About the Hosts
Ann
Ann is a walking librarian stereotype – cats, knitting, and cardigans. She answers all your grandma’s tech questions in Tech Expert sessions. Ann is also a nerd for Internet security, German post-war literature, and more cats. She has two cats and a very anxious dog, all of whom have pasta-themed middle names.
Alyse
Alyse has never met a piece of software or technology that she doesn’t want to learn. If this was an 80s teen drama, she would be in the AV club. When she’s not yelling at Photoshop or GarageBand, she makes coding and digital music production fun and accessible to kids and teens. Her fearsome dragon Errol Pesto guards her computer keyboard
All Episodes
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July 2020 - Farewell to Alyse
Jul 22, 2020 • 23:16
This month, Tech Trainers Alyse and Ann discuss apps they've used to stay connected with friends and family through quarantine and moving, including Discord, Marco Polo, and Netflix Party.
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June 2020 - Talking about Podcasts on a Podcast
Jun 12, 2020 • 01:01:21
This month, Tech Trainers Alyse and Ann discuss the process of creating your own podcast, including the importance of RSS feeds. They also update listeners on the library’s lobby service.
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May 2020 - Mini Byte 6 (Two National Park Benches)
May 19, 2020 • 16:17
Topic: Curbside Pick Up - This week, Tech Trainers Alyse and Ann go over the curbside pickup procedures for the library. Oscar expresses his joy at being able to check out library books again with a squeak toy celebration.
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May 2020 - Mini Byte 5 (Sedan Car)
May 12, 2020 • 17:50
Topic: Technology News Update Streaming: Hamilton Musical on Disney+ This week, Tech Trainers Alyse and Ann discuss some recent technology news they are excited about or interested in. Special guest Oscar provides sneeze ASMR.
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May 2020 - Mini Byte 4 (Call Your Local Government)
May 5, 2020 • 22:07
This month, Tech Trainers Alyse and Ann are joined by coworker Nia to talk about recycling electronics, also known as E-cycling.
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April 2020 - Mini Byte 4 (One Moose)
Apr 28, 2020 • 16:06
[alert style=”info”]Topic: Refresh on News Literacy Services: Coursera, Tri-C Webinars[/alert] This week, Tech Trainers Alyse and Ann go over the basics of spotting fake news and looking for reliable sources. Still looking for some place to learn new information? Try some of the Coursera options with certifications or a webinar…
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April 2020 – Mini Byte 3 (Two Adult Cats)
Apr 21, 2020 • 14:45
Topic: Learning at home Services: Jstor and Project Muse [/alert] This week, Tech Trainers Alyse and Ann bring you ways to learn new skills while at home. Check out the recently made free items from Jstor and Project Muse as well.
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April 2020 – Mini Byte 2 (Three North American River Otters)
Apr 14, 2020 • 15:40
Topic: Working from Home Tips Streaming Services: The Berlin Philharmonic, The Monterey Bay Aquarium This week, Tech Trainers Alyse and Ann bring you a new Mini Byte episode. They talk about working from home and interesting streaming services.
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April 2020 – Mini Byte 1 (Hockey Stick)
Apr 7, 2020 • 17:50
Topic: Zoom Streaming Services: The Met Opera, HBO, Hoopla Bonus Borrows This week, Tech Trainers Alyse and Ann bring you the first Mini Byte episode.
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March 2020 – Empty Your Closet
Mar 12, 2020 • 34:34
This month, Tech Trainers Alyse and Ann discuss the difference between a plain old scam and a phishing scam for the Tech Term. Ebay, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Bunz, and Poshmark are compared for their pros and cons of each for when you need to sell things in your closet.