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Hi there — I'm Skits, the friendly face around here. Jerry built this whole classroom for folks like you: people who'd rather not feel left behind by all this new tech, but who don't want to sit through a four-hour class with a 20-year-old talking too fast. Every course is about 10 minutes. You don't sign up for anything. You don't give us a credit card. You just click and learn — and pause whenever you need to. If you'd rather have Jerry come to your kitchen table instead, that works too. Either way, this is a no-rush, no-pressure place. Welcome.
Pick whichever feels right. You can mix and match.
Start with whichever sounds most useful right now. They're all free and they all stand alone.
The internet doesn't have to be scary. How to spot scams, protect your information, and browse with confidence. Built for seniors from the ground up.
Start CoursePhishing emails look more real every day. The exact red flags to spot — with real examples you can practice on. The #1 course we recommend to seniors.
Start CourseIf you're using the same password for everything, this one's for you. Strong passwords, password managers, in plain English — no tech jargon.
Start CourseNever used Zoom before? Joining a meeting, using the controls, even hosting your own call — step by step. Perfect for staying connected to family or attending appointments online.
Start CourseStop losing documents. We'll set up a folder system, clean out your Downloads folder, and show you shortcuts that make finding files easy.
Start CoursePlanning a trip? Fake booking sites, too-good-to-be-true deals, and shady travel offers. How to spot them before you hand over your credit card.
Start CourseBuilt by someone who's been teaching tech to grown adults for 40+ years.
If a word needs explaining, we explain it. We don't assume you know what a "browser" is or a "URL" or "the cloud." We just walk through it.
The video pauses when you pause. You can repeat any section. There's no timer counting down. There's no quiz that makes you feel stupid if you miss it.
Online courses are free, no strings. If you need in-home tutoring later, you pay then. We never put you on a mailing list or chase you with sales emails. We never use your email for anything other than the certificate you asked for.
Jerry regularly speaks at senior centers, libraries, churches, and civic groups around Winchester, Frederick County, and the Shenandoah Valley.
Topics Jerry covers for community groups: spotting scams and phishing, staying safe online, password basics, Zoom and video calling for family connections, smartphone basics, what to buy when it's time for a new computer, and "what's actually going on with AI" — in plain English. Sessions run 30 to 60 minutes and include time for questions. For community organizations (senior centers, libraries, churches, civic groups) there's no charge. For-profit organizations are billed at the standard speaking rate. Call 540.303.2410 to schedule.
Yes. Every online microcourse is free. No signup, no credit card, no trial that becomes a charge. They're each about 10 minutes long. You can take one, take five, or pop in and out. The free courses are Jerry's way of giving back to the Winchester community.
Yes. Private in-home tutoring is available at $125/hr (1-hour minimum on-site). Jerry comes to you — kitchen table, home office, wherever you're most comfortable — and works through whatever's stumping you, at your pace. Group classes for senior centers, libraries, and community organizations are also available; call to discuss.
Perfect. The whole point of Skits' Classroom is for folks who've never touched some of this stuff before. Safe Surfing for Seniors and Stay Safe Online assume nothing. If you want one-on-one help, Jerry's done this 40+ years and will never make you feel rushed or silly for asking. There's no such thing as a dumb question here.
Absolutely. The online courses are free for anyone to take — share the link with whoever you want. For in-home tutoring, two people learning together is the same hourly rate (no extra charge), and it's often more fun and helps both of you retain what you learn.
No. You just need a computer or tablet with internet, and a few quiet minutes. The courses run in any web browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, doesn't matter. If you don't have a computer yet and want to know what to buy, call 540.303.2410 — Jerry will help you pick something that fits your needs without overpaying.
Yes. Jerry regularly speaks at senior centers, libraries, churches, civic groups, and community organizations on tech basics, scam awareness, and computer safety. For community groups there's no charge; for-profit organizations are billed at the standard speaking rate. Call 540.303.2410 to schedule.
No signup. No catch. Pick a 10-minute course that sounds useful and click. Want Jerry in your kitchen instead? Call 540.303.2410.
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