Cox Tech Tank
La Mesa Location
Cox Communications and San Diego Oasis have teamed up to make learning technology affordable, accessible and designed to help you address your specific needs. This center offers one-on-one sessions, technology demonstrations, and mini workshops for smartphone apps.
Cox Tech Tank Workshops, 1:1’s and Demonstrations at our La Mesa location are led by Technology Learning Specialist Monserrat Callejas. Consultations are available in Spanish at our La Mesa location.
Contact Us: [email protected] | (619) 881-6262
Oasis Innovation Center (OIC)
Rancho Bernardo Location
Technology workshops at our Oasis Innovation Center in Rancho Bernardo would not be possible without the support of Arlene & Michael Bardin, the McCarthy Family, Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation, Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary, and Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo.
Oasis Innovation Center Workshops at our Rancho Bernardo Location are led by David Beevers, Digital Divide Program Manager.
Contact us: [email protected] or call (858) 240-2880
La Mesa Workshops
Cox Tech Tank Workshops provide members with hands-on review of popular and useful smartphone apps. Sessions last 45 minutes, and are designed for a limited number of participants that allows individualized attention in a welcoming and relaxed learning environment.
One-on-One Sessions
Saturday appointments now available on the 3rd Saturday of every month!
Schedule individual 20-30 minute sessions* with our Technology Learning Specialist for help with general smartphone, tablet, and computer questions. To reserve your spot, call us at (619) 881-6262 or email [email protected].
- Instructional only, repair services not available
- Both over the phone or in person
- Includes services like Smartphone Settings for Seniors, where you can schedule time to bring your smartphone in for senior-friendly customizations
* To best serve interested participants, individual sessions are limited to one session per day, and a total of two sessions per week.
Rancho Bernardo Workshops
Oasis Innovation Center Workshops provide members with hands-on review of popular and useful smartphone apps. Sessions last 45 minutes, and are designed for a limited number of participants that allows individualized attention in a welcoming and relaxed learning environment.
About the Oasis Innovation Center
The Oasis Innovation Center (OIC) at the Rancho Bernardo location is a collaboration that will focus on adoption of innovative technology for older adults, relevant to older adult wellness, healthcare, and lifelong learning needs.
Aiming to benefit both older adults and innovative enterprises seeking to serve them, OIC is developing the following ideas:
- On-site telehealth care center
- Smart Campus
- Smart Home demonstration space similar to the Cox Tech Tank at Oasis in La Mesa
- Technology classes, workshops, and demonstrations
- “Smart Bar” tech support
- Collaborations with universities and research centers for relevant studies on aging and technology, and
- Startup support relating to products and services for seniors
Whenever possible, OIC programs will have a physical and a virtual reach. OIC’s goal is to continue evolving with new technologies.
Designed Around Relevance, Technology, Learning
In 2030, there will be 1.2M residents aged 65+ living in San Diego County (an unprecedented third of County’s population).
Community Investment
OIC is a resource to a rapidly growing older adult population in San Diego and around the globe. Building on Oasis’ 36-year expertise and its 56,000-membership base, OIC is envisioned as a true collaboration between healthcare and senior care providers, technology companies, as well as leading researchers in the aging field.
OIC is a social ecosystem necessary to support older adults, their families and caregivers and empowers seniors and their support systems to thrive at home with purpose and independence. Helping older adults “cross the digital divide” is mission critical.
Older adults often feel alienated by new technology, and mastery of technology skills can reduce isolation and improve self-esteem and confidence. OIC’s vision is to create a sustainable and scalable model with technology adoption and innovation to transform the experience of aging.
Resources for Online Classes
New to online classes? Need help using Zoom?
Use these resources to learn how to access your online account, access Zoom class login information, and more!
Online Technology Classes
We have a number of videos from our recent Technology Fairs. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- What is the Cloud?
- Passwords Strategy
- Streaming Services
- Elder Scams and Fraud
- Crypto-Currency 101
- Apple vs. Google
Additional Resources
Smartphone Accessibility Guides & How-To Videos | Tips to make your phone easier to see, hear and use
Online Safety: English | Spanish
Watch “About the Tech Tank” video playlist.