This academic lab can help prepare you for the HiSET, Accuplacer, 

pre-employment tests, computer skills for students enrolled in academic prep or work place skills and more.

Free to students enrolled in academic classes with Adult Ed.  

This is a Virtual Only class. Upon registration you will be sent a Zoom link to attend class virtually. 

Ancestry.com

Did you know you can get free access to Ancestry in any library in Maine? Take a dive into the library edition of this popular genealogical resource.

Wednesday, December 2, 6-8pm

Course Fee: $15

NEW INFORMATION: This class wil meet virtually using Zoom meetings online. You will be sent the Zoom link prior to class.

From audio books and cartoons to documentaries, commercials, and more, this class will introduce you to the growing field of voice over. Learn what pros look for, how to prepare, and where to find work in your area! This class is a great first step for anyone interested in voice over.

Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:30-9 p.m.

Course Fee: $34

This is a Virtual Only class. Upon registration you will be sent a Zoom link to attend class virtually.

Thinking of buying a tablet? Do you have one, but are unsure what to do with it? Is there a specific app you’re curious to try? Have a hands-on demonstration of Apple and Android tablets. Discover great apps, connect with others, and bring your questions!

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 6-8 p.m.

Course Fee: $15

If you're thinking of starting a blog or just beginning one, this course is for you. Perhaps you'd like to try out podcasting too. You can and it's easy. In this course, you'll learn how to create, manage, and promote your own blog and audio and video podcast using tools that you already have on your computer—no paid software or equipment is needed.  

For more details or to register visit:

https://www.ed2go.com/kae/online-courses/web-2-0-blogs-wikis-and-podcasts?tab=detail

Learn how to create attractive, sophisticated blogs and websites—without any coding! WordPress is the world's most popular website publisher, powering more than 25% of all sites on the Internet. WordPress is an easy-to-use solution that will help you put your site on the Web in far less time than by coding, and at a much lower cost than hiring a professional.

In these lessons, you'll get hands-on experience with this powerful tool as you create your own WordPress.org site and blog. You'll find out how to use WordPress to create pages and posts, add images and videos, change a site's look and feel, and include user-friendly features. You'll discover the ease of using WordPress design themes to express your creativity, and you'll see how much fun it is to be part of the vibrant WordPress online community.

To register or for details visit:

https://www.ed2go.com/kae/online-courses/creating-wordpress-web-sites-introduction?tab=detail

The Internet provides unlimited opportunities if you're a writer, whether you just have a few hours a week to blog or want a full-time publishing career or just plan to promote your books or business on the Web. There is no single way to become successful writing for the Web, so this course shows you the hundreds of different choices you have, and helps you set your own goals. In fact, by the end of the course, you'll have your very own publishing plan, from the steps to take in developing your writer's platform or brand, to the markets that will help you accomplish your goals.

For more details or to register visit: https://www.ed2go.com/kae/online-courses/internet-writing-markets-introduction?tab=detail

Do you manage large sets of numbers, names, dates, or other pieces of information? If so, then you need to create worksheets to manage, store, organize, and even analyze this information. Excel, Microsoft’s powerful spreadsheet software, is the most widely-used program to handle this task. In fact, most workplaces require that new employees have a basic level of understanding of Microsoft Excel. 

If you want to learn the 2019 version of Microsoft Excel, this course will introduce you to the program’s basic functions and uses. Through hands-on lessons, you will learn numerous shortcuts to quickly and efficiently set up worksheets. You will also learn how to use the function wizard to calculate statistics, future values, and more. In addition, you will get tips on sorting and analyzing data, creating three-dimensional workbooks, and automating frequently-repeated tasks with macros and buttons. By the time you're done, you will know how to use this vital Office 2019 tool.

To register or for more details visit:

https://www.ed2go.com/kae/online-courses/intro-excel-microsoft-excel-2019-office-365?tab=detail