Multiple sessions
Offered on the following subjects:
Computing One - Skills for the Internet
Three Sessions - $15
Hands-on introduction to personal computers and the Internet. Basic skills and procedures are taught using a structured lesson plan that provides many opportunities for student practice. Coaches are available to assist students in class. Get to know basic computer hardware components and computer terminology. Learn to open and close computer, Windows, and programs. Also learn to use mouse and keyboard functions.
Prerequisite: PC computer.
Program: Internet Explorer.
Computing Two - Creating Documents
Six Sessions - $25
Brief review of Computing One. The instructor will cover: types of files, organizing folders, shortcuts, copy, cut and paste. Word processing, using the right click menu, understanding the Taskbar, multitasking, printing documents, using Help to answer questions and performing basic computer maintenance.
Prerequisite: Computing One.
Program: MS Works, MS Word or Open Office.
Computing Three - Organizing Information
Six Sessions - $25
Hard drives, CDs, and flash drives to organize documents and pictures into files and folders. Programs to protect your computer. Reducing the size of pictures to send via email.
Prerequisite: Computing Two
Program: MS Works, MS Word or Open Office.
Getting Started with Spreadsheets - Excel
Three Sessions - $15
Spreadsheets are useful for numeric tabulation and calculation. Also for organizing many other tasks of daily living, such as lists and schedules of any type
Prerequisite: Computing Two
MS Word -
Six Sessions - $25
Learn to create flyers, newsletters and other documents. Design banners, multiple columns, headers and footers.
HOW TO's
One session, $5 each
Offered on the following subjects:
E-Mail
E-mail formats: SBC Global, America On Line, ATT, Outlook Express, Outlook. Learn about sending and receiving messages, creating and opening attachments.
Internet Basics
Select an Internet Service Provider
Select a Browser program
Set up your Home Page
Find Websites
Save and organize bookmarks/favorites
Search and download information
Scanning Text
Scan and edit documents on your PC.
Scanning Images
Learn to scan and save photographs and slides. Print or send by e-mail.
Backing Up Your Data
Do you back-up your important documents?
Learn about software and hardware necessary to do the job.
Maintaining the Health of your Computer
Things you should do regularly
to keep your computer shipshape and happy.
"An ounce of prevention......"
Picasa
Use this free program to organize, edit and share your photos. Create albums, slide shows and collages.
Slideshows & Presentations
Learn how to make attractive
layouts. Insert photos and other
graphics. Create animations
and other professional effects.
Vista
Learn about Microsoft's operating system and how it differs from Windows XP.
Windows 7
Learn about Microsoft's operating system and how it differs from Windows XP and Vista.
