Heat Wave Ready: Tech Tips to Stay Cool

Service Description

Heat Wave Ready: Smart Tech for a Safer, Smarter Summer Explore today’s most useful digital tools—from AI safety to QR codes—and learn how technology can help you stay informed, organized, and connected in extreme heat and beyond. This series introduces participants to emerging technologies and practical tools that support well-being, communication, and everyday life—especially during emergencies or high-heat events. Each session is designed to be approachable, hands-on, and tailored to older adults. {Online Safety with AI} - Fri, Aug 1, 2025, 1:00 PM Learn how to protect your identity and privacy when using AI-powered tools, and understand what’s real—and what’s risky—online. {What is Canva?} - Tue, Aug 5, 2025, 1:00 PM Design made simple! Learn how to use Canva to create flyers, family reminders, emergency plans, and social media posts. {What Are QR Codes and How to Use Them (Workshop)} - Thu, Aug 7, 2025, 10:00 AM Get hands-on practice scanning and creating QR codes to access resources, event info, and emergency links. {Introduction to ChatGPT} - Fri, Aug 8, 2025, 1:00 PM Explore how conversational AI like ChatGPT can help answer questions, write messages, translate text, and even help plan events or prep for heat waves. {How to Use Google Calendar} - Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 1:00 PM Stay on top of appointments, medication reminders, and community events—even get weather alerts sent to your calendar. {What Is “Data”? And Why Is It Important? (Explained)} - Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 10:00 AM Understand what “data” really means, how it’s used, and how to protect your personal information online. {Using Gemini Conversation with Video Recognition Features} - Fri, Aug 15, 2025. 1:00 PM Learn how to engage with AI using voice and video—great for accessibility, safety checks, and on-the-go support.