Discover the joy of Virtual Reality by stepping into the exciting world of virtual reality with Stue in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. Using the Meta-Quest VR headset, participants will explore immersive experiences designed to inspire, entertain, and energize. Travel the globe, enjoy gentle movement and exercise, engage in interactive learning, or soar through the cosmos, all from the comfort of your own space. No prior experience is needed. Just curiosity and a sense of adventure.
Instructor:Jim StueberMembers: $56; General Public: $61
Course #:TEC141 | Room:Computer Lab
Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu Th | 9/15/2026 & 9/17/2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM This class meets 2 times Seats Available:2
This class will describe the artificial intelligence (AI) platforms ChatGPT and Gemini, how they work, how to get started as a generative AI user, and how to write effective AI prompts. It will also discuss samples of AI output and describe downsides, ethical considerations, and fraud warnings associated with the use of AI. The class will conclude with a discussion about ways that class attendees can use ChatGPT to do fun things (e.g., create personal caricatures, trivia questions, or a birthday poem for a friend) and perform tasks in daily life.
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, from search engines and writing tools to photo apps, maps, customer service, health information, travel planning, and personal organization. This beginner-friendly course invites participants to explore AI with curiosity rather than fear. No technical background is required.
Participants will learn what artificial intelligence is, how common AI tools work in general terms, where AI is already showing up, and how to ask better questions when using AI-powered systems. The course will focus on practical understanding rather than any one product or platform. Participants will compare different kinds of AI tools, discuss what they can and cannot do, and practice evaluating AI-generated information with healthy skepticism.
The course will also address privacy, misinformation, bias, accessibility, and ethical use. Through hands-on examples and guided discussion, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of AI, a stronger ability to evaluate new tools, and greater confidence deciding when AI may be useful, when it may not be appropriate, and how to stay in control as a thoughtful human user.
Instructor:Pam DoranMembers: $20; General Public: $25
Course #:TEC147 | Room:Cypress Hall
Day of Week | Date | Time : W | 10/14/2026 - 10/28/2026 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM This class meets 3 times Seats Available:40
Discover the joy of Virtual Reality by stepping into the exciting world of virtual reality with Stue in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. Using the Meta-Quest VR headset, participants will explore immersive experiences designed to inspire, entertain, and energize. Travel the globe, enjoy gentle movement and exercise, engage in interactive learning, or soar through the cosmos, all from the comfort of your own space. No prior experience is needed. Just curiosity and a sense of adventure.
Instructor:Jim StueberMembers: $56; General Public: $61
Course #:TEC141 | Room:Computer Lab
Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu Th | 10/20/2026 & 10/22/2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM This class meets 2 times Seats Available:4
This program traces the development of Secret Writing from Byzantium to Al-Qaeda, and reveals the chemicals used to both produce the vanishing writing and then to the retrieval of the messages. The techniques were used for centuries by government officials, royalty, politicians, the military, lovers, and spies. See German Formula documents so advanced that they were held from the public for almost 100 years. How Royal heads were lost because of compromised messages written in invisible ink. See unique variations used by Greeks, Persians, Russians, French, Germans and the Confederacy. See what a Secret Writing Detection Station today uses to detect the presence of Secret Writing.
Instructor:Dr. Don WymanMembers: $10; General Public: $15
Course #:HIS142 | Room:Cypress Hall
Day of Week | Date | Time: F | 12/4/2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Seats Available:42
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Discover the joy of Virtual Reality by stepping into the exciting world of virtual reality with Stue in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. Using the Meta-Quest VR headset, participants will explore immersive experiences designed to inspire, entertain, and energize. Travel the globe, enjoy gentle movement and exercise, engage in interactive learning, or soar through the cosmos, all from the comfort of your own space. No prior experience is needed. Just curiosity and a sense of adventure.
Instructor:Jim Stueber Course #: TEC141 | Room:Computer Lab Day of Week | Date | Time:Tu Th | 7/28/2026 - 7/28/2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
Discover the joy of Virtual Reality by stepping into the exciting world of virtual reality with Stue in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class. Using the Meta-Quest VR headset, participants will explore immersive experiences designed to inspire, entertain, and energize. Travel the globe, enjoy gentle movement and exercise, engage in interactive learning, or soar through the cosmos, all from the comfort of your own space. No prior experience is needed. Just curiosity and a sense of adventure.
This program traces the development of Secret Writing from Byzantium to Al-Qaeda, and reveals the chemicals used to both produce the vanishing writing and then to the retrieval of the messages. The techniques were used for centuries by government officials, royalty, politicians, the military, lovers, and spies. See German Formula documents so advanced that they were held from the public for almost 100 years. How Royal heads were lost because of compromised messages written in invisible ink. See unique variations used by Greeks, Persians, Russians, French, Germans and the Confederacy. See what a Secret Writing Detection Station today uses to detect the presence of Secret Writing. 
