Wood County, Ohio – The Wood County Committee on Aging, Inc. (WCCOA) in partnership with Bowling Green School of Media and Communication is currently offering a class that will help with learning more about the I-pad, Kindle, and other tablets. Tablets such as “I-Pad” and the “Kindle” are growing in popularity and are surprisingly easy to use. Whether you have a device, OR one is on your wish list then we these trainings can help!

Each session will provide hands-on training opportunities to educate participants about the numerous options on the devices. Learn about playing games, taking photos, reading books, skyping with family, watching movies and much more. The upcoming classes are offered at the Wood County Senior Center, 305 North Main Street, Bowling Green on the following dates:

· Mondays March 11, 18, 25 and April 1 at 4 p.m.

· Tuesdays, March 12, 19, 26 and April 2 at 9 a.m.

· Thursdays, March 14, 21, 28 and April 4 at 1:30 p.m.

· Fridays, March 15, 22, 29 and April 5 at 1:30 p.m.

All sessions will be videotaped for quality improvement and training purposes. Instructors are Bowling Green State University students from the School and Media and Communication. In addition to these classes the Wood County Senior Center offers computers class for beginners and advanced users, as well as Internet classes. One day workshops about social media sites, texting, and digital cameras are also offered at specialized times. For individuals with technology questions a technology help desk is offered on a weekly basis by appointment. For more information about these opportunities call Megan Nole, Program and Technology Specialist at the WCCOA at 419.353.5661 or 1.800.367.4935.