# SDM Foundation: making technology easy

> Here at SDM we focus on teaching people how to use technology, such as computers and the Internet, to enrich their lives\. All of our help is FREE\!

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## Pages
- [Donations](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/donations/)
- [Home](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/)
- [Support Our Summer Technology Program for Kids](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/summer-technology-program-sponsorship/)
- [About Us](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/our-mission/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/contact-us/)

## Posts
- [Download vs Upload: What the Up and Down Arrows Really Mean](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/2026/04/22/download-vs-upload-what-the-up-and-down-arrows-really-mean/): Download vs Upload: confused by the symbols? Learn what the up \& down arrows mean, how they work, and an easy way to remember the difference\.
- [How to Help Windows 11 Boot Faster](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/2026/06/17/how-to-help-windows-11-boot-faster/): Some programs configure themselves to automatically start when you boot your computer, which can slow it down\. In order to help Windows 11 boot faster, you can take these actions\.
- [Three Ways to Scan Documents With Your iPhone](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/2026/02/11/three-ways-to-scan-documents-with-your-iphone/): Scan documents with your iPhone using built\-in tools\. Learn three easy ways to scan papers into PDFs or images no scanner required\.
- [How to Create a Simple WordPress Website](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/2026/05/20/create-a-simple-wordpress-website/): This article demonstrates how to create a simple WordPress site from the very beginning, using wordpress\.com for hosting\.
- [What Is HTTP vs HTTPS? Tech Terms Explained](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/2026/06/10/what-is-http-vs-https-tech-terms-explained/): HTTP vs HTTPS explained: learn the difference between secure and non\-secure connections and how to stay safe when browsing online\.

## Venues
- [The SDM Shop](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/venue/sdm-foundation-2/)
- [Milano Center](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/venue/milano-center/)
- [Zoom with SDM](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/venue/zoom-with-sdm/)

## Events
- [Video Creation \- Upper Elementary/Middle School](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/event/video-editing-upper-elementary-middle-school-8-20/): Students will work individually or in pairs with a Lego Spike Prime kit\. Time will be split between learning how to build a robotic device, and programming basic robotic functions\. Lego programming is done in Scratch\-like block coding\.
- [Scratch Basics \- Upper Elementary/Middle School](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/event/scratch-basics-upper-elementary-middle-school-8-18/): In this lesson students will learn to draw a complex picture on an iPad using different drawing and coloring techniques\. We use the Procreate program on iPads, with Apple pencils\. Procreate includes the ability to add animation to pictures and this will be introduced\.  Students’ completed pictures can be emailed to them at the conclusion of the lesson\. There is no minimum age recommendation, as no reading or math are required\. Competence in using a computer is required\.
- [Scratch Advanced \- Upper Elementary/Middle School](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/event/scratch-advanced-upper-elementary-middle-school-8-6/): In this lesson students will learn to draw a complex picture on an iPad using different drawing and coloring techniques\. We use the Procreate program on iPads, with Apple pencils\. Procreate includes the ability to add animation to pictures and this will be introduced\.  Students’ completed pictures can be emailed to them at the conclusion of the lesson\. There is no minimum age recommendation, as no reading or math are required\. Competence in using a computer is required\.
- [Video Creation \- Upper Elementary/Middle School](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/event/video-editing-upper-elementary-middle-school-8-5/): Students will work individually or in pairs with a Lego Spike Prime kit\. Time will be split between learning how to build a robotic device, and programming basic robotic functions\. Lego programming is done in Scratch\-like block coding\.
- [Scratch Jr\. \- Elementary School](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/event/scratch-jr-elementary-school-7-29/): In this lesson students will learn to draw a complex picture on an iPad using different drawing and coloring techniques\. We use the Procreate program on iPads, with Apple pencils\. Procreate includes the ability to add animation to pictures and this will be introduced\.  Students’ completed pictures can be emailed to them at the conclusion of the lesson\. There is no minimum age recommendation, as no reading or math are required\. Competence in using a computer is required\.

## Series
- [CLOSED](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/series/closed-5/)
- [CLOSED](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/series/closed/)
- [Drop\-in @ Milano Center, Melrose](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/series/drop-in-milano-center-melrose-2/)

## Categories
- [Internet/Web](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/category/internetweb/)
- [iOS iPhone iPad](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/category/ios/)
- [Macintosh](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/category/macintosh/)
- [Security/Privacy/Scams/Viruses](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/category/security/)
- [Windows](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/category/windows/)

## Event Categories
- [Coding](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/events/category/coding/)
- [Photo Video Art](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/events/category/photography-art/)
- [ShopTalk@SDM](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/events/category/shoptalk/)
- [Small Business](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/events/category/small-business/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://www.sdmfoundation.org/sitemap_index.xml)