Lakeville Area Community Education

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). We write everyday: emails, social media posts, work projects, and even non-fiction or creative writing. Improving is just a matter of knowing some simple tricks to make your writing more impactful and readable, and may help get you a promotion at work or avoid rejection from a publisher. In this hands-on session, there will be writing/editing examples and exercises so you can see in real time how to make sentences flow properly while still maintaining reader interest.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher, this comprehensive workshop is for you. Learn to become a published writer overnight, submit manuscripts the correct way, find the right publisher for your work, write irresistible query letters, determine when and how to get an agent and 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). Online blogging is a great way to get the word out about you, your service, your product, or information you want to share! You will learn step-by-step how to: * start a FREE blog with WordPress * choose a blog template * emphasize your blog content with a creative name * use your unique voice to share your expertise * connect your domain/website You will also learn how to earn an income with your blog, including links to other websites and advertising on your blog, as well as increase your internet ranking. A detailed tutorial will be emailed to set up your free Zoom account, then the webinar login information and materials will be sent the day of class.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). ChatGPT (AI) is here to stay and is the future for writers and content creators. Don’t be left behind! No prior AI experience required. Do you want to learn how to incorporate the power of cutting-edge technology to gain ideas and inspiration, write web content, articles, and even novels or scripts? In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn how to: register for a FREE ChatGPT account input effective writing prompts to avoid nonsense responses build creative content, from stories to marketing copy determine its capabilities and limitations understand ethical/legal considerations using ChatGPT There’s no doubt ChatGPT and similar AI systems will force the job market to evolve. It’s crucial for everyone to adapt, learn new skills, and be open to working in collaboration with AI, so start building your expertise in the world of ChatGPT now! The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark is a former journalist, current author and editor, and a nationwide Professor of Publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). Whether you need to make a dull work presentation more lively, mix laughter with learning in the classroom, or ultimately want to write for print/production or perform your own stand-up routine, this fast-paced session will show you how to apply humor to all aspects of your life. You will learn the anatomy of a joke, how to use your powers of observation to sharpen your wit, write different types of jokes, and use humor to entertain and influence people.

Are you nervous to begin filming and posting your own social media content? Do you have a business, product or service, but panic at the thought of putting yourself on social media? Well in this beginner class, you’ll learn helpful tips and strategies to create social media content with ease. You’ll never have to worry about freezing up in front of a camera, all thanks to the helpful skills you’ll be taking with you once your class is complete. We’ll walk you through a step-by-step process so that you can get started today!

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). Self-Publishing is all the rage, but is it the best option for YOU? Discover the pros and cons of all the self-publishing options, including print-on-demand and e-book publishing, as well as Amazon options. Leave with a rated description of 50 self-publishing companies. *Participants must be enrolled in “Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published”

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). If you love to travel and love to write, this is for you! We will discuss how to use all your senses in a new destination to create more detailed and in-depth descriptions that capture and maintain readers’ interest, and whether or not you need to include photos with your work. You will also learn how to find and submit your finished product to print and online markets, the business side of travel writing (how to take travel tax deductions), and how to avoid worn-out travel writing clichés.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). Learn how to save money every day with extreme couponing. Coupons are NOT just for groceries. The savings can add up to HUNDREDS or even THOUSANDS of dollars every year. This comprehensive workshop will teach you: where to find all different types of coupons, how to find the best coupon apps and websites, match coupons with sales for maximum savings and find other people to trade coupons and merchandise.

This class will provide participants with the fundamentals of fantasy football. If you are new to fantasy football, this is the class for you! Participants will learn how to draft players (there will be a mock 4 round draft), understand important terms and abbreviations needed to succeed in fantasy football, be provided tools (websites) that make it fun and easy to compete week to week, and how to begin a league. Participants will learn how fun and easy fantasy football can be.

Know as the Pizza Master “Pizzaiolo” in her family and community, our instructor Tess will guide you in her latest pizza class where you will create fantastic flatbread pizzas and pizza panini from scratch! If you are a part of a pizza loving family, this class is for you! Dive into the world of pizza making and take out pizza may just become a thing of the past!

Be kind to your body and mind with this slower-paced traditional hatha class that is excellent for beginners, experienced yogis, and students recovering from injuries. This class will explore range of motion, stretching, balance, movement, strength, and breathwork . Leave class feeling relaxed and recharged. Yoga mat required.

In this fun beginner class, you’ll learn the basics to create and begin your very own YouTube channel. Join the world’s largest media platform to share your hobbies, advice, instructions, gifts and more with the world and your audience! We’ll walk you through a step-by-step process so that you can get started today!

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). Romance is the #1 selling fiction genre. Whether you’re a new or experienced writer, this comprehensive session will help you sharpen your skills with practical step-by-step advice. You will discover the different romance sub-genres and understand the proven romance formula. You will also learn to create a unique setting, introduce your protagonist (lead character), percolate friction, and write relatable dialogue as well as intimate scenes. And don’t miss out on publishing options!

Some music teachers may not want you to know this, but you don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano. In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. How do we do it? While regular piano teachers teach note reading, piano professionals use chords. And you can learn all the chords you’ll need to play any song in this one session. Any song. Any style. Any key. If you can find middle C and know the meaning of Every Good Boy Does Fine, you already know enough to enroll in this workshop. Fee includes an online book and online video instruction.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). Medical terminology is the first step to any career in the medical field or simply to understand your family’s medical visits. This highly specialized language involves word building with root words, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations. You will leave with a solid foundation of medical language, as well as basic medical billing and coding terminology. After submitting and passing the open-book exam included in the workbook you receive in class, you will earn a Certificate of Completion. This comprehensive course is taught by longtime educator LeeAnne Krusemark, and Credentialed Medical Professional Vanessa Grinnell, RRT. No prior experience is necessary.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). In this comprehensive session, you will learn about special screenwriting terms and formats for television and the big screen. Learn how to plot a story, develop characters, and execute your work in the proper screenwriting format. Discover the difference between a Treatment, a Spec Script and a Shooting Script and when to do each. And get an inside look into the business of selling your script to agents and producers.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). Do you love animals, especially dogs? Learn how to make extra money by watching dogs or other pets! Learn about feeding, watering, and exercising pets. Our class will include how to make a good impression, what questions to ask when interviewing for a pet sitting job, and what to do when a dog has behavioral issues. You will also discover other services you can offer such as dog walking, grooming and puppy training. This class is taught by a seasoned professional pet sitter and a longtime entrepreneur.

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). If you can type, you can make money at home using your computer. Discover how and where to find clients, 50 ways to advertise/ market your services, effective home office equipment choices, and 100 ways to make money with a computer. Learn to be your own boss, set your own hours, and make more money. *Participants must also be enrolled in “Explore 250 Legitimate Home-Based Business Ideas”

This is a LIVE online course that will be held at the date/time listed. Participants must provide an email to receive the class log-in information. Please contact Amanda with questions (amanda.cambronne@isd194.org). Have you ever wanted to talk to a real agent or publisher? Are you tired of having your manuscripts critiqued by non-professionals or paying an editor too much money to change your writing to their voice? Bring your in-progress manuscript for an in-class critique of one page of your poetry, article, short story, screenplay, novel, non-fiction book, or children’s book. You can then leave a COPY of your manuscript for a professional critique of your entire manuscript (for an additional fee) and a list of publishers/agents who are interested in your type of work.