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       updated January 22, 2012  

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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