Basic Classes
Computer Fundamentals provides an introduction to the computer for those who have little or no experience using a computer. Anyone in this category should take this class prior to taking Introduction to Computers. The class covers computer hardware and software, exercises using the mouse, and elementary applications. (Word Pad).
Computer Care and Maintenance you will learn about virus protection and spyware; how to clean up files, and cookies; how to perform Disk Clean-Up and Defrag; how to physically clean the air inlet and outlet of the Central Processor, the monitor and the mouse, and more. Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers.
Android Smartphones & Devices Learn about basic settings, navigation, contacts, emailing and texting, taking & editing pictures, creating a calendar, browsing the internet and using maps, and finally music and apps. Since there are so many manufacturers it is impossible to be device specific, so this will be a very general guide to Android phones and tablets. Once the session is over students will have a better understanding of how to navigate their devices.
Apple iPhones and iPads Learn about basic settings, navigation, contacts, emailing and texting, taking & editing pictures, creating a calendar, browsing the internet and using maps, and finally music and apps. This will be a very general guide to Apple’s IOS operating system. Once the session is over students will have a better understanding of how to navigate their devices.
Recommended Classes
Introduction To Computers
introduces the new computer user to Windows, simple Word Processing,
basic File Management, and Internet Explorer. You will learn how to use
the Help feature, create and save documents, access existing files,
create folders and understand basic navigation. Prerequisite: Computer
Fundamentals Knowledge of these functions is a prerequisite for all
intermediate and advanced classes beyond. It is highly recommended that
Word Processing Level 1 be the next class after this one. (Microsoft
Word and Internet Explorer).
Word Processing, Level 1 focuses on getting to know Word 2010 and basic formatting of documents. This class is recommended for students who have completed Introduction to Computers because it teaches techniques used in many other programs. Level 2 will teach you how to set margins, create headers and footers, edit text, insert graphics, use spell-check, and print. Level 3 addresses more advanced formatting Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers. (It is highly recommended that Level 1 should precede any of the more advanced classes.) (Microsoft Word 2010) .
Introduction To The Internet and Email You will learn how to
access the Internet and view and interact with web sites. You will also
sign up for a free email account with Gmail and learn how to send and
receive email messages as well as send and receive attachments to email.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers. (Internet Explorer;
Gmail)
Intermediate Level Classes
Print Shop opens up the fun and creative world of making
greeting cards, flyers, calendars and more. The course will show you
how to insert and modify clip art as well as use graphics of your own
design. You will learn how to bring your favorite photos into the
computer to place on greeting cards, flyers, and calendars.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Word Processing. (Print Shop 23)
Introduction To Spreadsheets Using Excel will teach you
how to simulate a paper worksheet in which a column of descriptions are
followed by columns of numbers. Some of these columns represent data
while others can be mathematically derived from those data. This
provides a convenient method for presenting such records as investments,
net worth, budgets, expenses, inventories etc. (Microsoft Excel 2007)
Introduction To Power Point
introduces the student to this powerful program for creating slide shows
for making presentations. These presentations might be for a wide range
of subjects such as a family vacation, family history, club or church
activity, business meeting, etc. The presentations can include photos,
graphics and text. (Microsoft PowerPoint 2010)
Creating A Simple Web Site
You will learn to create and
publish a simple website. You will be able to add text, pictures, and
video to your website using an easy drag and drop interface. Hosting is
provided free of charge. (Weebly.com)
EMail With GMail
Open a free Google Gmail account that is accessible from any computer
with internet access. Students will learn to compose, send, reply to
and forward messages, add, open and save attachments and create a
contact list. Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers.
Explore Windows
Introduces the student to this powerful operating system. Learn how to
personalize your desktop, restore and maintain your system, manage user
accounts, files and more. Prerequisite: Introduction to Word
Processing, or equivalent. Good knowledge of computer operation is
required.
Advanced Level Classes (For Members)
Using Quicken Accounting course will introduce you to
financial software. Quicken brings all your accounts together all in
one place including Checking, Savings, Credit Card and Investment
accounts. In this course we will create all of the above accounts and
make entries into each. We will create reports to show income by
category (wages, pension, social security, etc.), expenses by category
(food, clothing, auto, etc.) and investment results. (Quicken)
Introduction To Digital Imaging will present features of
digital cameras and scanners; downloading of photos from digital cameras
and scanners; cropping, enhancing, color correction, and repairing of
photos; adding text; selecting part(s) of photos; combining photos
through layering by placing the student into a photo; creating special
effects; producing panoramas, making picture pages, and producing a
slide show. (Adobe Photoshop Elements 10)
Introduction To Genealogy
Introduces the student to this powerful operating system. Learn
how to personalize your desktop, restore and maintain your system,
manage user accounts, files and more. Prerequisite:
Introduction to Word Processing, or equivalent. Good knowledge of
computer operation is required. (Legacy Family Tree)