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Senior Citizen Technology Classes

Senior Citizens Technology Classes Available at NO CHARGE.
 
Technology skills and smartphone usage have become an important part of daily life for Americans of all ages, including senior citizens.
 
As a way of saying thanks to our senior citizens, Norwin School District is pleased to offer technology classes at NO COST to residents who are 62 and older. Classes are available for Norwin School District residents who live in Irwin Borough, North Irwin Borough, or North Huntingdon Township. Proof of residency is required.
 
The classes have been customized specifically for senior citizens. Classes will be taught by Mr. Jared Schultz and Mrs. Laura Swick, who are Norwin technology support teachers. Norwin High School students will help facilitate in order to lend helping hands when needed. This is an easy and casual way for older adults to learn about their technology. 
 
Please register by submitting the form provided on the following page. Available class seats will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. In the event that a maximum class size is reached, registrants will be placed on a waiting list with the possibility of additional class dates being added. 
 
All classes will be held at Norwin High School, 251 McMahon Dr., North Huntingdon, PA 15642.
For additional information, please contact Jennifer Fiegel, Guidance Secretary, at 724-861-3002.
Spring 2024 CLASS OFFERINGS:
 
IPHONE BASICS
Thursday, February 15, 2024  from 3:30-5:15 pm

This class will teach you useful iPhone features to make life a little easier.
 
Please bring your Apple iPhone to this class.
 
Course topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • iPhone basics including buttons, gestures and typing
  • Finding and installing apps
  • Browsing the internet
  • Setting up accounts and checking email
  • Making video calls
  • Taking photos with the iPhone
  • Configuring settings
 
USING YOUR PHONE AROUND TOWN
Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 3:30-5:15 pm
 
This class will teach you useful iPhone features to make life easier and navigate your way around town or on vacation.  Learn how to navigate the Hometown Ticketing App to purchase tickets and season passes for Norwin athletic events. Also, we will discuss how to take, share, & mark up photo memories.
 
Please bring your Apple iPhone to this class.
 
Course topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Using map features on your phone
  • Finding restaurant reviews
  • Travel reviews
  • Hometown Ticketing App
  • Taking and sharing photos
  • Translating languages
 
DRONES & BOTS
Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 3:30-5:15 pm
 
In this class you will experience the excitement of flying a drone and golfing with a robot.  With assistance from the Girls Who Code Club, participants will fly a drone through an obstacle course and play a round of mini-golf with a Sphero robot.  The only prerequisite is the ability to have fun!  
 
  • What is coding?
  • Basic block coding
  • Navigate a drone
  • Code a Sphero robot
  • Code features - lights and programming