top of page

Tech Ministry
Summer Sessions Open Now!

Training Facilitators.jpg

Register free for online classes!

Online Courses

617-335-7569

wcooper@tbcboston.org

Choose the classes you are interested in (1 or more):
Make Technology work for You!
Meetings, Communications, Collaborations, AI, Content Development and more...
Increase your Computer Tech skills

  • Practice Safe Habits on the Internet

  • Meet Remotely with Your Medical Care Team

  • Schedule Calendar Appointments

  • Share Your Calendar with Your Significant Other

  • Download and Use Travel Apps

  • Hold Virtual Meetings with Family & Friends

  • Create Dynamic Invitations for Events & Celebrations

Let the Technology Ministry help you build confidence and digital skills in a welcoming environment!

The second semester of technology courses will begin the week of June 15th and will run for 8 weeks.

  1. AI - Thursday June 18th 6:00 PM –7:00 PM

  2. Canva—Thursday 7:15 PM-8:15 PM

  3. Getting to Know Your Computer—Tuesday, June 16th 6:00 PM-7:00 PM

  4. Power Point—Tuesday, June 16th 7:15 PM—8:15 PM

  5. Zoom—Wednesday, June 17th 6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Want to Register Online? Register Online Now Below!

Updated On: 5/20/2026
Headshot Willia Cooper_edited.jpg

ZOOM
Willia Cooper: Wednesday  6pm - 7pm

ZOOM Class Link:
First Class starts on: 06/17/2026

💻 Welcome & Opening

1. Opening Prayer

  • Welcome participants

  • Brief prayer

Getting to Know Each Other

2. Introductions and Zoom Etiquette

Each participant shares:

  • Name

  • Why they joined the class

  • Their experience level with Zoom

3. Assignment for Session 2:  Be prepared to post in Chat, One Personal Goal for the Course;  Also, text your personal goal to Willia at 617-335-7569

Examples of personal goals:

  • “Be able to create a monthly family Zoom meeting.”

  • “Learn how to join church meetings online.”

  • “Use Zoom to talk with my doctor remotely.”

  • “Host virtual gatherings with family and friends.”

  • “Set up Social Security account online.”

Facilitator may write goals on a shared screen or whiteboard.

 

Learning Session

4. Introduction to Zoom’s Key Features

Topics to Cover:

✅ Joining a Zoom Meeting

✅ Turning Camera On and Off

✅ Muting and Unmuting Audio

✅ Using the Chat Feature

✅ Raising Hand/Reactions

✅ Renaming Yourself

​

Interactive Practice Session

5. Hands-On Zoom Demonstrations

  • Turn your camera on/off

  • Mute and unmute yourself

  • Type a message in chat

  • Use a reaction emoji

  • Raise your hand

  • Rename yourself

Facilitator and assistants provide encouragement and support.

​

Questions & Support

6. Open Q&A Session

  • Answer participant questions

  • Review difficult steps

  • Share helpful Zoom tips and best practices

​

Closing

7. Recap & Encouragement

  • Review what was learned

  • Celebrate participation and progress

  • Encourage practice before the next class

8. Closing Prayer

  • Prayer of encouragement and gratitude

CANVA FOR EVERYDAY CREATIVITY
Joselyn Armas: - Thursdays 7:15pm - 8:15pm

ZOOM Class Link:
First Class starts on: 06/18/2026
Canva is an easy-to-use online deign tool that helps you create:

  • Invitations

  • Presentations

  • Short Videos

  • Any Design You Can Imagine.

Step-by-Step guidance - Real Examples - Help whenever you need it - a calm supportive learning space.

Headshot Sidney Burton 20230826.jpg

COMPUTER 101 - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER
Sidney Burton, Jr. - Tuesdays: 6pm - 7pm

ZOOM Class Link:

First Class starts on: 06/16/2026

COMPUTER BASICS - Summer 2026

Making your Device a useful tool 

 

Session 1 - Welcome & Opening

Share One Personal Goal for the Course

Session 2 - Various Computer  Devices - Whats In Your Hands
Discuss: Computers, Tablets, Smartphones, Kiosks

Session 3 - Getting Into your Device or Apps
Goal: Build confidence and reduce anxiety.

  • Credentials: Users Names, Password, Authentification

  • Understanding the desktop/home screen, Using a mouse and keyboard

  • Moving Around Windows, 

  • Tabs and Dialog Boxes, Scroll Bars, Dropdown, Lists

  • Opening and closing programs

Session 4a - Connections Network  Internet Cellular

  • Network, Internet, Bluetooth, USB, HDMI 

Session 4b - Safety and Privacy Basic

  • The Real vs the Fake, Trust, Website Caution

  • Cookies, Permissions, Privacy

  • Email Caution

Session 5:  Basic Apps and Smartphone Technology

  • Apps and app stores

  • Contacts, Calendar, Texting, Browser

  • Camera, Mic Taking and sharing photos

  • Voice assistants (Siri, Google Assistant)

Session 6 - Applications Usage

Tools to provide required results

  • Bundling Apps to Perform tasks

  • Choose your audience (one person, team, group, private, public.

  • Choose your platform (email. Text, print, social media, online media

  • Local: Applications and Data

  • Cloud Internet Browser Application and Data

  • Knowing the Internet Address (URL) / (Link) example gmail.com

  • Cloud Services:  Meetings (Zoom), Email (Gmail) , Banks, Creditcards, Government, 

  • Cloud Storage Google Drive, Microsoft One Drive, IDrive

  • Sharing  

Session 7 - Platforms The System that provides Applications that run on cloud and specific environments.

Some are subscription based.

  • MS 365: Outlook, One Drive, Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams

  • Google Workspace: Gmail, Write, Sheets, Slides, Drive

  • Adobe Creative Cloud: Photo Shop, Acrobat, Premier

  • Canva: Yahoo, AOL, Comcast

  • Bible apps

  • Online worship resources, YouTube

  • Video calls with family, Digital photo organization

Session 8 - Show and Tell
Final Wrap up

Pleasing Presentations - Using PowerPoint
Ruth Tummalapalli - Tuesdays: 7:15pm - 8:15pm

ZOOM Class Link: 

First Class starts on: 06/16/2026

✨ A Friendly, Beginner-Level Course Have you ever wanted to: Share family photos in a slideshow?
Tell your life story using pictures?
Present a hobby, trip, or memory to a group?
This course will help you do exactly that!
No technology background needed.
No design experience required.

✔ Create your own slideshow from start to finish
✔ Make text large, clear, and easy to read
✔ Add and arrange pictures beautifully
✔ Choose simple colors and clean designs
✔ Organize slides so your story flows smoothly
✔ Present your slideshow with confidence

​​

​UNDERFSTANDING AI -
Samuel Morris - Thursdays: 6pm - 7pm 

ZOOM Class Link: 

First Class starts on: 06/18/2026

  • Understand AI in simple, everyday languageWrite effective prompts so AI gives accurate answersUse

  • AI for daily tasks like summaries, planningSupport ministry through devotions,

  • Bible study insights,Stay safe online by discerning scams, deepfakes, andmisinformationUse

  • AI to remove digital barriers, enhance usability, and build confidence for everyone.

bottom of page