SeniorNet 2012 Spring Class Descriptions
Most Classes Begin the week of March 12, 2012
********** BEGINNING LEVEL COURSES **********
{A} E-MAIL FOR THE BEGINNER (Eight Week Course)
Prerequisite: Access to a computer with Internet access and basic computer skills in using the mouse and keyboard.
This course will
introduce the student to the very basics of e-mail on the Internet. The goal
will be to provide the student with the knowledge to do simple sending and
receiving of e-mails on the Internet with your Internet Service Provider. We will
also cover basic security issues, the opening of attachments and the adding of
attachments. The handout fee is $4.00.
{B1 & B2} INTRODUCTION TO SCANNERS (Four Week Course)
Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills.
This Scanning Class is a
beginning class in learning how to use a scanner. Topics covered: how to make a
scan, bitmaps, file formats, and image editing software. The student will learn
how to scan a picture to send on the Internet (e-mail) as well as to scan a
picture to print. Also covered will be cropping, color, brightness and
contrast optimization.
{C1 & C2} COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS FOR WINDOWS 7 (Eight Week Course)
Prerequisite: Access to a computer outside of class is highly advisable.
This course
concentrates on learning and practicing the functions of the mouse and keyboard.
Students will be introduced to a number of exercises and games to sharpen their
skills. At the conclusion of this course, the student should be comfortable in
using the mouse and keyboard, have familiarity with using the computer, and have
experience starting and using WordPad and Paint Programs. The handout fee is $7.00.
{D1 & D2} DIGITAL CAMERA TUTORIAL/PICASA (Eight Week Course)
Prerequisite: Ownership of a Digital Camera.
This course will help you become familiar with your camera. It will teach you the various functions, modes, settings and care. Basic photography techniques will be taught. An introduction to photo computer editing/processing (Picasa-free) is included. Handout fee is $5.00. Digital SLR camera is not covered.
********** INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES **********
{E} WINDOWS 7 DIGITAL PHOTO EDITING/SLIDE SHOW (Six Week Course)
Prerequisite: Digital Camera Tutorial or Instructor's Approval.
This course will teach the
student how to use free Microsoft software tools for photo and video editing.
The main focus of the course will be using Windows Live Photo Gallery to import
and edit photos by adjusting color, straightening and cropping photos and
stitching photos to form a panorama photo. The student will also be shown how
organize their photo collection by adding tags and captions. The last two weeks
of the course will focus on using Microsoft Live Movie Maker to create slideshow
videos with captions, video effects and music. The student will be shown how to
share their photos and slideshows with family and friends by producing DVD’s or
uploading those to social networks such as Facebook. Windows 7 or Vista is
required for these courses. The handout fee is $3.00.
{F1 &F2} SOCIAL NETWORKING WITH FACEBOOK (Four Week Course)
Prerequisite: Good knowledge of computer operations and Instructor's permission
This course will teach the
student how to use the most popular social networking tools so they can
communicate and keep up with extended family and friends. The emphasis will be
on using Facebook. Students will be shown how to create a Facebook profile if
they don’t already have one. Students will also be shown how to understand and
set Facebook privacy options, find friends, post status messages, upload photos
and read and respond to friends and family postings. Other forms of social
networking such as instant messaging, Twitter and Skype will be introduced and
discussed. The handout fee is $5.00.
{G} 2007 MICROSOFT EXCEL (Eight Week Course)
Prerequisite: Good knowledge of computer operations and Instructor's permission.
This course will teach you how to
utilize the EXCEL 2007 Spreadsheet. You will learn the "tool bars & menu bars"
and "format styles" in order to prepare worksheets and workbooks.
Additionally, you will use insert, delete, fill, column & row totals, spell
check, formulas and functions, create charts from data, sorting & analyzing
data, and finally, displays of the results. A comprehensive manual can be used
during and after the class and is available for $5.00.
{H1 & H2} COMPUTER MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY (Four Week Course)
Prerequisite: Computer Fundamentals and Instructor's permission.
This course will teach the
student how to maintain their computer to keep it running properly and how to
fix slow-downs, freezes and other glitches. Students will be taught routine
maintenance tasks including disk de-fragmentation, registry cleanup and file
backup and restore. The course will teach the student how to install and
maintain software to protect against viruses, spyware and identity theft. The
handout fee is $3.00.
