The Zoom Classroom

Zoom sessions for Summer 2022

(If looking for Spring 2022 Zoom schedule, scroll down)

Students are welcome to attend any Zoom session.

Make sure that you look under BASICS if you are a Basics student and TOPICS if you are a Topics student.

One class (Brain Fitness Topics 1) has been set aside for hybrid/face to face. This Zoom session will be on Mondays from 10 - 11:30 at the Joan Kroc Center, in the Community Room. You MUST be registered in this section of Brain Fitness and have already submitted proof of vaccination to attend. Here are detailed instructions for uploading proof of vaccination cards.

Here are the options for Summer 2022. Details on Zoom rooms and more will be added before the Summer session begins.

Basics classes for Summer 2022

Tues: 11 - 12:30 pm (Mindy)

Wed: 11-12:30 pm (Yael)

Wed: 6:30 - 7 for BrainHQ questions (Yael)

Wed: 7 - 7:30 pm (Yael/Mindy)

Thur: 11 - 12:30 pm (Yael)

Topics classes for Summer 2022

Mon: 10 - 11:30 am (In person, Kroc Center) (Mary/Debbie)

Tue: 1 - 2:30 pm (Bridget)

Wed: 9:30 - 11 am (Debbie)

Wed: 12:30 - 2 pm (Debbie)

Wed: 7:30 - 8 pm (Debbie)

Thur: 1 - 2:30 pm (Bridget)

Thur 1:15 - 2:00 pm (St. Paul's group) (Debbie)

Sat 10 - 11:30 am (The Glen) (Mindy/Trudy)

Zoom information for Spring 2022

Finding your Zoom class

There are multiple Zoom sessions for Brain Fitness students. You are welcome to attend any of these sessions for your class (basics or topics). If you like, attend more than one to hear a different perspective on that week's lesson.

To find your Zoom room, look under the heading "Basics & Topics Sessions at a Glance". Locate your day and time and click on your instructor. Click on the link to get started.

OR, use the calendar to select an instructor and time. Click on the title to get the Zoom link.

Scroll to the bottom to learn more about Zoom and to find details on each of the Zoom days and times.

Important note: Passcode may be required

Zoom may ask you for the passcode for the Zoom classroom even if you used the link with the passcode embedded. Here is a list of the different passcodes:

Mindy Jo Sloan: No passcode, but there is a waiting room
Bridget Wright: No passcode, but there is a waiting room
Debbie Flores: Wednesday morning Passcode: 104440
Debbie Flores: Wednesday afternoon Passcode: 886644
Debbie Flores: Thursday afternoon: 224466
Pey-Lih Littler: No passcode, but there is a waiting room
Wednesday evening team: Passcode: emeritus

Basics and Topics Sessions at a Glance

Basics Zoom Sessions

Tuesday, 11 - 12:30 pm, Pey-Lih Littler

Wednesdays 10 - 11:30 am, Pey-Lih Littler

Basics & Topics: Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Team

- 6:30 - 7:00 questions on BrainHQ with Debbie Flores
- 7:00 - 7:30, Basics with Mindy Sloan and Pey-Lih Littler
- 7:30 - 8:00 Topics with Mary Burns

Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:15 Debbie Flores (Basics & Topics for St. Paul's Plaza only)--POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Saturday 10:00 - 11:30 am Mindy Sloan (Basics & Topics for The Glen Learning Community students)

Topics Zoom Sessions

Tuesday, 1 pm - 2:30 pm, Bridget Wright

Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:00 am, Debbie Flores

Wednesday, 12:30 - 2:00 pm, Debbie Flores

Basics & Topics: Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Team

- 6:30 - 7:00 questions on BrainHQ with Debbie Flores
- 7:00 - 7:30, Basics with Mindy Sloan and Pey-Lih Littler
- 7:30 - 8:00 Topics with Mary Burns

Thursdays, 1:15 - 2:00 Debbie Flores (Basics & Topics for St. Paul's Plaza only)--POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Friday, 10:30 am- 12:00 pm, Mindy Sloan

Saturday 10:00 - 11:30 am Mindy Sloan (Basics & Topics for The Glen Learning Community students)

Calendar to find Zoom links and phone numbers

Directions: Click on the session that you wish to attend. You will see the zoom address, phone numbers and more. You can also click to "add to my calendar" to add the event to your Google calendar.

NOTE: You can view the calendar by the week, month or agenda. Select your desired view.

