Technology Education
for Seniors
The Senior Source is proud to partner with Senior Planet from AARP. The Senior Planet program enables older adults to come together and find ways to learn, work, create, exercise, and thrive in today’s digital age. Through a variety of program offerings, older adults will feel more comfortable accessing technology and will improve their quality of life.
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Courses are offered in English and Spanish
Meet The Trainers
Ignacio Aranda, a Dallas native, serves as a Technology Trainer at The Senior Source’s Elder Financial Safety Center. He has over seven years working at Apple and a BA in Sociology from UNT Dallas and currently is pursuing a Master of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Passionate about digital equity, Ignacio aims to bridge the digital divide and empower older adults with technological literacy for financial safety and to enrich their lives.
Born and raised in the vibrant culture of Puerto Rico, Jean Aponte has a background as a Spanish teacher for children where he integrated technology into his dynamic and innovative lessons. This teaching experience became the cornerstone of his transition to a technology trainer for senior adults, where he joyfully demystifies technology as a Bilingual Technology Trainer at The Senior Source in Dallas. His bilingual background allows him to connect with students from diverse backgrounds and help them confidently embrace technology. Visit theseniorsource.org for a schedule of classes.
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Transmisiones en vivo y televisores inteligentes (en español)
Transmisiones en vivo y televisores inteligentes (en español)
Instructor: Jean Aponte Ubicación: Dallas College – West Dallas Campus, salón 127 Dirección: 3330 N Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX, 75212 Fecha: 2 de mayo de 2024 Hora: 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Descripción del curso: Cada día, más y más personas están “cortando los cables” y cancelando sus suscripciones de cable. En su lugar, más personas están usando […]
Digital Coupon Tools
Digital Coupon Tools
Class: Digital Coupon Tools Instructor: Debbie Burkham Dates: May 2, 2024 Time: 10:00am- 11:15am Location: Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75219 Course Description If you like saving money on groceries and everyday items, then this lecture is for you! We’ll introduce you to the world of digital couponing and a variety of […]
Cómó usar sitios de verificación de hechos(en español)
Cómó usar sitios de verificación de hechos(en español)
Instructor: Jean Aponte Ubicación: Dallas College – West Dallas Campus, salón 127 Dirección: 3330 N Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX, 75212 Fecha: 2 de mayo de 2024 Hora: 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Descripción del curso: Este taller interactivo revisará maneras de identificar desinformación en línea. Usted obtendrá práctica usando sitios de verificación de hechos para evaluar y desacreditar […]
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Introducción a la IA
Introducción a la IA
Instructor: Jean Aponte Ubicación: The Senior Source Dirección: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75219 Fecha: 3 de mayo de 2024 Hora: 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Descripción de la clase: ¿Siente curiosidad por la IA? ¿Quiere aprender más sobre Chat GPT? Esta presentación explicará algunas de las ideas básicas sobre la inteligencia artificial. ¡Hablaremos sobre cómo se […]
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YouTube
YouTube
Class: YouTube Instructor: Ignacio Aranda Date: May 6, 2024 Time: 10:00am-11:30am Location: Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75219 Course Description You may associate YouTube with silly videos of cats, but it’s much more than that. Every day, people around the world watch more than 1 billion hours of video, including classic movies, […]
YouTube (en español)
YouTube (en español)
Instructor: Jean Aponte Ubicación: The Senior Source Dirección: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75219 Fecha: 6 de mayo de 2024 Hora: 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Descripción de la clase: Puede ser que usted asocie Youtube con videos graciosos de gatos, pero es mucho más que eso. Cada día personas alrededor del mundo ven más de 1 […]
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Introducción a TikTok (en español)
Introducción a TikTok (en español)
Instructor: Jean Aponte Ubicación: The Senior Source Dirección: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75219 Fecha: 7 de mayo de 2024 Hora: 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Descripción de la clase: Piensa en los relojes cuando escuche "tic tac". ¡Entonces esta presentación es para usted! TikTok es una plataforma de redes sociales donde más de mil millones de […]
Intro to TikTok
Intro to TikTok
Instructor: Ignacio Aranda Date: May 7, 2024 Time: 1:00pm-2:15pm Location: Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75219 Course Description Think about clocks when you hear “tick tock?” Then this lecture is for you! TikTok is a social media platform where over 1 billion active users share short videos ranging from fun and silly, […]
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Getting Started w/ YouTube
Getting Started w/ YouTube
