About this class

Your online presence is how the world sees you when you're not in the room. It's your social media profiles, the things you post, the photos you share, and the impression people get when they look you up. Digital Presence is a class about taking control of that story and making it yours.

Each week, we focus on a different aspect of building and managing your personal online identity. You'll learn how to set up and use social media with intention, not just scrolling but actually creating and sharing things that represent who you are. You'll build a simple personal website using free tools. You'll learn how to curate your online identity so it reflects the version of you that you want people to see.

We also talk about the other side of digital presence: privacy, safety, and understanding what happens with the information you put online. Guest speakers from the digital and creative worlds join us to share how they've built their own online identities. This is a hands-on class where you'll work on your own profiles and projects every session.

What you'll do

Topics we cover

What is a digital presence and why does it matter?
Social media with intention: setting up profiles that represent who you really are
Content creation basics: what to post, how to post it, and finding your voice online
Building a personal website using free tools (Google Sites, Carrd, or similar)
Curating your online identity: choosing what to share and what to keep private
Privacy and safety: understanding your digital footprint and protecting yourself
Photography and visuals for social media: making your posts look great
Telling your story online: how to share your interests, passions, and personality

How we learn

ActivitySet up or refresh your social media profiles during class with guidance and feedback

ActivityCreate a simple personal website from scratch in a single session

ActivityContent creation workshop: take photos, write posts, and share them with the group for feedback

ActivityDigital footprint audit: look at what's currently out there about you and decide what stays and what goes

ActivityPeer review: share your profiles and website with classmates and get constructive feedback

Community ExcursionVisit a creative studio or digital agency to see how professionals build online identities

Community ExcursionPublic library digital lab: explore free tools and resources for building your presence

Guest SpeakerContent creator or social media professional sharing how they built their online presence

Guest SpeakerDigital privacy expert explaining how to stay safe while being visible online

Mix of activities, Community Excursions, and Guest Speakers.

Who it's for

Open to all adult learners. Designed for adults with I/DD, autistic adults, and neurodivergent learners. Self-Direction (IDGS) funding accepted, subject to approval by your fiscal intermediary. Whether you're brand new to social media or you've been using it for years, this class meets you where you are. No tech background needed.

Schedule

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Pricing

$75 per session · 90 min per class. Bundle discounts apply when you register for multiple sessions: 10% off for 4 or more, 20% off for 8 or more, across any combination of classes at The Grove.

Registration is handled on our secure registration site.