Computer Fundamentals
This course is intended for the senior with no previous exposure
to computers. It will introduce concepts and basic skills necessary to get the most out of
subsequent courses. The course material is organized into four 2-½ hour classes, followed by two
meetings for review and guided exercises. Material covered will include understanding computer
concepts and terminology, using the keyboard and mouse, starting and ending programs, using
menus, and introducing text operations. The student must take "Introduction to Computers" prior
to any advanced courses, as this course provides a unique basis of understanding for all
subsequent courses.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Keyboarding/Mousercise
PREREQUISITE: None
Improving keyboard typing skills and speed (using self paced "Typing Master" computer
program)-helpfull hints/shortcuts to use. Mouse exercises for improving skills.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Introduction
to Computers
PREREQUISITE: Computer Fundamentals
(for those who have no previous computer experience).
This eight week course (one day per
week, two hours per day) is intended for beginners, and focuses
on what a computer is and how to use it. Emphasis will be placed
on developing skills in using a computer mouse and keyboard,
and learning how to interact with your computer. We will explore
the use of a computer for letter writing, for managing financial
data, and for maintaining other types of data (mail lists, telephone
lists). Use of e-mail and the Internet will be demonstrated.
The classes are designed to be enjoyable and user-friendly. Upon
successful completion of this class, you will be eligible to
attend other more advanced SeniorNet courses.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Introduction
to Word Processing
PREREQUISITE: Intro. To Computers
Write without frustration. Learn to
edit, change formats and type with style. Add headings and footnotes,
produce tables and work with graphics, form letters and mailing
labels. We suggest you have basic typing skills, an understanding
of Microsoft Windows, and a basic knowledge of computers.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Windows XP
PREREQUISITE: Intro. To Computers
An overview of the basic components of the Micorosoft XP Operating System.
Teaches the basic skills in using XP Explorer. Provides information on persnalizing your desktop,
Taskbar and Start menus to meet student needs. Learn how to maintain computer hard drive.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Buying
a Computer
The Buying a Computer class will be
conducted in a single two hour session. It is intended to help
the student decide what IBM compatible computer to buy to meet
their present and future needs. To accomplish this the student
will learn what the key hardware items are in the computer and
what software is required. The student will then be shown two
methods that will help them determine the specific computer to
buy. Several handouts will be provided including a glossary of
terms and ten tips for buying a computer.
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Introduction
to Quicken
PREREQUISITE: Intro. To Computers and one other
Intermediate course.
This class will introduce you to the most popular home finance
program of the day. You will learn how to set up and manage checking,
credit card, and investment accounts. You will learn how to reconcile
your checking account, define transactions, develop a budget
including budget categories, and how to make reports as you want
them.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Introduction To Digital
Photography
PREREQUISITE: Introduction To Computers
Explore types of digital cameras, what kind fits your needs, costs, (camera,
software, printer, ink, etc.). Learn how to use your digital camera. View slide show
of your photos. Repair your photos. Print and e-mail pictures using software.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Intermediae Digital
Photography
PREREQUISITE: Digital Photography 1
More advanced technical aspects of digital photography. Organizing/creating albumns for digital pictures,
create slide show, transfer photos from camera to flash drive or CD, touch up pictures, apply special effects
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Digital Photography (Maintaining Your Photos)
PREREQUISITE: None
How to maintain your photos: you will learn how to scan your photos, transfer photos from camera onto a CD or Flashdrive,
to touch up pictures, apply special effects, and to create projects using "Picture It" 10.0
photo program.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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America
Online
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Computers
Access to a computer connected to an Internet Service Provider
(America On Line recommended).
With a computer and a modem you can
send and receive messages and information over vast networks
of computers tied together by telephone lines. We will explore
AOL (America Online) with emphasis on SeniorNet and AOL’s
e-mail service and on AOL as an Internet Service Provider. SeniorNet
is a special area of AOL which enables you to communicate with
other SeniorNet AOL subscribers though chat rooms, bulletin boards
and library files. Our Internet focus will be on ways of finding
information on the web. Classes will meet one day a week for
8 weeks.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Introduction
to Database
PREREQUISITE: Intro. To Computers
Database is a record-keeping tool. It will help you keep
inventories, membership information, address lists, telephone
lists, etc. Use the Database to search and retrieve particular
items or to list data alphabetically, chronologically, numerically,
etc.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Introduction to Spreadsheets
PREREQUISITE: Intro. To Computers
Learn to use the computer for household budgets, investment
analysis and other applications where you want to calculate sums,
differences, averages, percentages, and other financial or mathematical
data.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Creating A Personal Website
PREREQUISITE: Intro. To Computers
In this class you will sign up for a free web site at Yahoo!Geocities.
