Tech 101 Workshops
The Tech 101 Workshops are managed by Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) and are taught by Digital Ambassadors participating in the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP).
DC residents are encouraged to attend to learn new ways to use and take care of their tablet or smartphone.
Details
The workshops will run from July 5 to August 4 and each class will be held between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm on Tuesdays, and 12:00 and 5:00 pm on Thursdays. Attendees can come anytime during the scheduled hours to receive training and support.
Interested residents can text ‘TECH101’ to 69866 to express interest or show up at any participating library on the day of the event – no registration is necessary.
Devices will not be provided; residents should bring their own smartphone or tablet for each workshop.
Topics that will be covered include how to:
Send text messages
Set up an email account
Use the cloud for document and photo storage
How to stay safe online (cyber hygiene basics)
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Who Can Attend?
The Tech 101 Workshops are free for all DC residents.
A translator can be available upon request, please email techtogether@dc.gov.
Full Schedule
WEEK01
Tuesday, July 5, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm & Thursday, July 7, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library
901 G St. NW
Nearest Metro Stations:
Gallery Place Chinatown (Green, Yellow, Red) / Metro Center (Red, Blue, Silver, Orange)
WEEK02
Tuesday, July 12, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm & Thursday, July 14, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Dorothy I. Height/Benning Road Library
3935 Benning Road NE
Nearest Metro Station:
Minnesota Ave (Blue, Silver, Orange)
WEEK03
Tuesday, July 19, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm & Thursday, July 21, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Southeast Library
403 7th St SE
Nearest Metro Station:
Eastern Market
(Blue, Silver, Orange)
WEEK04
Tuesday, July 26, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm & Thursday, July 28, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Anacostia Library
1800 Good Hope Road SE
Nearest Metro Station:
Anacostia (Green)
WEEK05
Tuesday, August 2, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm & Thursday, August 4, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library
5401 South Dakota Ave, NE
Nearest Metro Station:
Ft Totten (Red)