SeniorNet
2008 Fall Class Descriptions
Most Classes Begin the Week of September 15th,
2008
********** BEGINNING LEVEL COURSES **********
{A} EMAIL 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. Class limit of 11 persons. Handout fee is $1.00.
{B1 & B2} INTRODUCTION TO SCANNERS (Four week course)
Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills. (A second class will be available only 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 and color brightness and contrast optimization. Class limit is 8 persons.
{C} MICROSOFT WORKS SPREADSHEET (Six week course) Top of Page
Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills.
This class will introduce the student to the basics in using Microsoft Works Spreadsheets to do simple financial worksheets and similar applications. Spreadsheets can be anything that you track on a columnar sheet. These spreadsheets are just electronic and potentially larger if you need it. They have many applications in tracking or analyzing information. Everything that you learn here can be used in Microsoft EXCEL. Handout fee is $2.00.
{D} MICROSOFT WORKS DATABASE (Eight week course)
Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills.
This class will introduce the student to the basics in using Microsoft Works Database to create, update and modify simple databases. Databases could be Mailing Lists, Music Inventory or Membership Lists. The course will also cover data entry forms, report generation and printing. Handout fee is $3.00.
{E1 & E2} COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS I for WINDOWS (Eight week course)
Prerequisite: Access to a computer outside of class is highly recommended but not required.
This course is for the student that can use the mouse and keyboard and has some understanding of how to execute programs. This course will teach you how to create and save a WORD document. You will also learn how to modify an existing document. Handout fee is $2.00.
{F} DIGITAL CAMERA TUTORIAL (Eight week course)
Prerequisite: Ownership of a digital camera. Class maximum of 15 students.
This course will introduce you to the basics of the operation of a digital camera. You will be assisted in knowing the parts of your camera, “DO’S and DON’TS” of using your digital camera, and the Basics of taking good pictures with your digital camera. NOTE: Digital SLR cameras are not covered in this class.
Handout fee is $5.00.
********** INTERMEDIATE LEVEL COURSES **********
{G1 & G2} 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 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 $2.00.
{H} WINDOWS EXPLORER – WORKING WITH FILES (Six week course) Top of Page
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.
{I} MICROSOFT PHOTOSTORY3 (Eight week course)
Prerequisite: Good computer skills and access to a computer with Microsoft Photo Story
This class will cover doing presentation projects utilizing animation applied to photographs that you have on your computer. Effect include panning, zooming, transition between photos, captions, titles and include voice or music to make for a professional presentation. The Photo Story application has its own browser that is easy to navigate and use to help create your presentation. There is a CD available for $1.00.
{J} 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 Email, address books, search engines, “fun” places to visit on the Web, several chat programs, the “ins” and “outs” of Internet Explorer, finding freeware and shareware, and how to download that information. There is a CD available for $1.00.
{L} PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS (Eight week course)
Prerequisite: “You and Your Digital Camera”, “Digital Camera Tutorial” or Instructor’s permission.
This class includes topics as: cropping, sharpening, red eye elimination, enhancement, scratch removal, adding text, printing and e-mailing. Additional functions will be addressed as the class progresses. Handout Fee is $3.00.
{M} PICASA (Four week class)
Prerequisite: “You and Your Digital Camera”, “Digital Camera Tutorial” or Instructor’s permission.
This class will educate you to locate and organize your digital pictures on your computer. You will also learn how to edit/enhance individual pictures and how to put them in separate folders according to picture subject.
{N}
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.
{O} eBAY –BUYING AND SELLING ON THE INTERNET (Eight week course) Top of Page
(Prerequisite: Access to a computer with access to the Internet.
Join the online community of buyers and sellers around the globe by becoming proficient with eBay. Subjects covered are “Search techniques”, “Buying on eBay”, “Payment methods on eBay”, “Selling 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 $3.00.
{P} GENEALOGY (Eight week course)
This class teaches you the basic use of Family Tree Maker – 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.
Class size is limited to 6 people. Handout fee is $2.00.
{Q} QUICKEN 6.0 (Eight week course)
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills.
