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Aster Aging, Inc.
Upcoming Classes
Intro to AI
In-Person
05/13/2025
Curious about AI? Want to know more about Chat GPT? This lecture will introduce some of the basic ideas around artificial intelligence. We’ll talk about how AI is being used today, its current limitations, and how it will shape the future!
Intro to Chatting with AI
In-Person
05/27/2025
Curious about using ChatGPT or Gemini? Join our lecture to learn tips for using generative AI chat programs effectively. Discover how to write specific prompts for helpful responses, whether for work, personal projects, or fun. We'll also cover best practices for privacy and security, so that you can use this tech confidently.
Is that AI?
In-Person
06/10/2025
Curious about AI? Want to know more about Chat GPT? This lecture will introduce some of the basic
ideas around artificial intelligence. We’ll talk about how AI is being used today, what its current
limitations are, and how it will shape the future!
Aster Aging, Inc.
Upcoming Classes
Intro to Managing Your Privacy
In-Person
04/29/2025
Concerned about privacy? In this introductory lecture, we’ll review how ads target us online, how to limit tracking, where to find browser settings and extensions to better control how our information is shared. We’ll also discuss some of the key features of password managers and why they’re a safe and secure option.
Aster Aging, Inc.
Upcoming Classes
Smartphones at a Glance
In-Person
05/06/2025
Learn how a smartphone can help you access the internet when you need it – during job searching and beyond. If you’re curious about what smartphones can do and why they’ve grown so popular, come to this lecture. You’ll learn about popular smartphones on the market and some of their pros and cons. We’ll also compare and contrast two of the most popular operating systems: Android and Apple’s iOS.
Video Chat
In-Person
05/20/2025
Did you know most interviews and many networking conversations happen online? In this lecture, you’ll find out about some commonly used, no or low-cost video chat apps, learn about their features, and explore video chat tips so you can present your best self when on a video chat.
Exploring and Downloading Apps
In-Person
06/03/2025
During this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to search for and download apps to your smartphone. Whether you have an iPhone or an Android phone, we'll explore both app stores and cover some helpful considerations for choosing apps.
Intro to Translation Tools
In-Person
06/17/2025
With the internet, the whole world is at your fingertips, but what do you do when you need to access sites or information in an unfamiliar language? There are apps for that! This lecture will introduce digital translation tools and apps, such as Google Translate. You'll learn about tools that can automatically translate the websites you visit, apps that can translate live conversations, and more. We’ll also discuss the pros and cons of these tools and the situations in which they may be the most helpful.
Justa Center
Upcoming Classes
Video Chat
Hybrid
04/30/2025
Did you know most interviews and many networking conversations happen online? In this lecture, you’ll find out about some commonly used, no or low-cost video chat apps, learn about their features, and explore video chat tips so you can present your best self when on a video chat.