Employment For Seniors - Computer Training

REGISTER FOR ONE LEVEL ONLY WITHIN THE COMPUTER COURSES. The levels/content areas are:

• Introduction to Computers;
• Word Processing - Beginning;
• Word Processing - Intermediate;
• Word Processing - Advanced;
• Data Management;
• Working with Photos;
• Using the Internet.

Put “ALT” by second or third choice for a chance to be enrolled in at least one. Microsoft Word for Windows software will be used on PCs. Bring a two-sided 3.5” high-density, IBM compatible disk sold in local stores. A workbook available on site is recommended. Bring paper for printing. Students must complete the introduction class to benefit from other courses.

Weeks 1-8, August 27 to October 20

OCC E00 Introduction to Computers

Learn about computer software and hardware, MS Windows, Internet, email using the mouse and keyboard. A workbook is available on site. Students must complete this course to benefit from higher level classes.

9830 9a-10:50a   Tue   1227 #208   Harris Mack

9879 9a-10:50a   Wed   1227 #208   Ken Buckner

OCC E01 Word Processing – Beginning

Learn word processing function keys and keyboard shortcuts. Keyboard experience is very helpful.

9832 9a-10:50a   Thu   1227 #208   Henri Blits

9834 11:00a-12:50p   Thu   1227 #208   Henri Blits

9836 9a-10:50a   Fri   1227 #208   Hanne Espinosa-Frech

OCC E01 Word Processing – Beginning II - Continues previous material.

Learn word processing function keys and keyboard shortcuts. Keyboard experience is very helpful.

9838 11a-12:50p   Fri   1227 #208   Hanne Espinosa-Frech

Begin the basics of creating and changing documents and files, special methods to get the look you want.

OCC E01 Word Processing – Intermediate I

9840 11a-12:50p   Mon   1227 #208   Harris Mack

File Management, Tables, Graphics

9842 11a-12:50p   Tue   1227 #208   Harris Mack

File Management, Tables, Graphics

OCC E01 Word Processing – Intermediate/Advanced

9844 1p-2:50p   Mon   1227 #208   Ken Buckner

You must know the keyboard to be able to benefit from the class. Begin to use more extensive menu functions.

OCC E10 Using Data Files for Older Adults I

9847 3p-4:50p   Tue   1227 #208   Ken Buckner

Learn what Excel does. Create & format files and tables, use graphics, and print and manage your files.

OCC E20 Using the Internet Safely for Older Adults

Older adults learn about E-mail, “search engines,” personal security, information credibility and WEB resources. Also covered are viruses, firewalls, and spyware for protection.

9849 9a-10:50a   Mon   1227 #208   Harris Mack

Also learn about virus and spyware to protect yourself and your computer.

9851 11a-12:50p   Wed   1227 #208   Ken Buckner

9853 1p-2:50p   Fri    1227 #208   Steve Strate

PHOTO E10 Creating Digital Photos for Older Adults

9856 1p-2:50p   Tue   1227 #208   Hanne Espinosa-Frech

PhotoShop Elements made easy. Part 1 of 6. The full course takes one year.

9858 3p-4:50p   Mon   1227 #208   Ken Buckner

Explore digital photography: exposure, depth-of-field, composition and image quality. Learn camera techniques, artistic considerations, scanning, and burning CDs. Ideal for getting better at taking and saving pictures.

Weeks 9-16, October 22 to December 15

OCC E00 Trouble Shooting and Maintenance

9874 9a-10:50a   Mon   1227 #208   Harris Mack

Learn to make your computer run better with fewer problems. Students should have completed at least one computer section before taking this section

OCC E01 Word Processing – Beginning I

9835 9a-10:50a   Tue   1227 #208   Harris Mack

MS Windows, formatting, printing, and file management

9837 9a-10:50a   Wed   1227 #208   Ken Buckner

OCC E01 Word Processing - Beginning II

9833 9a-10:50a   Fri   1227 #208   Hanne Espinosa-Frech

9839 9a-10:50a   Thu   1227 #208   Henri Blits

9841 11:00a-12:50p   Thu   1227 #208   Henri Blits

OCC E01 Word Processing – Beginning III

9843 11a-12:50p   Fri   1227 #208   Hanne Espinosa-Frech

Begin the basics of creating and changing documents and files, special methods to get the look you want.

OCC E01 Word Processing – Intermediate II, Continues previous work.

9845 11a-12:50p   Mon   1227 #208   Harris Mack

9875 11a-12:50p   Tue   1227 #208   Harris Mack

OCC E01 Word Processing – Intermediate/Advanced

9876 1p-2:50p   Mon   1227 #208   Ken Buckner

Begin to use more extensive menu functions.

OCC E10 Using Data Files for Older Adults II, Continues previous work.

9848 3p-4:50p   Tue   1227 #208   Ken Buckner

OCC E20 Using the Internet Safely for Older Adults

Older adults learn about E-mail, “search engines,” personal security, information credibility and WEB resources.

9852 11a-12:50p   Wed   1227 #208   Ken Buckner

9854 1p-2:50p   Fri   1227 #208   Steve Strate

PHOTO E10 Creating Digital Photos for Older Adults

9857 1p-2:50p   Tue   1227 #208   Hanne Espinosa-Frech

PhotoShop Elements made easy - Part 2 of 6, continues previous work.

9859 3p-4:50p   Mon   1227 #208   Ken Buckner

Explore digital photography: exposure, depth-of-field, composition and image quality. Learn camera techniques, artistic considerations, scanning, and burning CDs. Ideal for getting better at taking and saving pictures.

OCC E00 Instructional Lab – 16-WEEK CLASS

9872 1:30p-3:20p   Thu   1227 #208   Henri Blits

Completion of Introduction to Computers is required prior to enrolling in this section. This special lab is supplemental tutorial support via review and practice of the skills learned in a concurrent EC computer classes. You must be enrolled in an EC computer section to attend.

OCC E00 Computer Lab – 16-WEEK open lab for EC students only

9831 TBA   Daily   1227 #209   Tahereh Sheikholislam

The lab is available only to students currently registered in an Emeritus class. Present your Bursar’s receipt to attend.

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