{I} QUICKEN (Eight Week Course)
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills
This is a Financial Management Software package that allows
users to manage their finances. This includes checkbook management,
tracking/downloading financial investments and tracking/downloading credit card
data. Quicken can be a tool for gathering and holding financial
information that can then be uploaded to many Income Tax packages. The handout fee is $7.00.
{J} E-MAIL FOR THE INTERMEDIATE USER (Eight Week Course)
Prerequisite: Beginning E-mail or E-mail for the Beginner or Instructor's Approval
This class will expand on the basics of sending and
receiving e-mails. We will cover functions to enhance the appearance of your
e-mails. We will also cover how to open and save e-mail attachments, how to
attach files to your e-mails that you are sending as well as addressing security
issues to protect you from problems and con artists. We will also cover folders
and e-mail folder management. The handout fee is $5.00.
{K} HOW TO USE THE INTERNET (Eight Week Course)
Prerequisite: Students must have a computer with an online service and have dexterity with the mouse.
This Internet course will
introduce students to the “ins” and “outs” of Internet Explorer, popular
search engines, “fun” and “educational” places to visit on the Web, and how to
share and download information via the Internet. The handout fee is $5.00.
{L} PRINT
ARTIST Version 23 (Eight Week Course)
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and a graphics program available on your
computer.
Learn to make greeting
cards, banners, calendars, photo albums, labels and more. This course will be an
easy and fun introduction to computer graphics. The teacher and coaches have
experience with many software packages to allow them to help you with what you
use at home. This class will cover greeting cards, signs, posters, labels,
banners, calendars, newsletters and photo albums. The handout fee is $5.00.
{N} PREMIER PHOTO ELEMENTS 8 (Eight Week Course) NEW
Prerequisite: "You and Your Digital Camera", "Digital Camera Tutorial" and Instructor's permission.
This is an advanced course and is one of the latest
image-editing programs created by Adobe systems Inc. It is comprised of two
systems: the Organizer and the Editor. This provides a seamless system
and unified workflow from importing to sharing. With this course you will import
photos from a number of different devices and locations; use the Organizer to
find, organize and share your photos and media files; use the Editor for
creating, editing and fixing your images; and share the photos with others in a
number of different ways including on-line. The handout fee is $5.00.
{O1 & O2} INTERMEDIATE FUNDAMENTALS FOR WINDOWS 7 (Eight Week Course)
Prerequisite: Computer Fundamentals, preferably Windows 7, and Instructor's permission.
This
course will cover a wide variety of subjects including: working with Windows;
Start Menus; Taskbars, enhancing
word documents; utilizing Microsoft WordPad and Paint programs; running programs
and gadgets; using Accessories including calculator, sticky notes, and notepad
and personalizing your computer. The student will have the opportunity to practice and learn many new concepts
created especially for Windows 7. The handout fee is $7.00.
{Q1, Q2 &Q3} SPECIAL SEMINARS OFFERED TO NEW OR CURRENT SENIORNET MEMBERS
Prerequisite: These one-day seminars will be offered to new students and current SeniorNet Members.
These seminars will consist of three separate seminars
each offered twice during the
last six weeks of the spring schedule. The subjects are being reviewed and
a full description will be announced during the first two weeks of classes.
However, subjects will include electronic devices, including laptops, phones,
tablets, etc. File management and Windows applications will also be covered. There
is no fee.
PREREQUISITES
If you believe that you have the equivalent experience
or knowledge to bypass the prerequisites, please see or call a SeniorNet
representative for approval to enroll in the desired Intermediate or Advanced
class. Leave a voice message at the SeniorNet phone number, (800)
872-4651 Extension 1510. A SeniorNet Volunteer will call you back to
discuss your questions.
LOCATION
Our classes this year will all be held at the following location: Use the MAPS button on the HOME page to see a map.
IMPORTANT
SeniorNet Membership Dues may be paid either with the Mail-In Registration or during attendance at the Open House or Walk-In Registration. However, SeniorNet Dues must be paid prior to attendance at your first class.
NOTE
- SeniorNet dues are tax
deductible.
Both the SeniorNet International Organization and the Peoria Area SeniorNet Learning Center are IRS Non-Profit Organizations.
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