AARP hosts fall technology series

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AARP’s mission is to allow people to choose how they live as they age. Since using technology has become part of our daily lives, staying up to date is of great importance for personal safety, connectedness, and convenience.

While using unfamiliar forms of technology can be intimidating, paying bills, making appointments, and connecting with friends and family online can make life easier. It can also expose users to new risks to their personal information.

Virtual workshop sessions will include how to protect your personal information online, using AI, using online payment services, and even how to take a virtual tour of museums from around the world. These workshops will provide you with the skills you need and resources to use technology independently and safely. Below you'll find a full list of classes, their descriptions, and registration links.

Make sure to register early to save your spot in the workshops before they are full!

9/6 Protecting Your Personal Information Online
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
This presentation will cover the ins and outs of how to protect your personal information online. We’ll cover tips for staying safe in cyberspace, like creating strong passwords, managing spam, how to recognize email and text scams, and when it’s OK—or not —to share your personal information online. Registration link: https://events.aarp.org/ProtectingYourInfoOnline

9/13 Intro to Chatting with AI
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Curious about using ChatGPT or Gemini but not sure where to start? In this lecture, we’ll explore tips for using generative AI chat programs so you can make them work for you. You’ll learn how to write questions, or prompts, that are specific and effective at getting helpful responses. Whether you plan to use them at work, for personal projects, or just for fun, we’ll show you how this tech can help you with all sorts of tasks. We’ll also cover best practices for privacy and security so you can be a confident user. Registration link: https://events.aarp.org/IntroChattingWithAI

9/20 Saving Money with Tech
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The internet can open a new world for saving money and managing your finances. This lecture introduces online banking and goes over how to keep your financial information safe. You’ll also learn about online shopping and explore some digital resources for saving money on entertainment, prescription drugs, and everyday items. Registration link: https://events.aarp.org/SavingMoneywithTech

9/27 All About P2P Payments
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Since PayPal debuted over twenty years ago, person-to-person payments have become commonplace. In this lecture, you’ll learn about some of today’s most popular P2P payment services, including PayPal, Venmo, and CashApp. We’ll cover some of the basic functions of these services, how they compare, and tips for using them safely. Registration link: https://events.aarp.org/AllAboutP2PPayments

10/25 Everyday Uses of AI
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Everyone is talking about AI. Come to this class to be a part of the conversation! This lecture will show you the ways AI is already present in everyday tasks and how it is used in everything from voice assistants to customer service and healthcare. We’ll look at common applications of AI across multiple industries and discuss ways you too can take advantage of this influential technology. Registration link: https://events.aarp.org/EverydayUsesofAI

11/1 Virtual Museum Tours
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tour world famous museums from the comfort of your home! Did you know many of the world’s leading museums have been making their collections and exhibits available to view virtually? In this lecture we’ll explore some of these virtual galleries, as well as digital tools that help bring art, architecture, and history to life! Registration link: https://events.aarp.org/VirtualMuseumTours

11/8 Online RX Drug Resources
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
This lecture offers an overview of useful online drug resources. You’ll learn about MedlinePlus, a reputable website that provides information about the uses and side effects of prescription medications, as well as other health topics. You’ll also learn about GoodRX, FamilyWize, and SingleCare, helpful tools for understanding drug costs, comparing pharmacy prices, and finding discounts and coupons. Registration link: https://events.aarp.org/OnlineRXDrugResources

11/15 How to Choose a New Computer
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Looking for a new computer? This informational session addresses some of the most common questions surrounding how to choose a new computer: Where to start? What’s a reliable brand? How much should you budget? What technical specifications? We will also cover operating systems and compare alternatives to the traditional computer, e.g. tablets and Chromebooks. Registration link: https://events.aarp.org/ChoosingNewComputer