Digital Literacy 

About Senior Planet

WINGS is a licensed partner of Senior Planet from AARP, offering digital literacy classes to help adults learn new skills, save money, make new friends, and so much more. Personal devices are recommended, but not required for use during in-person class. Classes do not provide IT Certificates. 

In-person Lectures

One-off lectures introduce popular tech topics and themes in a clear and concise manner. Individual lectures aim to explain the general purpose of a device or concept, its usefulness and important tips and tricks. Lectures do not offer hands-on exposure to the presented topic. Lectures are typically 60-75 minutes. No registration is required. 

In-person Courses

Senior Planet courses provide a deeper learning and social experience for participants. Unlike lectures and workshops, courses are multi-week commitments and participants are registering for the entire series. Class sessions involve a combination of discussion of new topics and hands-on, practical application of technology skills. OATS provides a detailed, printed course book for each participant to keep after the end of the course. Courses meet twice a week for either 5 or 10 weeks, and each session lasts 75 minutes. Registration is required. 

Spring 2026 Senior Planet Schedule

Lectures:

  • Tuesday, January 6, 2026: Understanding Fraud & Scams - Are you scam savvy? Come to this lecture to learn about fraud and scams and how to protect yourself against them.
  • Thursday, January 8, 2026: Protecting your Personal Information Online - Learn how to stay safe while you surf the web!
  • Tuesday, February 24, 2026: How to Choose a New Computer - Overwhelmed by the choices of a new computer? We'll help you simplify so you can decide!
  • Thursday, February 26, 2026: Intro into Managing Your Privacy - Come learn about some essential internet privacy tips.
  • Tuesday, April 14, 2026: Anti-Virus & Malware Removal Programs - Concerned about viruses and malware? Attend this lecture to learn how to keep your device safe!
  • Thursday, April 16, 2026: Technology for Aging in Place - Come learn how smart technology can help you maintain your independence in your own home.
  • Tuesday, April 21, 2026: Intro to Social Media - Social media is everywhere these days. We'll introduce you to the most popular platforms!
  • Thursday, April 23, 2026: Getting Started with Facebook - Ready to join Facebook? Come to this workshop to sign up!
  • Tuesday, April 28, 2026: Getting Started with Instagram - Ready to join Instagram? Come to this workshop to sign up!
  • Tuesday, May 5, 2026: P2P Payments - From splitting the bill at dinner to sending a friend money, learn what payment apps can do for you.
  • Thursday May 7, 2026: Getting Started with PayPal - During this hands-on workshop, you’ll sign up for PayPal and learn how to set up your account. 
  • Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Getting Started with Venmo - You’ll sign up for Venmo, a popular P2P payment system that allows you to send and receive money. 
  • Tuesday, May 19, 2026: Online Shopping - Can't find it in the store? Learn about shopping online!
  • Thursday May 21, 2026: Shopping on Amazon - Learn how to shop on Amazon with confidence!

5-Week Courses:

  • January 13-February 12: Computer Essentials - Learn to use a PC for email, web research, and more so you can stay connected online!
  • March 3-April 2: Tech Resources for Everyday Life - Digital tools and technologies have become very important and even necessary to our everyday lives. By the end of this 5-week course, you’ll be able to use a variety of resources to make your life easier, from managing everyday tasks to communicating with others.


Senior Planet Course Enrollment 


Free Online Digital Literacy Resources

  • LearningExpress Library offers self-paced online classes for applications from Adobe, Corel and Microsoft. Available free on TexShare, ask your librarian for eligibility and access instructions.
  • Learn how to use many of the most popular apps, web sites, and online services through TechBoomers.com This free resource provides easy-to-follow instructions that explain the whys and hows of services including Facebook, Dropbox, Hulu, Uber and Craigslist.
  • Want to develop basic computer skills in less than 30 minutes? Try DigitalLearn.org's collection of videos to learn how to use Microsoft Word, buy a plane ticket, avoid Internet scams, and other topics.