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Technology classes
DIGITAL PRIVACY AND SECURITY 101
Join us on
January 28th at 1:00pm
for our first Technology Class of the year. In this introduction to Digital Privacy and security attendees will:
Understand the basic concepts of digital privacy and security.
Evaluate potential privacy and security risks by conducting threat modeling.
Learn specific tools/strategies you can implement as part of a security plan.
Register for the event here.
Once you register, you will receive an email about how to access the program.
videoconferencing 101
On October 29th, earn basic videoconferencing tips, strategies, and techniques to use in today’s virtual world of meetings and classes in Videoconferencing 101: Meetings & Classes.
In this introductory class attendees will learn about key aspects of videoconferencing including:
Sound/Audio
Lighting/Camera
Tools/Connection
Security
Etiquette
Presentations
Whether through virtual meetings or classes, videoconferencing platforms are wonderful tools that enable us to connect, communicate and learn while continuing to social distance. Though not new, these platforms are being used more than ever and this class is designed to help new users and help more experienced users improve their skills. Questions are welcome.
Did you miss the webinar?
Watch it here
and
download the matching handout.
To watch the videos referred to during the webinar as additional resources for general meeting tips, click:
The Power of You to Truly Make Meetings Work
How to Save the World (Or At Least Yourself) From Bad Meetings
lynda.com 101
Learn with the library on your device anytime!
ORPL digital resources, lynda.com 101: learn at your pace anytime. Lynda, part of LinkedIn Learning, boasts over 15,000 diverse expert-led online courses in a flexible format with new content weekly. Courses are video-based and offer transcripts and closed caption.
In this introduction to Lynda attendees will learn to use the lynda.com platform including:
Creating an account
Navigating: Searching & Resume
Playlists & Bookmarks
Exercise Files
Course Certificates
Great for first-time users, patrons that need a refresher, or experienced users that may have questions about the platform or want to learn about features they may not be using.
Did you miss the Webinar? Watch it here!
This webinar has an attached handout.
Download it here
.
To access Lynda.com, you will need an ORPL library card and PIN. If you don’t already have one, fill out the Digital Access Library card application
here.
Overdrive 101
Enjoy the library on your device wherever you go!
In this introduction to OverDrive, attendees will use the OverDrive and Libby Apps to learn how to do the following:
Download and setup the Apps
Search for eBooks and audiobooks
Borrow books, Navigate books, & Place Holds
Stream Movies
Return Items
Use Wish Lists and Tags
Borrow Kindle Books
Great for first-time users, patrons who need a refresher, or experienced users who may have questions about the App or want to learn about features they may not be using.
Did you miss the webinar? Watch it here!
Download the handout and follow along:
OverDrive
DIGITAL PRIVACY AND SECURITY 101
Join us online for a webinar on Digital Privacy & Security 101, a pilot program for ORPLs Technology Classes. In this introduction to Digital Privacy and Security attendees will:
Understand the basic concepts of digital privacy and security.
Evaluate potential privacy and security risks by conducting threat modeling.
Learn specific tools/strategies you can implement as part of a security plan.
Did you miss the webinar? Watch it here!
Download the handouts and follow along:
Digital Privacy and Security
&
Threat Modeling