Meet the Instructors

Debbie Flores, MS

Debbie has been teaching Brain Fitness since the Fall of 2016. She has a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, a Bachelor's degree in Gerontology, and an Associate degree in Psychology. She focuses on simplifying the principles of healthy living so students can understand practical ways to implement them into their lives and enjoy a healthier brain and a better quality of life. Debbie is also the go to person for questions on BrainHQ.

Mary Burns, MS, MA

Mary has been teaching Brain Fitness since 2008. She has a MS degree in Exercise Science and an MA in Educational Technology. She is responsible for most of the lessons and the website. She usually does the Wednesday evening Zoom and enjoys the challenge of whittling the lesson to a short 30 minutes. She is a good contact for technology related questions.

Mindy Jo Sloan, Ph.D.

Mindy joined the Brain Fitness faculty team in Spring 2021. She has many years of experience at other institutions of higher education. Her graduate degrees are in School Psychology, and she has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Mindy believes that education can transform lives, not just the life of the learner but also the lives of those who may be influenced by the learner. She enjoys discussing how to live a healthier life and to serve others.

Bridget Wright, MPH

Bridget has a master’s degree of Public Health and a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Nutrition Sciences. She has many years of experience working in the fields of health promotion, disease prevention, healthy aging and nutrition. Bridget has been an Instructor with SDCCE for 5 years, teaching Nutrition and Healthy Living courses.

Pey-Lih Littler, M.Sc, RDN

Pey-Lih is a licensed registered dietitian and a CDC certified Lifestyle Coach. She has a M.Sc. degree in Biomedical Sciences and Bachelor's degrees in Chemistry and in Food and Nutrition. She is excited about helping students unravel the science behind the brain, making it digestible. She likes to cook, bike, and read.

Yael Loberfeld, MA

Yael Lorberfeld has been teaching Brain Fitness since 2019. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology by the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. She has been working since 1997 in Mental health as a Psychotherapist, School Psychologist and teaching topics related to Mental Health and Wellbeing, in Spanish and in English. She has a certificate on Family Leadership Coaching by The San Diego University for Integrative Studies. She is the cofounder of a nonprofit organization and an active volunteer in her community, working as an educator for children to develop social responsibility. She loves to teach and to study. She enjoys to read, to hear music and travel. She is currently on sabbatical, but will return in Spring 2022.

Trudy Russo, MA

Trudy is the newest addition to the Brain Fitness Team joining summer 2022.

She has MA in International Health and Development and has worked extensively abroad in the field of international nutrition. She ran a non-profit organization called Vitamin Angels that serves people who are medically underserved in developing countries.

She became a Brain Longevity Specialist with Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation and Certified Brain Health with the Amen Clinic

and has been a guest speaker representing ARPF for San Diego Community College’s Alzheimer’s “Science of Prevention” class series.

Trudy is passionate about brain health and anything related to brain health, longevity, and prevention.

Instructions on accessing Zoom

Zoom is a relatively easy program to use. There is a link to the Zoom room (which you can find in the calendar by clicking on the individual class). This link will open a page in your browser which will ask your permission to use the Zoom app. The first time that you use Zoom, you will be asked to download the Zoom software, if you don't already have it. When you download the program once, you will not have to do it again on your computer.

Zoom can then be accessed via the link or by clicking on the app and including the meeting ID and password.

NOTE: Some people who do not have a webcam or microphone, but would like to be able to communicate with the class. In this case, you can call in using one of the phone numbers under your session. You can then view the video on your computer and hear and respond via your phone.

Do you have a mobile device? Then go to the app store and download the free Zoom app and set it up. Then, when you click on the link for your session, it will automatically open in the app. Or, just as easy, open the app and tap join a meeting, then add the meeting ID.

For instructions on joining a specific Zoom session, please see the options below the video instructions.

Remember, it is optional to join our Zoom meetings. We hope you do, but if you don't, we hope you will enjoy the lesson and videos each week.

Using Zoom for the first time

Zoom is a program that you will download. If you are using a computer, you will be prompted the first time you connect to download this program. After that, it will always open when you click on the Zoom link.

To join a Zoom session, you would first click on the Zoom link (https://cccconfernow.zoom.us/j/*********)

The ********* will be the Zoom room number. Each instructor has a different link, so make sure and use the link for your instructor (below).

It will ask if you want to download the app. Approve this. Then, you will see that you are connected.

If you have a webcam with a microphone, select "computer audio".

If you do not have a webcam and/or a way to communicate via your computer, click phone call, where you will see a phone number to call on your device and your participant ID. Call in with your phone, and then click "done" on the screen. You will then be connected via webcam and your phone.

