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    Digital Skills Series for All Ages with Emmy Hilliard!

    Emmy Hilliard of Grow Digital Skills, will help you discover the power of all things tech and computer related. The topics are endless and current based on what's trending in this fast moving digital world. You cannot escape using digital media, social media, the internet, apps, and personal electronic devices in this modern world. All you can do is learn about it, learn how to use it, and learn how to optimize or minimize it to best suit your lifestyle. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and be ready to learn. Handouts will be available as a reference during each presentation, with a Question & Answer period at the end of each class. If you shop online, use smart home devices, or own a smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop, TV, or iPad, then you will leave each series as a more informed and healthier digital citizen. All ages welcome! 1. Travel Tech Mastery- Sept 29 (UPDATED) Finding the best travel deals online Navigation and translation for travel and map apps Staying connected while traveling 2. Exercise the Brain and Body with Cognitive Wellness Apps -Sept 22 Exploring the best Brain Training Apps and Digital Puzzles Language Learning Apps for Cognitive Health Exercising the body at home or anywhere with these apps! 3. Digital Safety & Scam Protection: Staying Safe Online - Oct 13 Become a scam detective: Learn to spot red flags in emails, texts, and websites before they fool you Master the art of bulletproof passwords and discover free tools that remember them for you Take control of your digital footprint and lock down your privacy like a pro 4. Photos to Memories -Nov 17 (Updated) Organizing and sharing digital photos Creating digital photo books Cloud backup strategies 5. Digital Legacy Planning: Organizing Your Digital Life- Nov 3 Build your personal digital vault: Create a secure, organized system for all your online accounts and treasures Future-proof your memories: Set up digital inheritance so your photos, stories, and accounts reach loved ones Transform digital chaos into peace of mind with simple organizing strategies that take minutes to maintain 6. Cutting the Cord: Streaming TV Guide- Nov 10 Understanding streaming services Hardware options and setup Cost-saving strategies 7. Music Streaming Mastery: Navigating Spotify, Apple Music & Pandora- Dec 1 Unlock the secrets of each platform to find your perfect music match (and maybe save money!) Become your own DJ: Create mood-perfect playlists and discover your next favorite artist with ease Stream smarter, not harder: Hidden features and tricks to get premium perks without the premium price 8. Discovering Audiobooks: From Library Apps to Audible- Dec 8 Turn your library card into a goldmine of FREE audiobooks with apps you never knew existed Navigate Audible like an insider: Score deals, maximize credits, and build your dream library Match your listening style to the perfect app and never run out of great stories again Each topic within the series is independent. Sign up for your topic of interest, or sign up for all! "Great classes with a passionate instructor, well versed in multiple topics. Would definitely attend another class with Emmy!"
    Mon, Nov 3
    5:30 - 7:00 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
    Mon, Nov 10
    5:30 - 7:00 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
    Mon, Nov 17
    5:30 - 7:00 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
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    Digital Photography Bootcamp

    Got a digital camera and need a refresher on how to optimize photos using the different functions? In this 4-session course, we will review digital camera functions and how to use them, visual-design and framing considerations, as well as explore some Adobe Photoshop editing skills to bring your photos to life. We will take our camera outside, weather permitting, for a technical and visual exploration around the CVU campus. During registration you will have the opportunity to tell us what you are interested in specifically learning so the instructor can tailor the class to your level and interests. Emphasis will be on each individual student's interests. For novice through intermediate-level photographers. This class will use the CVU Photography Lab. Each student will have use of a computer loaded with Adobe Photoshop software. Ages: 16+ "The class was fantastic and Tom’s knowledge and instruction was equally wonderful. Several of us would love to have another class with Tom and told him so!"
    Thu, Nov 6 - Dec 4
    5:30 - 7:30 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
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  • Intro to Organizing, Editing and Publishing Digital Images Using Adobe Lightroom Classic- ONLINE

    Are you ready to take your digital photography to the next level? Do your photographs need editing to bring them to life? Do you have a well organized filing system for all the thousands of photographs saved and can you access them easily? There are just a few of the topics that will be covered during this 4-week, online, comprehensive course on using Adobe Lightroom Classic. Professional photographer, Bernhard Wunder, www.magiclens.net, will address a new topic, outlined below, to teach you the benefits of using this software to optimize your digital photography experience. If you are experienced in digital photography AND have basic knowledge of using Adobe Lightroom Classic, but would like to deepen your knowledge on how to maximize the use of this software, enrolling in week 3 and 4 is recommended. "Bernhard is a fountain of information which he is willing to share. I want to take any class he was signed up to teach. Actually, that is why I signed up for these 4 classes." - SL Course Outline by Week: Session 1 : Digital Workflow and Introduction to Adobe Lightroom Classic Workflow Overview & Tasks Backup Strategy What is Adobe Lightroom Classic? Key Concepts & Catalog Lightroom Interface Viewing Options Lightroom Catalog Lightroom Preferences Navigating your Library Session 2 : Importing and Culling Photos, Photo Organization Importing Photos from Filesystem or SD Cards Importing from Another Catalog Culling Why Organize Photos? Organizing Methods How to Best Use All of This Session 3 : Basic Photo Editing and Color Treatment Lens Corrections Cropping and Straightening, Perspective Transformation Exposure, Texture/Clarity/Dehaze Details (Sharpen & Noise) Tone Curve, Vibrance and Saturation Temperature and Tint Color Channel Tone Curve, Color Profiles Camera Calibration HSL Adjustments, Split Toning History, Snapshots and Virtual Copies Presets and Profiles Session 4 : Advanced Photo Editing and Sharing Your Work What are Local Adjustments? Traditional Masks: radial, gradient, brush AI Lightroom Masks: sky, subject, objects, people Photoshop Integration Working with Third Party External Editors File Formats and Layers Digital Publishing Options Physical Publishing Options Exporting from Lightroom REQUIRED: While Adobe offers a free trial license, it is only valid for 7 days. Please purchase, prior to the start of class, the monthly subscription model. You are able to cancel at anytime after the course completion. "The Lightroom class with Bernhard Wunder was fantastic. Lightroom is a huge, complicated program that is overwhelming for new users and Mr. Wunder broke it down into manageable pieces that he presented in a logical order. It turned an incomprehensibly complex program into something I'm comfortable using and experimenting with"
    Mon, Nov 10
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    ONLINE
    Thu, Nov 13
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    ONLINE
    Mon, Nov 17
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    ONLINE
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  • Creative Use of Shutter Speed

