Thread; They Shoot Horses, Don't They?; Out of Africa; Three Days of the Condor; Jeremiah Johnson; Tootsie; Husbands and Wives; and The Player. No class 6/19, 7/3. HUM E25, Virtual, 7 Wed., 6/5-7/31, 9:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. CRN: 50012 New! Documentaries on American Life Fee: $79 Using film to both document and enlighten our understanding of central issues in U.S. historical and contemporary times, join Luchiano Silverstein, Ph.D ., as he focuses on the American buffalo, criminal justice system, book banning, and the role of psychedelics role affecting consciousness. Planned documentaries include: Ken Burns— The American Buffalo (PBS), Ken Burns— The Central Park Five (PBS), Paulo and Walchok— Judy Blume Forever (Amazon Prime), and Gibney and Pollan— How To Change your Mind (Netflix). No Senior Discount. HUM S33, OC/SK, 4 Wed., 7/10-7/31, 1-3 p.m. CRN: 50001 Computers Technology Series Bundle Fee: $120 Believe it or not, your personal computer and smart device individually contain more computing power than the computer NASA used for the Apollo 11 mission! Join Oakton computer expert, Dr. Barbara Vaiana , to learn how to maximize the use of your technology. Save $30 when you sign up for a bundle of all 6 courses! No Senior Discount. No class 7/1. DPR E07, OC/SK, 6 Mon., 6/24-8/5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CRN: 50041 Fee: $25 There are many kinds of personal devices, but how do you know which one best fits your needs? In this class, you will learn to distinguish between devices and how to customize your settings. Maximize your phone’s potential by learning about screen lock; creating passwords and profiles; managing Bluetooth and Wi-Fi; managing sound through your speaker, headphone, microphone and voice settings; and learning ways to organize your device’s storage and notifications. No Senior Discount. DPR E14, OC/SK, 1 Mon., 6/24, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CRN: 50042 There's an App for That Fee: $25 Your Personal Device and Settings It’s amazing how many apps are available to solve life’s problems. In this class, you will learn how to add and delete apps from your devices; get an introduction to subscription, phone and tablet apps; learn the differences between Google Play, iTunes and iPhone apps; learn how to assign passwords and manage subscriptions; and how to recognize suspicious applications and practice safe online habits. No Senior Discount . DPR E21, OC/SK, 1 Mon., 7/8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CRN: 50043 Let's Surf the Internet Fee: $25 Surfing can be safe and fun, instead of reckless and dangerous. In this class, learn the differences between different search
engines and browsers when using your personal devices. Discover safe and effective ways to surf and shop on the internet; learn how to create strong passwords to protect and secure your information; learn how to download and upload files from your personal device. With these skills, you’ll be “surfing” like a pro, in no time! No Senior Discount. DPR E28, OC/SK, 1 Mon., 7/15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CRN: 50044 Movies, Music and More Fee: $25 Who needs a movie theater, TV or radio? You have a personal device! In this class, you will learn the difference between “streaming” and “downloading” movies or music. You will learn how to stream and manage music, movies and programs on your personal devices, with the best video and sound output settings for an optimum viewing experience. Understand the features of headsets and microphones that can improve your entertainment quality. No Senior Discount . DPR E42, OC/SK, 1 Mon., 7/22, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CRN: 50045 Social Media Fee: $25 Social Media is all the craze! It’s fun and useful, and is always changing and evolving. In this class, you will discover the differences between currently popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. Learn how to secure and manage your personal accounts, and how to communicate safely. Discover how to “follow” and invite followers to "follow” you. You will get a sample of how different social media platforms perform across different
personal devices. No Senior Discount . DPR E35, OC/SK, 1 Mon., 7/29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Zoom Basics Fee: $25 The pandemic has made Zoom an ubiquitous form of com- munication for businesses and organizations. In this class, you'll learn about how you can use Zoom on your personal device for video conferencing, online learning and more! Dis- cover the differences between a free or subscription Zoom ac- counts; learn how to set up and manage your video, speakers and sound. Discover how to use Zoom settings to look, sound and hear better when you are “Zooming!” No Senior Discount . DPR E54, OC/SK, 1 Mon., 8/5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CRN: 50047 Current Events International Week in Review Fee: $99 A series of presentations and discussions about international events of the week. Readings will be provided for each session, addressing important historical factors and recent developments. Participants will discuss opportunities and obstacles for certain courses of action, weighing considerations of justice against practical constraints. Join Joseph Harrington, in an analysis and evaluation of weekly international events. PSE B04, 6 Thu., 7/11-8/15, 10-11:30 a.m. In person at Skokie Campus CRN: 50038; Virtual CRN: 50039
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