SeniorNet 2010 Class Descriptions
Most Spring Classes Begin the Week of March 15, 2010
********** BEGINNING LEVEL COURSES **********
{A} E-MAIL FOR THE NOVICE COMPUTER USER (Eight Week Course)
Prerequisite: Access to a computer with internet access and basic computer skills.
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 on your Internet Service Provider. Handout fee is $3.00.
{B1 & B2} INTRODUCTION TO SCANNERS (Four Week Course)
Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills. (A second class will be available if the first one fills)
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 it on the internet (email) as well as scan a picture to print. Also covered will be some cropping, color brightness and contrast optimization.
{C1 & C2} COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS “I” for WINDOWS (Eight Week Course)
Prerequisite: Access to a computer outside of class is highly recommended but not required.
This course concentrates on the use of the mouse and keyboard. At the conclusion of this course the student should be comfortable using the mouse and keyboard, have some familiarity with using the computer, and have experience starting and using a word processing program. Handout fee is $3.00.
{D} DIGITAL CAMERA TUTORIAL (Eight Week Course)
Prerequisite: Ownership of a Digital Camera. Class maximum of 15 students.
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. Introduction into photo computer editing/processing (Picasa-free) included. Handout fee is $5.00. Digital SLR camera is not covered.
********** INTERMEDIATE LEVEL COURSES **********
{E} DIGITAL PHOTO EDITING (Four Week Course) – NEW
Prerequisite: Digital Camera Tutorial or Instructors Approval
Transferring images from your camera to the computer. This Microsoft program focuses on editing your photos by adjusting color, straightening and cropping photos, stitching photos to form a panorama photo plus much more. All designed to enhance your digital photos and add your personal touch! Software is a free download provided by Microsoft. Handout fee is $ 3.00.
{F} CREATIVE PHOTO SLIDESHOWS (Four Week Course) – NEW
Prerequisite: Digital Camera Tutorial or Instructors Approval
Learn how to create your own slide show for your friends and relatives from your photos taken while on vacation, family events or trips. Learn to enhance your photos by adding captions, visual effects and you own selected music. Then share the finished product with your friends and family! This course is taught on Vista or Windows. Software is a free download provided by Microsoft. Handout fee is $ 3.00.
{G} CONNECT WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY (Four Week Course) – NEW
Prerequisite: Digital Camera Tutorial of Instructors Approval
Learn to select and send photos with your e-mails, social networking, instant message and video chat with members of your family and friends … connect with your grandchildren! A Fun Course! Software is a free download and provided by Microsoft. Handout fee is $ 3.00.
{H1 & H2} COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS “II” FOR WINDOWS (Eight Week Course)
Prerequisite: Beginning Computer Fundamentals or equivalent.
This course is for persons who have a basic knowledge of computer fundamentals and desire to increase their skills. This course starts out with a review of some of the procedures you received if you took the Basic Computer Fundamentals “I” Class. You will then be introduced to word processing using “Microsoft Word.” You will be introduced to some basic file management procedures before being introduced to spreadsheets. The course continues with word processing by inserting graphics into a flyer the students might find useful and creative. The final lesson will show how to make a file folder on the desktop and to copy files into it. A review of the whole class will follow with any time that is left. Handout fee is $3.00.
{I} WHERE DID IT GO – FILE MANAGEMENT (Six Week Course)
Prerequisite: Computer Fundamentals II and must know how create and save files, open files attached to
E-mail or files downloaded from the Internet.
In this course you will learn how to use Windows Explorer to locate, transfer, arrange, store and even find lost computer files. Or, in other words, “manage” your files. You’ll learn how files can be moved between the computer and peripherals such as disc drives, scanners, digital cameras, thumb drives, external storage, et al. You’ll also learn the significance of file name extensions and how knowing their purpose increases your understanding of how computer programs work Handout fee is $3.00.
{J} E-MAIL FOR THE INTERMEDIATE USER (Eight Week Course) – NEW
Prerequisite: Beginning course for E-mail users or Instructors 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. Handout fee is $ 3.00.
{L}
PRINT SHOP (Eight Week Course)
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and a graphics program 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. Handout Fee is $3.00.
{M1} eBay – BUYING ON THE INTERNET (Four Week Course)
Prerequisite: Computer Fundamentals and How to Use the Internet.
Join the online community of buyers around the globe by becoming proficient with eBay. Subjects covered are “Search techniques”, “Buying on eBay”, “Payment methods on eBay”, “Researching values”, and “Monitoring your auctions”. The last two classes will be open for assisting students with your eBay activities. This class will also provide some hints, Do’s and Don’ts regarding how to best work within eBay. Handout fee is $4.00.
{M2} eBay – SELLING ON THE INTERNET (Four Week Course)
Prerequisite: Computer Fundamentals and How to Use the Internet.
Join the online community of sellers around the globe by becoming proficient with e-Bay. Subjects covered are “Researching values” and “Monitoring your auctions”. We will provide suggestions to show off your item in its best light as well as how to determine whether or not you should try to sell a specific item. We will do actual listings during class. This class will also provide some hints, Do’s and Don’ts regarding how best to work within e-Bay. Handout fee is $4.00.
{O} LEGACY – GENEALOGY (Eight Week Course) – Latest Updates
This
class teaches you how to enter your information into the program and how to
print it out. Bring four generations of family history to make the class
productive and fun.
This class
does not
teach you how to research your family history,
only how to record it in Family Tree Maker. You
must
already have the family ancestry researched prior to class.
Handout fee is $3.00.
********** ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES **********
{P} MICROSOFT WORD 2007 (Eight week course) - NEW
Prerequisite: Computer Fundamentals II for Windows. You must be familiar with Cut/Copy/Paste as well be proficient with the mouse and keyboard.
This course will teach you many exciting things about WORD 2007 (New terminology, Office button, Ribbons, Tabs, Groups and much more). Topics covered include: formatting text for a professional looking document, mail merge, printing labels and envelopes, the use of page numbers, headers and footers, and setting up tables. Students should be able to cut and paste without problems, and know how to enter data on the keyboard. A comprehensive manual can be used during and after the class and is available for $5.00.
{Q} MICROSOFT EXCEL 2007 (Eight week course) – NEW
Prerequisite: Advanced Computer Fundamentals II for Windows
This course will teach you in utilizing the EXCEL 2007 Spreadsheet. You will learn the “tool bars & and 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.
{R} CYBER SECURITY 2010 (Four Week Course) – NEW
Prerequisite: Internet completed course or Instructors Approval
This course is provided by AT & T. Cyber Security involves protecting your personal information from Hackers, Attackers and Intruders who seek to take and use your personal information. You will learn to recognize these intrusions and how to protect your computer. Learn also what are viruses, Trojan horses and other schemes perpetuated in today’s Cyber world. The course will cover general computer security, identity theft, common scams, cookies and pop-ups, spyware, adware and more. Additionally, there will a section covering an introduction to online shopping and e-commerce. Handout fee is $ 3.00.
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 on the SeniorNet phone number, (800) 872-4651 Extension 1510. A SeniorNet Volunteer will call you back to discuss your questions.
Our classes this year will all be held at the following locations: See attached Map
Handout fees will be collected at the first day of your class. SeniorNet dues which have not been paid during registration are due the first class period as well.
** NOTE ** SeniorNet dues are tax deductible.
Both the SeniorNet International Organization and the Peoria Area SeniorNet Learning Center are IRS Non-Profit Organizations.
