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SeniorNet
SeniorNet is a national non-profit membership organization,
for people age 50 and over, that is dedicated to building a community
of computer-using seniors. This is accomplished by sponsoring
SeniorNet Learning Centers where courses are offered in computer
applications. SeniorNet also offers an Online facility for member
communications and information exchange and provides additional
help by publishing educational material.
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SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden
The SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden is located at the
Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA. You
can reach the Almaden Community Center at (408) 268-1133.
Sixteen IBM compatible computers, plus the instructor's computer
are used in a dedicated classroom for instructional and lab use
purposes. A large overhead projector connected to the instructor's
computer displays the contents of the instructor's monitor so
that the student can follow along. When classes are not being
taught, members can use the computers and receive some additional
help from the Learning Center staff.
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SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden Courses
Most of the courses are two hours in length, one day a week
for eight weeks. Currently SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden
is offering classes with varying starting times from Monday through
Friday. The schedule for these courses will vary each eight week
session, so you should check the current course schedule schedule
for the date and time.
Courses range from the Introduction to Computers where no
computer knowledge nor skill is required to Intermediate/Advanced
courses. The Intermediate/Advanced courses include Word Processing,
Windows XP, and the Internet. The Intermediate/Advanced courses
are limited to members who have completed the Introduction to
Computers course or have equivalent experience. Some Intermediate/Advanced
courses will require additional prerequisites. Check the Description
of Courses and Classes and/or your registration mailer for this
information.
Classes such as Buying a Computer and others are offered
free to members as the need is determined. To see what courses
will be available in the next session, go to the Future
Course page. To see the dates for future sessions, go to
the Course Calendar page.
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Application to SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden
Seniors must complete a SeniorNet Membership Application
form and submit it to be entered into the SeniorNet Learning
Center of Almaden mail list database. This may be done by completing
the Mailing List Information form
at this Web site. On-line applications must also be submitted
at least one week prior to the scheduled registration mailing
date. To remain on the mailing list you need to meet the following:
You are a SeniorNet (national) member and have taken at least
one course in the last 10 sessions.
You will continue receiving a mailing for 5 sessions even
if you have not taken a course or become a member of SenioNet.
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Registration for Courses
Seniors on the mailing list will receive notification of
the date, time and the courses available for the next set of
courses. Registration for courses is currently based on a random
drawing of place numbers in the lowest to highest sequence. Early
arrival and being first in line for registration will not improve
your chances of drawing a low number. See detailed instructions
on your registration notice.
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Course and SeniorNet Fees
Course and SeniorNet fees will be collected on the day of
registration. You will need a check for the course fee made payable
to the SeniorNet Learning Center of Almaden (or SNLCA). The fee
for most courses is $20. In addition to the course fee, you must
join or be a member of SeniorNet.
The cost of individual membership in the SeniorNet organization
is $40 per year; $60 for two years or $85 for three years. Checks
for this fee should be made payable to SeniorNet. SeniorNet Learning
Center of Almaden will not accept checks in advance of the day
of course registration.
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