You will use Wizards to create preformatted web pages without any programming.
You will then use GeoCities PageBuilder to create pages of your own design, again
without any programming. Finally, you will learn to manipulate your web files
at GeoCities
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Genealogy
PREREQUISITES: Introduction to computers and basic mouse
skills.
This course will acquaint the student with the features of
Broderbund’s
Family Tree Maker program. The course will explore how this program
facilitates the collecting and saving of family facts, printing
family trees, writing family histories, and generating other
genealogical reports.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Graphics & Scanning
PREREQUISITE: Completion of Introduction To Computer course, one intermediate
course, and proficiency in the use of the mouse.
This course features the use of Adobe PhotoDeluxe on the
Windows 95 platform. Related topics such as graphic file formats,
file compression, and scanning software are discussed. Due to
the complexity of Graphics/Scanning and with the availability
of only three flatbed scanners some of the lab exercises (e.g.
scanning a photo)will require a coach’s assistance and be
done in pairs. Most exercises will be done individually. Students
must be able to use Windows and to follow written procedures
independently.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Introduction to the Internet
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Computers
Introduction to Word Processing highly recommended
Access to a computer connected to an Internet Service Provider.
With access to a computer, a modem and an Internet Service
Provider, you can send and receive e-mail as well as surf the
Internet and the World Wide Web. General techniques of using
e-mail will be taught. Our expanded coverage of the Internet
will allow us to explore many interesting web sites using Microsoft
Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator. We will use search
engines with advanced search techniques to find information about
investments, travel, sports, weather, food, games, and thousands
of other topics. Classes will meet one day a week for 8 weeks.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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E-mail & Web Searching
PREREQUISITE:
Access to a computer connected to an Internet Service Provider.
CONTENT: With access to a computer, a modem and an Internet Service
Provider, you can send and receive e-mail as well as surf the
Internet and the World Wide Web. General techniques of using
e-mail will be taught. Classes will meet one day a week for two sessions of 4 weeks each.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Database &
Spreadsheet
PREREQUISITES: IIntroduction to Computers and basic
mouse skills.
This course studies the record keeping abilities of both
spreadsheets and
databases. The spreadsheet can be used for household budgets,
investment analysis, and other applications where one desires
to calculate sums, differences, averages, percentages and other
financial or
mathematical data, and be able to present the results in graphs
and
charts. The database is a tool used to make lists - telephone
numbers, address lists, inventories and the like. Databases
can be sorted to present lists in alphabetical, numerical, or
chronological order. As an example, address book entries will
be merged to prepare mailing labels. We will register 17 students
in this class.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Cards and Calenders
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Computers
Introduction to Word Processing highly recommended.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Internet Workshop
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Computers
CONTENT: Learn How to protect your computer, keep it updated and problem free;
learn about spam, cookies, viruses, etc.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Income Tax Preparation
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Computers
CONTENT: The course material is under development.
Class fee:
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Print Artist
PREREQUISITE: Intro. To Computers
CONTENT: The course material is under development.
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Income Tax Preparation
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Computers
CONTENT: The course material is under development.
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E-mail Workshop
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Computers
CONTENT: Everthing you want to know about e-mail (using Hotmail Website). Learn how to send e-mail with attachments,
create an address book, block unwanted e-mail (Spam).
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Personalized Graphic Workshop
PREREQUISITE: Permission of Instructor
CONTENT: Create your own memory/scrapbook, individual specialized cards of all types,
(personal and business), create your own graphic computerized "T" shirt transfers.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Computer Maintenance
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Computers
CONTENT: Downloading virus protection and critical updates from Microsoft;
Learn about Spam and Cookies; keep your computer problem free.
Class fee: Free
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Surfing the Web
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Computers
CONTENT: Learn how to access the world wide web.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Files/folders
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Computers
CONTENT: Learn how to create, organize and safely delete files and folders;
combine multiple files in one folder.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Adobe Photo Album
PREREQUISITE: Intro. to Computers
CONTENT: Learn how to organize and share digital photos
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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PowerPoint
PREREQUISITE: Intro. to Computers
CONTENT: Learn how to make presentations
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Scanning Workshop
PREREQUISITE: None
CONTENT: Learn how to scan digital photos
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Cyber Security
PREREQUISITE: None
CONTENT: Learn how to protect your computer from spam and viruses.
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Movie Maker
PREREQUISITE: None
CONTENT: Learn how to make movies with your digital camera
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Buying on E-Bay
PREREQUISITE: None
CONTENT: Learn how to buy on E-Bay
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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Inside the box workshop
PREREQUISITE: None
CONTENT: Learn about the components in the computer Box (case)
Class fee: Contact Instructor
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