2024 Planned Topics, Presentations and Materials DateTopicClassMaterialsLink toPresentationMay 15, 2024Technology Overview – 10 technology areas where changes are coming quickly and and are intersecting.N/AMay 22, 2024Open Source Software – what is it? You can benefit from free, high-quality application programs.N/AMay 29, 2024Protecting yourself. when making electronic payments.General credit card risks, Apple and Samsung Pay, Online Payment Apps and Virtual Credit Cards N/AJune 5, 2024Spreadsheets part 1 – Basic operations, common formulas and functions.TBDJune 12, 2024Spreadsheets part 2 – Sorting, filtering, subtotals, conditional formatting, pivot tables.TBDJune 19, 2024Free Canva App – Exploring the app functionsand creating basic projects. AI functions. Embedded apps.TBDJune 26, 2024Free web-based Photoshop-like application with advanced function. Photopea. Using masks and layers.TBDJuly 3, 2024No class – holiday–July 10, 2024Artificial Intelligence – how to talk to the chat or generative app to get the results you want. Detailed examples.TBDJuly 17, 2024Backups and data transfer. External storage.N/AJuly 24, 2024Free Canva App – instead of a text or a still frame post, create a short video for social media. Integrate with AI app output.N/AJuly 31, 2024TBD (dependent on class feedback)August 7, 2024TBD (dependent on class feedback) Note that the topics and schedule are subject to change.