Learn the technology skills you actually need for school.
Today’s students are expected to use technology constantly, but knowing how to use a phone or browse the internet doesn’t necessarily mean knowing how to use technology effectively for school.
Equal Access Technology Services provides one-on-one technology training for middle school, high school, college, and adult students.
We focus on practical skills that help students become more independent, organized, and confident with their technology.
Schedule a free 30-minute phone or virtual consultation to discuss your technology needs and find the right EATS service for you. Or, read more about our services below.
What Can We Help With?
Computer Skills
Build the everyday computer skills you need for school.
We can help you learn:
- Windows and macOS
- Keyboard shortcuts
- File and folder organization
- Downloading and uploading files
- Managing files on your computer
- Installing software
- Cloud storage
- Connecting printers and other devices
- Basic troubleshooting
Microsoft Office
Learn how to use the tools you are actually expected to use in school.
Training can include:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Formatting documents
- Creating presentations
- Working with spreadsheets
- Organizing school files
- Using templates
- Keyboard shortcuts
Google Workspace
Get comfortable with the tools many schools use every day.
We can help with:
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Google Slides
- Google Drive
- Gmail
- Sharing and collaborating on documents
- Organizing files
- Submitting assignments
School Technology
Every school uses technology a little differently.
We can help you become comfortable with platforms such as:
- Canvas
- Blackboard
- Moodle
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- School email
- Online assignment systems
- Digital textbooks
- Online testing platforms
Bring the platform your school uses, and we’ll work with you on the skills you need.
Preparing for College?
Starting college often means becoming responsible for your own technology for the first time.
We can help students prepare by learning how to:
- Set up a new laptop
- Organize school files
- Back up important work
- Use cloud storage
- Manage school email
- Create professional documents
- Make presentations
- Communicate with instructors
- Use online learning platforms
- Protect their accounts and personal information
- Troubleshoot common technology problems
College Technology Setup
Getting a new laptop for college?
We can help you get everything ready before classes begin.
A setup session can include:
- Initial computer setup
- Operating system updates
- Essential software
- School accounts
- Cloud storage
- Web browsers
- Accessibility settings
- Printers and accessories
- File organization
- Basic cybersecurity
Using AI for School
Artificial intelligence is becoming an important part of education.
We can teach students how to use tools such as ChatGPT responsibly and effectively.
Topics can include:
- Brainstorming ideas
- Understanding difficult concepts
- Creating study materials
- Organizing information
- Improving productivity
- Checking and revising work
- Understanding the limitations of AI
- Academic integrity and responsible use
The goal is to help students use AI as a learning and productivity tool, not as a replacement for learning.
Technology Training for Students With Disabilities
Technology can be an important part of academic independence.
Our assistive technology experience allows us to provide training involving accessibility features and tools such as:
- Screen readers
- Screen magnification
- Voice control
- Dictation
- Keyboard accessibility
- Accessible document workflows
- iOS accessibility
- Windows accessibility
- Other assistive technology
Training can be adapted to the student’s individual technology, learning environment, and goals.
One-on-One. Practical. Personalized.
You don’t need to take a generic computer class.
We’ll work with the technology you actually use for school and focus on the skills you actually need.
Whether you need help with one assignment-related technology problem, want to learn Microsoft Word, or need help getting your entire college laptop set up, we’ll work at your pace.
Ready to Become More Confident With Technology?
Build the technology skills you need to succeed in school and beyond.
Schedule a technology assistance session today.
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