
In addition to our regular in-person classes, some classes are now being held on Zoom. If so, this will be noted in the class listing.
We think it is the most user-friendly of the many distance learning platforms. Because we here at N.A.C.E. are unable to offer technical support for online courses, we are providing this GUIDE for you to get started and help you have a successful online learning experience.
Some General Guidelines for the Virtual Classroom:
- Do not share meeting links with anyone outside of the class group.
- Inform others in your household that you are on a video course, so they know that if they walk in the room, they will be on camera (even if you navigate away from the video by searching for something on an Internet browser).
- Be aware of your background on your screen.
- Turn your camera on and have it at eye-level.
- Mute your microphone when you are not speaking so that other students are not distracted by background noises.
Some Guidelines for Students:
- Sign into the video conferencing platform using your full name, so that instructors can admit you to the class meeting.
- If the instructor is speaking and you don’t want to interrupt, most platforms have a chat window. This is a great way to get your question down (so you don’t forget it), without interrupting the class.
- If you are finding your home network has delays or interruptions, you can turn off your video function and just listen and speak.
- Please be sure to use the same name for Zoom as you did to register for the course, so the instructor can compare to the roster.
Some Guidelines for Instructors:
- Email communication may be more frequent when leading an online course, especially to share a syllabus, reading materials, or other resources. When your class is online, you might find it useful to send a weekly email to your students, even though you might not normally do this.
- Explore the video conferencing capabilities and adapt them to fit the needs of your class. Whether that is how you want students to appear on the screen, or how you want them to ask questions, you should practice high-use features. Major video conferencing platforms have features guides online, but you can always reach out to your Program Manger with specific questions.
Greater Newburyport Adult & Community Education (GNACE) is a completely self-sustaining program that is funded primarily from class fees, grants, and private donations. While we operate under the auspices of the Newburyport Public School System, GNACE receives no public funding from the City of Newburyport or school system. Show your support for lifelong learning by making a tax-deductible donation to ensure that we can continue to offer valuable educational programs that our community has come to rely on.
Contact Patty St. John at 978-992-8060 or [email protected] for more information.
- People just like YOU! Now’s the perfect time to… learn a new language, explore the natural world, paint a landscape, make jewelry, research your family tree, get your body moving.
- Those are just a few of the nearly 200 exciting classes offered by GNACE each year.
- Browse our catalog and try something new!
- Anyone in the Greater Newburyport community and beyond is welcome to take classes or be an instructor.
- Most classes are available to teens 15 years and older.
- If a class is cancelled, a refund or class voucher will be given.
- Refunds are not given on the day class begins or after a class begins.
- If notice of class withdrawal is made within three (3) days prior to the class start date, there is no refund.
- In order to receive a refund or class voucher, students must give notice of withdrawal at least (4) days prior to class start date. If you choose a voucher, it may be used anytime for any class and has no expiration date.
- If, for any reason, the Newburyport schools are closed or cancelled (ie. inclement weather)… GNACE classes will also be cancelled.
- Check the Website, Facebook, Instagram, or call (978) 992-8060 for class cancellation updates.
- If a class is canceled, a make-up day will be coordinated with the instructor and students.
- We do not send registration confirmations. We only contact you if your class is cancelled or full.
- Download Our Registration Form for Offline/Mail-In Registration.
- Your instructor will email you the link within 1-week of class start date.
- To participate you need only basic computer skills and a strong internet connection.
- You will need to download Zoom onto your computer HERE. And to test your system, Zoom offers a test site HERE.
- Here are some instructions on how-to join a meeting with special instructions for Mac and Windows computers.
- Please email us and someone will get back to you to discuss the details.
- Lastly, we have compiled some guidelines for STUDENTS & INSTRUCTORS.