JCE to Launch Classes on Technology

JCE Co-op is launching a new program to help older adults in the co-op’s service area learn new skills and make new friends. You do not need not be a JCE Co-op member to participate!

In partnership with Senior Planet, a national nonprofit which harnesses technology to change the way older American age, JCE Co-op will be offering classes and workshops about technology and other topics.

“The mission of OATS goes well beyond technology training for older adults – to harness technology to change the way we age,” said Peggy Francomb, JCE Co-op’s director of marketing and communications. “This aligns well with the co-op’s vision to enhance the quality of life for our members.”

Through partnering with Senior Plant, JCE Co-op will offer the program’s proprietary curriculum starting in January.

 JCE Co-op’s Taylor Smith, youth and member engagement coordinator, and Katie Herrig, broadband sales representative, will teach the in-person technology classes. Both were certified to teach the classes through a five-week training program provided by the OATS Senior Planet licensing program.

A schedule of upcoming courses will be available soon on the co-op’s website and will be published in co-op publications. For information, contact JCE Co-op at 800-858-5522.

Sign Up!
 

Have a Group of Five or More? Request a Senior Planet Class.

Want to learn about new tech topics? Call Taylor Smith at 815-591-0091 to set up additional classes.
 

 

Chatting with AI

November Senior Planet Class

Curious about artificial intelligence but unsure where to start? Join us for a beginner-friendly introduction to AI chatbots and discover how a simple conversation can help with everyday tasks!

We’ll explore how to use AI to draft emails and messages, brainstorm ideas, get recommendations, and explain unfamiliar topics in plain language. You’ll also learn about popular AI tools, tips for asking clear questions, and ways to protect your privacy.

We’ll discuss AI’s limitations, including why you should double-check answers and ask for sources

November 5
Mount Carroll District Library   1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

November 24
JCE Co-op Elizabeth West Campus    10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Please contact Taylor Smith at 815-591-0091 or tsmith@jcecoop.com with concerns or additional Senior Planet topics.