faith Education Building, Lewes (L225–01)
Class limit: 22
UD OLLI Online (L225–06)
Class limit: unlimited
Thursday 9–10:15 a.m.
2/8/2024–3/7/2024
Instructor: Linda McSweeney
Number of class sessions: 5
Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on)
Prerequisite: Students need a laptop or desktop computer, a Gmail account, and for hybrid, Zoom installed.
Want to create a website for a club or organization you belong to? For a family reunion or wedding? For travel or just for fun? Students learn to use Google Sites to create a multipage website; choose a template; add pages; create navigation; add a variety of content including text boxes, photos, files and maps; format the site, collaborate with others; and publish and share. This is a hybrid-online course: one section meets on site; one is online only. See page 3 for details.
DESKTOP PUBLISHER*
Arsht Hall, Wilmington (L203–01)
Tuesday 12:45–2 p.m. 2/6/2024–5/7/2024
Instructor: Lewis Martin Jr.
Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 15
Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on)
Learn to put anything anywhere on a page to create newsletters, letterheads, brochures, greeting cards or virtually any publication using Microsoft Publisher 2019 or later. Must have Microsoft Publisher 2019 or Office 365 and Microsoft PowerPoint on laptop or desktop computers. Good mouse skills and word processing ability are recommended.
EXCEL: INTRODUCTION*
Arsht Hall, Wilmington (L206–01)
Wednesday 10:45 a.m.–noon 2/7/2024–5/8/2024
Instructors: Phillip Weinberg, Reg Herzog
Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 12
Course format: Lecture, Active (Hands-on), Video Based
An introductory Microsoft Excel course for people who know how to use the Windows or Mac operating systems and possess Excel software. Students learn the basic concepts involved in spreadsheeting. Each week, students receive the lesson instructions to be used. Each class involves a short video previewing the lesson to be taught followed by a step-by-step, hands-on walk through of the lesson.
iPHONE CAMERA AND PHOTOS APPS: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE
UD OLLI Online (L216–06)
Wednesday 10:45 a.m.–noon 2/7/2024–3/6/2024
Instructor: Barbee Kiker
Number of class sessions: 5 • Class limit: 25
Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on) Tech requirements: Audio and video—with monitor or screen of 12” or more and an iPhone
POWERPOINT FUNDAMENTALS/ADVANCED
Arsht Hall, Wilmington (L241–01)
Thursday 2:30–3:45 p.m. 2/8/2024–5/9/2024
Instructors: Lewis Martin Jr., Anita Sterling
Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 15
Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on) Prerequisite: Operating system navigating skills, basic word processing
Create and present a slide show containing text, pictures, sound and videos. The goal is to deliver ideas and accompanying media to a class, organization, friends or relatives. The class is designed for OLLI instructors and students. The class starts with the basics of PowerPoint (first six weeks) then migrates to more advanced activities.
WINDOWS 10/11 MANAGEMENT*
Arsht Hall, Wilmington (L210–01)
Tuesday 10:45 a.m.–noon 2/5/2024–5/7/2024
Instructor: Saul Reine
Number of class sessions: 13 • Class limit: 20
Course format: Discussion, Lecture, Active (Hands-on), Video Based
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows Operating System
This course should be taken by people who are skilled in the use of the Microsoft Windows operating system but want to learn how Windows 10 and 11 have changed the game plan. We stress security, maintenance, touchscreen navigation and accessing the cloud.