This is a Financial Management Software package that allows the user 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. Handout fee is $4.00. Minimum class size is 6.
********** ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES **********
{R} PREMIER ELEMENTS 3.0 VIDEO EDITING (Six week course)
Prerequisite: “Photoshop Elements” or Instructor’s permission.
This course will instruct you on the techniques of editing digital videos. Includes combining multiple sources into a final video. Also will do transitioning as well as adding music and/or voice over. Students must be familiar with basic computer functions and use. Handout Fee is to be determined.
{S} MICROSOFT WORD (Eight week course)
Prerequisite: Computer Fundamentals II for Windows. You must be familiar with Cut/Copy/Paste as well be proficient with the mouse and typing.
This course will teach you many exciting things about Microsoft WORD. Some of the topics covered include the toolbar functions, formatting text for a professional looking document, the use of mail merge, how to print labels and envelopes, the use of page numbers, headers and footers, and setting up a table in WORD. The students should be very familiar with the mouse, be able to cut and paste without problems, and know how to type. A comprehensive manual is available for $5.00. This manual can be used after class as a reference guide.
{U} MICROSOFT ACCESS DATABASE (Eight week course) Top of Page
Prerequisite: Advanced Computer Fundamentals for Windows
This course will teach the fundamentals of utilizing Microsoft Access Database which is used by many companies. Access is a full function database system that can be used for maintaining membership lists, inventories, financials and mailing lists. This is much more powerful than Microsoft WORKS Database. A comprehensive manual is available for $5.00. This manual can be used after class as a reference guide.
{V} MICROSOFT POWERPOINT PRESENTATION (Eight week course)
Prerequisite: Advanced Computer Fundamentals for Windows
This course will teach you about the fundamentals functions of Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation Software. This software is for the purpose of creating a wide variety of presentations. This course will include animation techniques, formatting and an understanding of the various slide types available within PowerPoint. A comprehensive manual is available for $5.00. This manual can be used after class as a reference guide.
{W} MICROSOFT WEB PAGE DESIGN (Six week course)
Prerequisite: Student should be familiar with the Internet and Microsoft WORD.
This class will teach how to build a website using Microsoft Front Page. It will teach how to make the website attractive, functional and efficient. A comprehensive manual is available for $5.00. This manual can be used after class as a reference guide.
{X} COMPUTER MAINTENANCE (Windows XP; 4 weeks course)
Prerequisite: Advanced Computer Fundamentals for Windows or equivalent experience
This
course will provide the student with tools to keep your computer in good working
order through how to keep your computer clean of unneeded files and guidelines
for managing your computer through proper controls and intelligent internet
access. There is a $20 fee for this class payable to RNS Computers on the first
day of class. Class Limit is 8 persons.
{Y} ADVANCED COMPUTER MAINTENANCE (Windows XP, 4 weeks courses) Top of Page
Prerequisite: Computer Maintenance Class
This course builds upon the Windows 98 and Windows XP Maintenance courses and will explore more advanced ways to keep your computer operating efficiently with lesser exposure to the problems of the day. You will be increasing your understanding of more technical aspects of configuring your computer’s options. There is a $20 fee for this class payable to RNS Computers on the first day of class. Class limit is 8.
(Z} COMPUTER MAINTENANCE (Window VISTA, 4 weeks course)
Prerequisite: Advanced Computer Fundamentals for Windows or equivalent experience
This course builds upon the Windows 98 and Windows XP Maintenance courses and will explore more advanced ways to keep your computer operating efficiently with lesser exposure to the problems of the day. You will be increasing your understanding of more technical aspects of configuring your computer’s options. There is a $20 fee for this class payable to RNS Computers on the first day of class. Class limit is 8.
** Note ** 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:
Handout fees will be collected at the first day of your class. SeniorNet dues that have not been paid with registration are due the first class period as well.
** NOTE ** SeniorNet dues are tax deductible. They are tax deductible because you are writing your check directly to the SeniorNet and your check goes directly to the International SeniorNet organization. The SeniorNet International organization is an IRS approved Non-Profit Organization.
