Lessons
Registration is required. Registration for lessons closes up to 2 weeks prior to the lesson. After that time, please contact SDM for availability. Topics can also be taught at any time in individual appointments. Cancellation must be at least 48 hours before the lesson begins to avoid future appointment restrictions.
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Appointments Available Monday through Saturday at 9, 10, 11, 1, 2 and 3
SDM offers individual 50 minute appointments Monday through Saturday at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Call or email if you would like to make an appointment. We will teach any topic, any time; appointments can be in our shop, or remotely via phone or Zoom. For more […]
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ShopTalks@SDM – Screenable
ShopTalks@SDM – Screenable
April’s ShopTalk will cover Screenable, a parental control app for iPhones
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Drop-in @ Milano Center, Melrose
Drop-in @ Milano Center, Melrose
SDM will be at the Milano Center 201 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176 on the first and third Monday of each month from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm to help people who stop by. While we help people of all ages, we understand the unique issues of older adults, and with our close relationship […]
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Small Business – Social Media and Tech Topics
Small Business – Social Media and Tech Topics
Welcome to our Small Business Tech and Social Media group discussions. Advanced registration is required. Group size is limited. Some meetings cover a particular topic and others are open discussions. Online registration closes on Sunday of the week prior to the lesson. After that time, please contact SDM for availability. This topic can also be […]
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3D Modeling with TinkerCAD for Elementary and Middle School Students
3D Modeling with TinkerCAD for Elementary and Middle School Students
Students will learn how to create a CAD design for an item to be built. This lesson requires approximately middle school levels of reading and math comprehension. Programming of the CAD design is done in TinkerCAD. To create a drawing for printing, most children will require more than one TinkerCAD lesson or individual appointment.
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Lego Robotics Basics – Late Elementary and Middle School
Lego Robotics Basics – Late Elementary and Middle School
Students will work individually or in pairs with a Lego Spike Prime kit. Time will be split between learning how to build a robotic device, and programming basic robotic functions. Lego programming is done in Scratch-like block coding.
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Digital Art – Elementary and Middle School
Digital Art – Elementary and Middle School
In this lesson students will learn to draw a complex picture on an iPad using different drawing and coloring techniques. We use the Procreate program on iPads, with Apple pencils. Procreate includes the ability to add animation to pictures and this will be introduced. Students’ completed pictures can be emailed to them at the conclusion of the lesson. There is no minimum age recommendation, as no reading or math are required. Competence in using a computer is required.
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Digital Art – Elementary and Middle School
Digital Art – Elementary and Middle School
In this lesson students will learn to draw a complex picture on an iPad using different drawing and coloring techniques. We use the Procreate program on iPads, with Apple pencils. Procreate includes the ability to add animation to pictures and this will be introduced. Students’ completed pictures can be emailed to them at the conclusion of the lesson. There is no minimum age recommendation, as no reading or math are required. Competence in using a computer is required.
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Lego Robotics Basics – Late Elementary and Middle School
Lego Robotics Basics – Late Elementary and Middle School
Students will work individually or in pairs with a Lego Spike Prime kit. Time will be split between learning how to build a robotic device, and programming basic robotic functions. Lego programming is done in Scratch-like block coding.
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Appointments Available Monday through Saturday at 9, 10, 11, 1, 2 and 3
SDM offers individual 50 minute appointments Monday through Saturday at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Call or email if you would like to make an appointment. We will teach any topic, any time; appointments can be in our shop, or remotely via phone or Zoom. For more […]
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ShopTalks@SDM – Social Media
ShopTalks@SDM – Social Media
Welcome to ShopTalks@SDM group discussions. Advanced registration is required. Group size is limited. Each meeting will cover a particular topic with a short presentation followed by open discussions. May’s ShopTalk will discuss TikTok and other social media platforms. Online registration closes on Sunday of the week prior to the lesson. After that time, please contact […]
How to Register for a class at the YMCA
How to Register for a class at the YMCA
We are doing a pop-up group lesson at the Milano Center. In this class we will teach you how to register for classes at the YMCA! No registration required. Give us a call if you have any questions.
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