    Go beyond your photography of static elements and capture the effect of moving elements by manually controlling your shutter speed. We will explore different topics like moving water, ICM (intentional camera movement), subject movement, time lapse, freeze action and more. After an introduction to the topic we will experiment with several concepts in a Lab/Studio setup, so bring your camera and a tripod if you have one. You can bring and use your smartphone for this if you have an app that allows you to set the shutter speed of the phone’s camera. "The instructor is very knowledgeable and his presentations were well prepared. I would highly recommend this class to anyone interested in photo editing."
    Mon, Dec 1
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
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  • Moving Beyond Automatic Settings With Your Digital Camera

    This 2-session course will introduce students to their DSLR’s priority and full manual modes. By learning how and when to use each mode, students will gain greater creative control over their cameras. More advanced composition concepts will also be discussed based on students questions, levels and experience. Students will need to have a DSLR, mirrorless, or fixed lens camera capable of aperture and shutter priority and full manual modes. Long exposure and light painting will require a tripod. Session 1: This class will explain the exposure triangle and how to set exposure. Students will be introduced to and encouraged to explore of their camera’s priority modes. Exposure Triangle Aperture Priority Mode Shutter Speed Priority Mode Session 2: This class will build in the information from the previous class by delving deeper into the app and its features. Full Manual Mode Advanced Compositions Creative Explorations (Long exposure, ICM, Light painting) Requirement: DSLR Camera
    Wed, Dec 3 - Dec 10
    5:30 - 7:30 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
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  • Mastering Composition in Photography - ONLINE

    Unlock the power of composition and take your photography to the next level! In this class, we’ll explore key principles like balance, framing, simplicity, leading lines, symmetry, perspective, and many more to create visually compelling images. Learn how to guide the viewer’s eye Discover the impact of color Explore what can be done with post-processing to further improve your photo Join this workshop and elevate your photographic storytelling through composition! This is an online and interactive workshop presentation using Zoom. An email will be sent prior to the start date with information on how to join. "Bernhard is a fountain of information which he is willing to share. I want to take any class he was signed up to teach. Actually, that is why I signed up for all his classes."
    Thu, Dec 4
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    ONLINE
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  • Planning Photoshoots with the PhotoPills App - ONLINE

    The PhotoPills App is a comprehensive "Swiss Army knife" for photographers, offering extensive tools for planning shoots, including day, night, and astrophotography. Its broad range of tools (or “pills” how they call them) make it very versatile, but also rather intimidating to use for novices. This lecture gives an introduction to the app and guides through several scenarios how to plan photoshoots like aligning a rising full moon with a building or a mountain. This is an online and interactive workshop presentation using Zoom. An email will be sent prior to the start date with information on how to join. "Bernhard is a fountain of information which he is willing to share. I want to take any class he was signed up to teach. Actually, that is why I signed up for all his classes."
    Mon, Dec 8
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    ONLINE
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    Getting to Know Google's Helpful Tools

    Google is one of the most used and useful platforms available in the digital world today. If you use Gmail, a Google Calendar, or need help with better understanding how to share documents using Google Docs, and navigate Google Sheets, then this course is for you. Emmy Hilliard of Grow Digital Skills, www.growdigitalskills.org, will show you how to optimize Google apps and use them more efficiently in this 2-session course. You are welcome to bring an iPad, laptop, or tablet, as well as a charger. Classroom computers will also be available for all to use. 1. Mastering Gmail and Google Calendar 2. Creating and Sharing Documents with Google Docs and Sheets This course is designed for for anyone that interfaces with Google and would like to work with this platform more efficiently. No previous technology or computer experience necessary.
    Mon, Jan 5 2026 - Jan 12 2026
    5:30 - 7:00 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
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  • Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, and Engraving

    Have you ever been curious about how to use CAD software to design and model an idea? Or, how to set up and use a 3D printer and/or laser cutter/engraver to bring those ideas to reality? Join Andrew Scott, one of CVU’s Design and Engineering Technology teachers, in exploration of the CVU Design Lab and learn a new hobby and even start a business! During this 4-session course we will explore how to approach basic modeling skills to design and fabricate at least one project using the 3D printer and one using the laser cutter/engraver. Possible projects may include a holiday-themed decoration, cookie cutter, and ornament or set of wooden coasters. All materials and access to CAD software are included in the fee. Requirements/Restrictions: Fluency with basic computer interface and usage tools. If you're wondering whether this class is right for you, please send us your questions and we will connect you with the instructor. Min Age: 18+
    Wed, Jan 7 2026 - Jan 28 2026
    5:30 - 8:00 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
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