Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Designed for beginners, we will have you speaking and reading Spanish in no time. You will practice the basic building blocks of the language and common idiomatic expressions. You will know enough vocabulary and grammar for simple conversations, and you will learn how to ask and answer questions. Whether you speak some Spanish and need a refresher, or no Spanish, you will complete the course with the skills to communicate in Spanish. Two Month Course starting Sept. 6 - Oct. 28, 2022 You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate. CEUs/ILUs: 3.2 Length (in hours): 32

Wish you could take better photos with your iPhone? Are you confused about composition, light or other basic photography techniques? In this beginner class you'll learn how to take effective, meaningful, and beautiful photographs with your iPhone! There will be classroom learning with techniques and tips for taking better photographs on your iPhone and then practicing together on a “Golden Hour” nature walk, outside at Big Ole Central Park. This class is a wonderful opportunity to spend an evening talking, walking through Big Ole Central Park and discovering beautiful photo opportunities along the way. No previous photography experience is required.

Seeing more Electric Vehicles (EVs) on the road and in the news? You will learn how to separate fact from myth when it comes to owning an EV. You will learn about what current and future EV’s are available and how to calculate ownership and fuel saving compared to your current vehicle. Common questions like, public charging, cold weather driving, maintenance, and battery technology will be covered in the class. Come and see some of the current EVs in person!

Do you want to have better pictures to remember your hunting and fishing accomplishments? Do you want pictures of the fish and game you harvest that are suitable for nonhunting friends and social media? This class will teach you how to capture both the grip and grin and other parts of the trip that are something to be proud of. This class is not about the technical aspects of photography (we will not discuss things like shutter speed settings!), but rather will go over tips and tricks to set up great pictures just using your cell phone or basic camera. You have a lot invested in your hunting or fishing adventure, remember it through great photographs!

A good password is easy to remember, but difficult to guess, both for people who know you, and for anonymous password-crackers. We all have so many different passwords to keep track of nowadays—rather than taking the dangerous shortcuts of either using the same password for everything, or else writing passwords down and keeping them near your computer, this course will teach you tips to make it easier to create unique, memorable passwords for every different application. You will learn how to create good passwords, and what tools can help you store your passwords safely. This class is being held online, interactive through Zoom.

Whether you are a hunter, a pet care professional, or a pet owner, you can't call 911 for a dog or cat medical emergency. What do you do? Learn the skills necessary to deal with a medical emergency yourself by taking a pet CPR/First Aid class! This class includes CPR, Rescue Breathing, Choking Management, Bleeding Protocols, Shock, Injury Assessments, and Weather-related Injuries. Includes a user-friendly manual and certificate. No need to bring pets to class.

Businesses are turning to podcasting to grow their brand and connect with customers. People with a niche hobby are turning podcasts into a business. Podcasting is experiencing a rebirth as mobile devices are everywhere. The intimate nature of the audio medium allows potential clients to get to know who you are and determine if you are the kind of company with which they want to do business. Learn how to take your business or hobby and turn it into a podcast. This step-by-step class will take you from start to finish and cover the required elements needed to get your show online. Come to class with your idea and end with your show online for all to hear. One Month Course: Sept. 6 - 30, 2022 You can participate any time of day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are no live real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate. CEUs/ILUs: 1.6 Length (in hours): 16