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.
Senior Planet Returns in March!
We’re excited to share that Senior Planet classes are back!
After a short winter break to focus on scholarship outreach and Youth Tour school visits, we’re ready to reconnect and continue exploring technology together.
At Senior Planet, we support you as you learn at your own pace—whether you’re interested in smartphones, online safety, social media, video calls, digital tools, or something entirely new.
You don’t need to be a member to participate. Everyone is welcome!
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.
April Topic: MyChart
MyChart is a free, secure online patient portal and mobile app that provides 24/7 access to your personal health information. Developed by Epic Systems, it acts as a "digital front door" connecting you directly to your healthcare team and records. MyChart is designed to help you proactively participate in your healthcare and is available through major hospitals, clinics and health systems. The system is secure and HIPAA-compliant, using encryption and two-step verification to protect your sensitive health data.
April 9
Mount Carroll District Library 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
April 28
JCE Co-op Elizabeth West Campus 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
May Topic: Topic: AI All Around
If it seems like AI is showing up everywhere, it's not just you! From searching the web to attending a Zoom meeting, AI tools are now available to help with most online tasks. In this lecture, we'll explore many of the digital platforms and websites where generative AI is now available. We'll discuss how the tools try to make tasks easier and go over privacy considerations to keep in mind when using them.
May 7
Mount Carroll District Library 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
May 26
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.