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.

OCC E00 Computer Lab – open lab for EC students only

9634 TBA   TBA   1227 #209    Volunteer

The lab is available only to students currently registered in an Emeritus class. Present your Bursar’s receipt to attend. The 5-station lab is open subject to volunteer availability.

OCC E00 Instructional Lab

9637 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 class. You must be enrolled in an EC computer section to attend.

OCC E00 Introduction to Computers

Learn about computer software and hardware.

9633 9a–10:50a   Mon   1227 #208    Staff

OCC E01 Word Processing – Beginning I

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

9643 11a–12:50p   Mon   1227 #208    Staff

OCC E01 Word Processing – Beginning II

9646 1p–2:50p   Mon   1227 #208   Ken Buckner

OCC E01 Word Processing – Beginning III

9647 9a–10:50a   Thu   1227 #208   Henri Blits

OCC E01 Word Processing – Intermediate I

9648 9a–10:50a   Wed   1227 #208   Ken Buckner

9650 11:00a–12:50p   Thu   1227 #208   Henri Blits

OCC E01 OCC E01 MSWord–Web Text, Graphics & Photos

9651 9a–10:50a   Tue    1227 #208    Kris Britt

Prepare text, graphics and images for Web sites: photo sharing Web sites, transfer images and text, and file formats. Some computer experience is needed. The section feeds into the OCC E20 section for Web page design #9682.

OCC E01 Word Processing – Intermediate & Advanced

9652 11a–12:50p   Fri   1227 #208   Hanne Espinosa–Frech

OCC E10 Using Data Files for Older Adults

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

9658 3p–4:50p   Tue   1227 #208   Ken Buckner

Start from the beginning to learn about using data files.

OCC E20 Using the Internet Safely for Older Adults

9661 11a–12:50p   Wed   1227 #208   Ken Buckner

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

9663 1p–2:50p   Fri   1227 #208   Steve Strate

Advanced Internet and email skills. Students should have taken basic Internet safety. Shopping, music and video, banking and bill paying, and optimizing Internet settings.

9682 11a-12:50p   Tues   1227 #208   Kris Britt

Web Page Design – Create a Personal Web Page for self-expression, sharing interests and keeping in touch with friends and family. Explore Myspace, blogs, wikis and social network sites. Discuss basic principles of Web design, privacy and safety issues. Computer experience is needed.

PHOTO E10 Creating Digital Photos for Older Adults

9665 1p–2:50p   Tue   1227 #208   Hanne Espinosa–Frech

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

9667 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.

9666 9a–10:50a   Fri   1227 #208   Hanne Espinosa–Frech

Special Projects using PhotoShop Elements.

See Photography for Photo E00, learning to use a camera.

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