Tech Thursday Calendar

This is the calendar for the Tech Thursday education curriculum.
This schedule is tentative to change without notice, based on the setting and attendance of the class on the day of the event.
Some courses may be repeated, combined, skipped, or changed otherwise.

Tentative Schedule:

  • 2026-02-05
    • Class 1- Mobile Device Introduction
      • introduction class for smart phone users
      • reviewing android and iOS concepts-
      • how to use the device without getting frustrated
  • 2026-02-12
    • Class 2- PC Computer Introduction
      • Same as class #1, but for PC computers and Mac
      • slideshow of screenshots with explanations comparing OSes
  • 2026-02-19
    • Class 3- Customizing your Mobile Device and PC
      • Advanced concepts for personalizing the mobile device
      • System customization, finding and installing new apps
      • Using apps to share personal data- photos, messages, backups
    • Class 4- Basic Data Security
      • Risks associated with Class 3
      • Preventative and reactionary measures
      • Antivirus, VPN concepts options
  • 2026-02-26
    • Class 5- Communicating on the Web
      • Using Email, Text and Video Chats, purchasing voip and other related services with examples and usecases
      • Mobile and PC
      • More internet safety concepts; Social Engineering
  • 2026-03-05
    • Class 6- How to use the Internet for Research
      • Reputable sources, citing credible web authors
      • Understanding the incorporation of AI
    • Class 7- About Scams vs Legitimate Internet Jobs
      • Even more internet safety concepts :-)
      • Popular roles/trades, WFH/remote work options
        • Software development/project management, customer service, data/account management, telemarketing
        • What do employers expect?
  • 2026-03-12
    • Class 8- Maintaining your Electronic Device
      • Automatic updates, software versioning concepts
      • Hardware component explanations and limitations
      • How to choose replacement parts or devices
      • How to upgrade your device
  • 2026-03-19
    • Class 9- Advanced Hardware and Software Concepts
      • Concepts of other devices with your PC/Phone
        • (MP3 player, external camera, Bluetooth speaker, VR headset, other peripheral and customization options)
      • Installing custom choice apps
  • 2026-03-26
    • Class 10- Growing Your Own Tech Skills
      • Installing and using Linux, (or using WSL/homebrew etc)
      • Server/service hosting concepts
      • Self-hosted AI language models