Instructor: Ignacio Aranda Date: May 8, 2024 Time: 10:00am-11:15am Location: Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75219 Course Description During this hands-on workshop, we'll explore YouTube, the popular video-sharing site. You'll learn how to search for videos that you like, use the video controls, subscribe to channels, and more! We will also cover […]
YouTube (en español)
YouTube (en español)
Clase: YouTube (en español) Instructor: Jean Aponte Ubicación: The Senior Source Dirección: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75219 Fecha: 8 de mayo de 2024 Hora: 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Descripción de la clase: Puede ser que usted asocie Youtube con videos graciosos de gatos, pero es mucho más que eso. Cada día personas alrededor del mundo […]
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Showcasing Your Work Experience in a Digital World
Showcasing Your Work Experience in a Digital World
Join us as our guest speaker, Ruth Larkin, HR Manager at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, helps you navigate today’s job market! Ruth started her career in the field of HR in the early 1990s in Southern California. She has worked in the construction and building industry, hospitality and restaurant operations and is currently the […]
Spotify
Spotify
Class: Spotify Instructor: Jean Aponte Location: The Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75219 Date: May 9, 2024 Time: 2 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Course Description Spotify is a great digital music service for enjoying millions of songs, podcasts, and videos for free! In this lecture, you’ll learn about Spotify’s important features, including how to […]
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Tips for Being News Savvy
Tips for Being News Savvy
Instructor: Debbie Burkham Date: May 10, 2024 Time: 10:00 am to 11:15 am Location: Dallas College- Cedar Valley Campus, Building M, Room 106 Address: 3030 N. Dallas Ave. Dallas, TX 75134 Course Description Sharing the news with others? In the digital age, anyone can publish anything on the internet, even if it’s completely false. This lecture […]
Open Lab for Job Seekers 50+
Open Lab for Job Seekers 50+
Date: May 10, 2024 Time: 10:00 am to 12:30pm Location: The Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Tx 75219 Join us for our first Open Lab session for job seekers 50+ ! If you do not have internet or computer access at home, then this session is for you! Prerequisites: You must be comfortable utilizing technology […]
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Sea creativa con Canva- Fecha de Comienzo
Sea creativa con Canva- Fecha de Comienzo
Instructor: Jean Aponte Fecha de comienzo: lunes, 13 de mayo de 2024 Fecha Final: viernes, 17 de mayo de 2024 Días de clase: lunes, miércoles y viernes Duración de clase: 10:00 AM a 11:15 AM Número de sesiones: 3 sesiones Ubicación: The Senior Source Dirección: 3910 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX, 75219 Descripción de […]
Graphic Design Tools- Start Date
Graphic Design Tools- Start Date
Instructor: Ignacio Aranda Session 1: Monday, May 13, 2024 Session 2: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Session 3: Friday, May 17, 2024 Meeting Times: 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm Total Number of Sessions: 3 sessions Location: The Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas, Texas 75219 Prerequisite: This series is best suited for participants […]
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Online Health Resources at a Glance
Online Health Resources at a Glance
Instructor: Debbie Burkham Location: Dallas Library - Kleberg-Rylie Address: 1301 Edd Rd, Dallas, TX 75253 Date: May 14, 2024 Time: 10:00 am-11:15am Course Description The internet can be an excellent source for learning more about your or a loved one’s health. This presentation will introduce you to the topics and tools offered on two reputable […]
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Virtual Museum Tours
Virtual Museum Tours
Instructor: Jean Aponte Location: The Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75219 Date: May 16, 2024 Time: 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Course Description 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? […]
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Using Fact- Checking Sites
Using Fact- Checking Sites
Instructor: Debbie Burkham Date: May 17, 2024 Time: 10:00 am to 11:15 am Location: Dallas College Richland Campus Room, Building T, Room 247 Address: 3030 N. Dallas Ave. Lancaster, TX 75134 Course Description This interactive workshop will review the ways you can identify misinformation online. You’ll get hands-on practice using fact-checking sites to evaluate and debunk false news. […]
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Computer Essentials- Start Date
Computer Essentials- Start Date
Start Date: Monday, May 20, 2024 End Date: Monday, June 24, 2024 Meeting Dates: Mondays and Thursdays Meeting Times: 10:00 am to 11:30 am Total Number of Sessions: 10 sessions Course Prerequisites A Gmail address. This course is best suited for people who have had some experience using the internet on any device. If you […]
Practicing w/ Google Docs- Start Date
Practicing w/ Google Docs- Start Date
Instructor: Jean Aponte Session 1: May 20, 2024 Session 2: May 22, 2024 Time: 1pm- 2:15pm Location: The Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75219 Prerequisites: You must have a Gmail address to take this series. For help signing up for Gmail, call the Senior Planet Tech Hotline: 888-713-3495. This series is best […]