If you do not have a webcam or microphone, you can call in (via your phone) . To do this, see below (General instructions for Joining by phone)

If you want to use an Android or iPad tablet to join us, you will go to the App store and download the free Zoom app. The app is available in Google Play and in the Apple App store. After, when you click on the link it will automatically open in the app. Or, you can open the app and tap join a meeting, then add the meeting ID.

For additional instructions on using Zoom in an iPad or mobile device, see tutorials below. There are a few differences, so we do recommend you view these videos if you are using a mobile phone.

General Instructions on Joining by Phone

Following are detailed instructions for joining by phone only, in case you would like to read through them:

Dial an in-country number. If you dial a toll number, your carrier rates will apply. You can find the numbers on your meeting invitation or a full list of international dial-in numbers at https://zoom.us/zoomconference.
You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID - the nine (9), ten (10), or eleven (11) digit ID provided to you by the host, followed by #.
If the meeting has not already started and join before host is not enabled, you will be prompted to enter the host key to start the meeting. Since you are not host, press # to wait if you are participant.
You will be prompted to enter your unique participant ID. This only applies if you have joined on the computer or mobile device or are a panelist in a webinar. Press # to skip.
To disconnect from the meeting, just hang up your phone.

Student Guide To Zoom and videos

New to Zoom? Here you can find a detailed guide, as well as a few videos.

Detailed Guide to Zoom: You can access this guide online, or just view it below.

All about Zoom.pdf

Short videos to show you features of Zoom

More help:

And, for more assistance, go to the GCFLearnFree website (a tutorial website) to learn about Zoom: Click here for the GCFLearnFree site.

Using Zoom on smartphone and tablet (a little lengthy but lots of information!)

+1 646 876 9923 (US Toll)

+1 301 715 8592 (US Toll)

You may be asked for the Meeting ID: 919 195 9460

You may be asked for the Password: emeritus

*Note: The phone numbers above may bring a charge, depending upon the service plan you have set up with your carrier. If you have free long-distance (as most smart phones do), there should be no charge.

Thursday Afternoon Basics & Topics: St. Paul's Plaza, Debbie Flores, Instructor, 1:15 - 2:00 pm

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

This class is for St. Paul's Plaza students.

Just prior to the Thursday afternoon session, click below if you are joining by computer or tablet:

https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/99952820317?pwd=K0l6dmkyYk0ydllPM3hwUG1QSFdiZz09

Or, if you don't have access to a computer, join by phone:

+1 669 900 6833 (US Toll)

+1 346 248 7799 (US Toll)

+1 253 215 8782 (US Toll)

+1 646 876 9923 (US Toll)

+1 301 715 8592 (US Toll)

+1 312 626 6799 (US Toll)

You may be asked for the meeting ID: 999 5282 0317

Passcode: 224466

*Note: The phone numbers above may bring a charge, depending upon the service plan you have set up with your carrier. If you have free long-distance (as most smart phones do), there should be no charge.

Friday Morning TOPICS: Mindy Jo Sloan, Instructor. Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Just prior to the Friday morning session, click below if you are joining by computer or tablet:

https://cccconfer.zoom.us/my/mindyzoomroomsdccd

Or, if you don't have access to a computer, join by phone:

+1 669 900 6833 (US Toll)

+1 253 215 8782 (US Toll)

+1 346 248 7799 (US Toll)

+1 301 715 8592 (US Toll)

+1 312 626 6799 (US Toll)

+1 646 876 9923 (US Toll)

You may asked for the meeting ID: 677 548 4280

No passcode or password, but there is a waiting room. You will be let in by the instructor.

*Note: The phone numbers above may bring a charge, depending upon the service plan you have set up with your carrier. If you have free long-distance (as most smart phones do), there should be no charge.

The Glen Saturday Morning Basics & Topics, Glen Learning Center Community only, Mindy Jo Sloan, Instructor. Time: 10:00 -11:30 am

This class is for Glen Learning Center Community Students

Just prior to the Saturday morning session, click below if you are joining by computer or tablet:

https://cccconfer.zoom.us/my/mindyzoomroomsdccd

Or, if you don't have access to a computer, join by phone:

+1 669 900 6833 (US Toll)

+1 253 215 8782 (US Toll)

+1 346 248 7799 (US Toll)

+1 301 715 8592 (US Toll)

+1 312 626 6799 (US Toll)

+1 646 876 9923 (US Toll)

You may asked for the meeting ID: 677 548 4280

No passcode or password, but there is a waiting room. You will be let in by the instructor.

*Note: The phone numbers above may bring a charge, depending upon the service plan you have set up with your carrier. If you have free long-distance (as most smart phones do), there should be no charge.