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Computer Classes - Westport Center for Senior Activities
October, November, December 2009
Call 341-5099 to register and for pricing
Computers 101
For those of you are intimidated by the word “technology,” this is your class! In addition to an overview, you’ll be working on the computer, learning how to turn it on, use the mouse, and keyboard basics. Other skills learned include email, word processing, and web surfing.
Dates: 10/26, 10/28 1 – 4 pm
11/2 1 – 3 pm
Internet/Web Classes
Discover Google
Google is more than searching! Discover its many features including shopping, maps, personal calendars, and local services. Have a basic knowledge of the keyboard and Internet.
Date: 10/7 9 – noon
Intro to eBay
This class is a demonstration on how eBay allows us to work as both sellers and buyers. The instructor will show you how to seek out merchandise, determine seller’s reputation and bid successfully. Users will learn how to establish accounts so that you can buy or sell.
Date: 11/18 10-1 pm
Maintain Your Brain!
Keeping your brain sharp helps physical and mental health. Al-though we no longer possess the bloom of youth, we can improve our intellectual skills!
Date: 12/2 10 - noon
Laptop Basics
This class is a perfect follow-up for the computers 101 class if you happen to own a laptop or net-book! This single session will help you to become familiar with it. In addition to the applications it comes with; learn a few basics in hooking up to a wireless connec-tion, charging, storage, etc. Bring your laptop and power cord to class!
This class is designed for those with PCs. The instructor is not familiar with Apples.
Dates: 11/4 10 – 1 pm
Cost: $25.00
Social & Business Online Networking
Discover websites that can help your personal and business life. The sites discussed in this session are more than just for youngsters. This class will discuss the follow-ing websites: MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. All of these sites are free. Ascertain which sites you’ll find useful.
Date: 11/4 9 – noon
YOUTUBE
In this fun-filled class, discover YouTube. Do research, be entertained, be informed, and learn how to share videos from your camera or videos made on your PC.
Date: 10/21 10 – noon
Obtaining Medical Information from the Internet
Typing “arthritis” in Google pro-vides 40,000,000 websites! Nar-row the search and find accurate sites with useful information.
Additional tips on researching data will also be discussed.
Date: 12/10 9 – noon
Office Productivity
Whether you’re writing your memoirs, an active volunteer, or still working, you’ll find these courses helpful to maintain critical marketplace skills.
Greeting Card Design with Microsoft Publisher
Just in time for the holidays! Publisher does more than just greeting cards! Learn the basics of making unique cards that Hallmark cannot duplicate!
Learn other functions in this fun to use program.
Date: 11/19 9 – noon
Word
is the word processing package that allows you to write about anything! Create flyers or posters. Experience with mouse and keyboard is necessary.
Dates: 11/9, 11/11 1 – 4 pm
Word – part 2
This class is for those who completed last week’s class or who are experienced with this program. Learn advanced functions including columns, “desktop publishing”, creating styles, tables of contents, etc.
Bring questions to class!
Dates: 12/7, 12/9 1 – 4 pm
With Yahoo, learn the basics including attachments and address books. Stay in touch!
Date: 11/13 10-noon
Excel
allows you to do budgeting, create lists, and perform calculations. Learn how to chart information and other useful functions. Keep your finances organized!
Dates: 11/17, 11/20 9 – noon
Excel - part 2
Additional functions to develop your proficiency will be taught.
Dates: 12/14, 12/16 1 – 4 pm
Mail Merge
Need to do some mailings including letters, envelopes or labels for the holidays? Be familiar with Word basics, keyboard, & mouse.
Date: 11/16 1 – 4 pm
PowerPoint
Learn presentation basics. Work with graphics, templates to make invitations or flyers.
Date: 11/5, 11/12 9 – noon
Introduction to Digital Photography
This class is for those of you al-ready have a digital camera. Each camera’s features will be discussed generically. Instructor will work individually with you to demonstrate the basic functions on your camera. Learn basic retouching and cropping techniques on PC. Bring:
Camera with fully charged batteries
Cables belonging to the camera
Storage media (memory card)
Dates: 10/20, 22 9 – noon
Working with Scanners
Scan a picture and convert it digitally so that it can be retouched, emailed or stored. Learn how scans can be used in presentations. You can edit the photos at home or in our advanced Elements classes. Bring 12-15 photos to class.
Date: 10/16 10 – 1 pm
Photo Restoration with Photoshop Elements
If you have photos that you wish to improve by cropping, improving color, removing red-eye, etc., this course is for you! In addition, you’ll learn how to fix damaged photos that may have been sitting in the dresser.
Experience with the mouse is necessary. Optional: bring a flash drive to class if you wish to take your work home. (3 sessions)
Dates: 10/23, 28, 30 9 – noon