Digital Skills for Seniors
Digital Skills for Seniors is a free, eight-week course hosted on a semi-annual basis at the Wyoming State Museum. Since beginning the program in 2021, 145 students between the ages of 62 and 94 have completed the program, coming away with increased comfort using their devices and the apps available on them. Graduates have said they enjoyed the “upbeat learning experience” and that the course “far exceeded any expectations.”
The unique curriculum, designed by Wyoming State Museum staff, gradually introduces skills that older adults can apply to their everyday lives. Focusing on Android smartphones and tablets, the course will help participants gain practice and familiarity with tasks like accessing the internet, texting and video calling, utilizing tools, connecting with friends and family on social media, and more. Participants can bring their own device from home or borrow a tablet from the museum for free. It is highly recommended that students attend all eight classes, but instructors can help students get caught up if they miss a day.
Current Offering:
- Fall 2024 Android Course. Thursdays from 10 am - 11:30 am, beginning August 22 and ending on October 10.
Future Offerings:
- The Digital Skills program is offered on a rolling basis, alternating between Android and Apple classes. If you are unavailable for the Fall 2024 Android course, or you are an Apple user, you may call to sign up for the waitlist. We will notify you when classes become available.
To register for free, call Melisa McChesney at 307-630-2573 and leave a voice message including your name and phone number. Melisa will call back to register students on a first come, first served basis. Space in this class is extremely limited, so we encourage those who are interested to sign up as soon as possible.