Job Search Essentials- Start Date
Job Search Essentials- Start Date
Instructor: Jean Aponte Session 1: 5/20/2024 from 6pm-7:15pm Session 2: 5/22/2024 from 6pm-7:15pm Session 3: 5/24/2024 from 6pm-7:15pm (optional) Total Number of Sessions: 3 sessions Location: The Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas, Texas 75219 Join us for Job Search Essentials: Build Powerful Resumes, Write Winning Cover Letters, and Master Indeed Course Description: Session 1: This session will equip you with the […]
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Networking on LinkedIn
Networking on LinkedIn
Instructor: Jean Aponte Date: May 21, 2024 Time: 10am- 11:15am Location: The Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75219 Prerequisites: You must already be signed up for LinkedIn and have a complete profile in order to take this workshop. You can learn how to sign up in the Getting Started with LinkedIn workshop […]
Networking on LinkedIn
Networking on LinkedIn
Instructor: Jean Aponte Date: May 21, 2024 Time: 1pm- 2:15pm Location: The Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75219 Prerequisites: You must already be signed up for LinkedIn and have a complete profile in order to take this workshop. You can learn how to sign up in the Getting Started with LinkedIn workshop […]
Getting Started w/ Microsoft Excel- Start Date
Getting Started w/ Microsoft Excel- Start Date
Total Number of Sessions: 2 sessions Session 1: 5/21/2024 from 3pm-5pm Session 2: 5/23/2024 from 3pm-5pm Location: The Senor Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219 Instructor: Emily Johnson, Senior Learning and Development Specialist from Atlantic Housing Foundation. Emily has an extensive history utilizing Microsoft Excel within her HR role and has successfully educated others on how […]
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Using Google Sheets-Start Date
Using Google Sheets-Start Date
Instructor: Ignacio Aranda Session 1: May 22, 2024 Session 2: May 24, 2024 Time: 10am- 11:15am Location: The Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75219 Prerequisites: You must have a Gmail address to take this series. For help signing up for Gmail, call the Senior Planet Tech Hotline: 888-713-3495. This series is best […]
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Intro to Estate Planning Resources & Tools
Intro to Estate Planning Resources & Tools
Instructor: Debbie Burkham Location: Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75219 Date: May 23, 2024 Time: 3 pm-4:15pm Course Description Estate planning may sound intimidating or something that requires a lot of resources. Creating an estate plan just means making sure that your health, finances, and anything you own is handled according to […]
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Open Lab for Job Seekers 50+
Open Lab for Job Seekers 50+
Date: May 24, 2024 Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00pm Location: The Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Tx 75219 Join us for our first Open Lab session for job seekers 50+ ! If you do not have internet or computer access at home, then this session is for you! Prerequisites: You must be comfortable utilizing technology […]
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Password Managers
Password Managers
Instructor: Ignacio Aranda Date: May 29, 2024 Time: 10am- 11:15am Location: The Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75219 Course Description This course introduces both browser-based and third-party password managers. You will learn how to create strong passwords and the importance of using a unique password for every online account. You will learn […]
Administradores de contraseñas
Administradores de contraseñas
Instructor: Jean Aponte Fecha: 29 de mayo de 2024 Hora: 1:00 PM a 2:15 PM Ubicación: The Senior Source Dirección: 3910 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX, 75219 Descripción de la clase: Este curso presenta administradores de contraseñas tanto basados en navegador como de terceros. Los estudiantes aprenderán cómo crear contraseñas seguras y la importancia de […]
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Phishing & ID Theft
Phishing & ID Theft
Instructor: Jean Aponte Date: May 30, 2024 Time: 10am- 11:15am Location: The Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75219 Course Description This course explains what phishing is and how cybercriminals use social engineering–the art of emotional manipulation–to trick victims into revealing passwords and other sensitive information. The course uses lots of examples to […]
Intro to Email
Intro to Email
Instructor: Ignacio Aranda Date: May 30, 2024 Time: 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm Location: Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75219 Course Description: Want to know more about email? This course will teach you how to create an account, send and receive messages, attach pictures, avoid spam, create and organize folders, use email safely and lots more. […]
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What’s the best Browser for Me?
What’s the best Browser for Me?
Instructor: Ignacio Aranda Date: May 31, 2024 Time: 10:00 am to 11:15 am Location: Senior Source Address: 3910 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75219 Course Description: This course will explore the privacy and security settings in the most popular browsers, talk about using privacy mode, and show students how to erase their surfing history in the Chrome, Edge, […]