WEBINARS & SEMINARS
Welcome to SeniorNet’s FREE webinars & seminars.
Webinars are online and we use Zoom, the free video chat platform, to host our online presentations.
Seminars are in-person, usually at local libraries.
To participate in our free webinars, you need to download Zoom (free app) on your computing device* as well as register online.
*Zoom using your Windows Desktop & Laptop, Mac Desktop & Laptop, iPad, and Android Tablet. *It is NOT recommended to use your smartphone due to the smaller screen size unless recommended by your teacher.
Help is available: If you need instructions on downloading and using Zoom click here >> HOW TO JOIN A ZOOM CHAT.
Join us for a Free Webinar or Seminar.
Webinar & Seminar Calendar
Click the Calendar above to view our Webinars & Seminars.
To register, scroll down to the event list below and click the button.
Webinars & Seminars run approximately 60-minutes with an included Q&A session.
Registration links will be posted the at the beginning of each semester.
Registration is open until one hour prior to the webinar’s and seminar’s start time.
The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation sent by ezregister.com. Reminder emails are sent by fslseniornet@fsl-li.org five days before the webinar. Additionally, the teacher will also send the Zoom link and handout the day before the webinar.
Some webinars & seminars have maximum enrollment, so register early. If the even is sold out and you would like to receive an email if/when the class is offered again, please call 631-470-6757 or send an email to fslseniornet@fsl-li.org Be sure to include the name of the webinar/seminar you are interested in.
Introduction to the Cloud – Tuesday, May 7 at 11AM – 12 PM
You need to learn about the Cloud if your computer hard drive or cell phone storage are getting full, if you aren’t automatically backing up all those irreplaceable photos of your grandchildren, or if you want to easily share documents and photos with friends and relatives. You can do all these things and more using the Cloud. Join SeniorNet’s free seminar to learn all of the advantages of using the Cloud and focus on two of the most popular Clouds – Apple’s iCloud and Google Cloud. You also will learn how you can get up to 15 gigabytes of storage for no cost with Google Cloud. It is not as bewildering as you may think – SeniorNet can help demystify the Cloud and help you organize your digital life!
iPhone & iPad: What’s New – Tuesday, May 7 at 2 PM
You’re enjoying your iPhone and iPad and then stuff changes. What’s new in iOS 17? Maps can be saved offline, Reminders have automated grocery lists, Messages new Check-In feature, Phone Calls can be sent to voicemail and view the transcription in real time, Safari locks Private Tabs behind Face ID, Apple’s Satellite Services expands to Roadside Assistance, iPad’s Lock Screen Widgets, Stolen Device Protection, and the iPad Health App, and much more. Join SeniorNet’s free webinar to learn about these exciting new features and how they add “functionality, security, and enjoyment” to your amazing device.
Traveling with Your Smartphone – Tuesday, May 21 at 2 PM
Learn about the many options while using your smartphone when traveling outside your carrier’s coverage area. We’ll discuss what phone settings you need to change to avoid roaming charges, and what your options are if you still want the ability to make and receive calls. Join SeniorNet’s free webinar to learn about the many apps available to you while traveling, such as: Google Translate, Google Duo, FaceTime, and off-line GPS (for navigation), etc.
Google: More than a Search Engine – Monday, June 10 at 2 PM
HOSTED WITH HARBORFIELDS LIBRARY
You probably use Google at least a few times weekly to find information online. But do you know that Google offers services and information far beyond its search features? Join SeniorNet’s free webinar for a demonstration of various Google services, including Google Image Search, Google Translate, video, maps, and Google Arts & Culture.
Windows 10: Survey of Settings & Desktop – Monday, June 17 at 2 PM
Learn to demystify your Windows 10 Desktop and Settings. You will learn how to personalize your Desktop, make a background Desktop slideshow, and control your Desktop icons. The Settings Panel is a hub for your computer’s basic settings. Join SeniorNet’s webinar, to see a demonstration of many useful settings including adding a new printer or fixing one that’s hung up, setting default programs, controlling display-off and sleep mode, what programs have access to your personal information, updating Windows and the security for your computer, and easy ways to search for the correct setting.
Smartphone Photography – Wednesday, June 26 at 2 PM
Photography can add so much to our lives, by recording and sharing special events, places, family and friends, and most importantly, our cherished memories. It can also be a wonderful hobby, as it gets us out and about, keeps us busy and creative, and enables us to continue to learn, grow, and enjoy life. Join SeniorNet’s free webinar to see demonstrations of some of the most popular types of photography (Portraiture, Landscape), smartphone ‘best practices’ to improve your photography skills, ‘tips and techniques’ to enhance the quality of your photos, and smartphone photo editing to adjust/enhance your most important photos. We’re certain to pique your interest and enjoyment of this wonderful hobby.