You may associate YouTube with silly videos of cats, but it's much more than that! Every day, people around the world watch more than 1 billion hours of video, including classic movies, how-to videos, news clips, and more. During this hands-on workshop, we'll explore the free content available on YouTube and show you how to...
Wednesday 10/18 at the Carroll Arts Center 6p - 8p, Doors open at 5p Sponsored by: IGNITE Carroll is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea and the guts to get on stage and share it with the crowd. The IGNITE concept puts multiple speakers in front of an...
Learn about digital tools to jump-start your startup. Are you interested in becoming an entrepreneur? This lecture gives an overview of important digital tools to help you get your online business up and running. Learn about e-commerce sites, how social media can help promote your business, and how to use video chat platforms for services....
Did you know that your smartphone is also a powerful health tool? This lecture introduces common health apps, like the iPhone's built-in app and the Google Fit app. You'll learn about using the app's step counter, as well as integrating information from other popular health and fitness apps. You'll also learn the benefits of saving...
Move out what you don't need to move into the New Year! Let go of electronics that have served their purpose in your home or office. Clear your space. Remove clutter and waste from your home or office - old phones in drawers, monitors collecting dust, wires whose purpose you have forgotten, aged adaptors...
Please join our Executive Director, Chris Abell for a conversation at 8:00 am at American Ice Cafe in Westminster. We invite all of you to strengthen your connection with us. Whether you have been a member for years or you have an interest in the work CTIC is doing, your experiences and observations matter to...
The Carroll Technology and Innovation Council is distributing Chromebook laptop computers through the Maryland Connected Devices program and registering residents for the Affordable Connectivity Program. Make an appointment to pick up a Chromebook by reserving your spot in an hour-long window of your choosing. Tuesday, December 19th, 2023, 3pm – 7pm at Autonomous Robotics Innovation...
Celebrate 2023 with CTIC! It’s been an incredible year, and what better way to cap it off than by gathering with friends and supporters. Join us at Paradiso Ristorante for a buffet-style meal of delectable pastas and pastries.
Need to unwind? Here's some tech for the mind! Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present and aware. You can practice mindfulness through simple activities. This lecture introduces mindfulness and its physical and mental benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure. You’ll learn about popular apps that teach breathing and...
This lecture provides an overview of the vast world of the Internet of Things and discusses best practices for keeping your devices secure. Learn about how consumer devices communicate with each other across this ecosystem and which of your devices are part of the Internet of Things. You’ll also find out about the technology that...
Need to unwind? Here's some tech for the mind! Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present and aware. You can practice mindfulness through simple activities. This lecture introduces mindfulness and its physical and mental benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure. You’ll learn about popular apps that teach breathing and...
Eligible households can receive a free computer! See if you qualify. Join the Carroll Technology Innovation Council and Expanding Boundaries International for MLK Day. Computers will be offered to eligible households and all families and individuals can enjoy activities and food. 10am - 12pm: History of African Music + Make Your Own African Drum...
Every Friday until the end of April 2024 the Carroll Technology and Innovation Council is distributing 1 free Chromebook computer to eligible Carroll County, Maryland households. Register your information and stop by any week to pick up your free computer Check your household qualifies. Call 301-405-9810 if you need help making an appointment.
The mission of the Carroll Digital Equity Coalition (CDEC) will be to connect organizations and local government, anchor and amplify digital inclusion work in Carroll County, MD, and empower communities towards digital equity. Join us to take action towards digital equity in Carroll County. Tentative schedule: 10 am - Review computer data collection for...
If you’re curious about what smartphones can do and why they’ve grown so popular, come to this lecture. You’ll learn about popular smartphones on the market and some of their pros and cons. We’ll also compare and contrast two of the most popular operating systems: Android and Apple’s iOS. How smart are they? We'll tell...
Tuesday, January 30, 3pm - 6pm at Salem United Methodist Church: The Carroll Technology and Innovation Council is distributing 1 free Chromebook computer to eligible Carroll County, Maryland households. January 30, 3pm - 6pm pick-up Check your household qualifies. Call 301-405-9810 if you need help making an appointment.
Tuesday, January 31, 3pm - 6pm at Meadow Branch Church: The Carroll Technology and Innovation Council is distributing one free Chromebook computer to eligible Carroll County, Maryland households. Appointments are offered by hour. Reserve your spot in one of the one-hour windows by clicking on the hour you would like to come pick-up your laptop...
Wednesday, January 31, 3pm - 6pm at Meadow Branch Church: The Carroll Technology and Innovation Council is distributing one free Chromebook computer to eligible Carroll County, Maryland households. Appointments are offered by hour. Reserve your spot in one of the one-hour windows by clicking on the hour you would like to come pick-up your laptop...
Concerned about privacy? Unsure about accepting cookies? Come learn about some essential privacy tips! In this introductory lecture, we’ll review how ads target us online, how to limit tracking, where to find browser settings and extensions to better control how our information is shared. We’ll also discuss some of the key features of password managers...
Come learn about this popular social media platform. You’ve heard about Instagram; now come learn about this visually-oriented sharing platform, one of the most exciting of the social media sites. This lecture offers an overview of some of Instagram's more popular features and will give you a taste for what all the fuss is about....
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