Description of Courses and Classes

Beginning Computer Skills (Course Fee: $20.00) Beginning Computer Skills is intended for those who have not used a computer before or who are not comfortable that their basic skills are up to par. This course introduces beginners to hardware terminology and software basics. Students learn how to use the mouse and keyboard. Basic use of the Windows operating system is covered. Beginning word processing skills are taught, so that students learn to open, create, name, save and close files. File and folder concepts are introduced. An overview of the Internet and e-mail is presented in the eighth lesson. In-class activities reinforce learning in a way that is fun and productive. Individual help will be provided.

Beginning Computer Skills Windows 7 (Course Fee: $20.00) Beginning Computer Skills is intended for those who have not used a computer before or who are not comfortable that their basic skills are up to par. This course introduces beginners to hardware terminology and software basics. Students learn how to use the mouse and keyboard. Basic use of the Windows operating system is covered. Beginning word processing skills are taught, so that students learn to open, create, name, save and close files. File and folder concepts are introduced. An overview of the Internet and e-mail is presented in the eighth lesson. In-class activities reinforce learning in a way that is fun and productive. Individual help will be provided. The Windows 7 course covers some of the new features.

Mini-Mouse Practice (Free) A one-time class is offered to students registered in the Beginning Computer Skills courses. This two-hour session is free and is limited to 16 students. It is designed for beginners with very little or no previous computer experience. Students will get a head start on learning to use the mouse by doing simple practice exercises. Individual help will be provided.

Basic Word Processing (Course Fee: $20.00) PREREQUISITE: Prerequisites: Completion of Beginning Computer Skills or equivalent knowledge and skills. Ability to use a mouse comfortably is necessary, and basic typing skills are useful. This new Basic Word Processing course uses the free OpenOffice.org Writer software to review computer concepts and guide the student through the essential skills needed to create effective documents. You will learn to navigate documents; open and save files; and use menus, toolbars and shortcuts. Formatting characters and paragraphs plus editing skills, including cut, copy and paste, are covered. Tables, page layout, headers and footers, and printing envelopes complete the course. Examples and exercises reinforce learning. A free OpenOffice.org software CD will be handed out in class along with installation instructions.

Intermediate Word Processing (Course Fee: $20.00) PREREQUISITE: Basic Word Processing or equivalent knowledge of OpenOffice.org Writer. Good mouse and typing skills are necessary. Intermediate Word Processing is the second course in the word processing series using OpenOffice.org Writer. The course includes features for enhancing your documents and improving your efficiency. You will learn new techniques for formatting text, inserting graphics and using columns, frames and other tools for creating effective documents. Lessons on using tables, formulas, templates and wizards complete the course.