Employment for Older Adults – Computer Training

OCC E03, Optimizing Your Smartphone & Tablet

In this class, Emeritus students learn to use their tablet or smartphone to increase social connections, access vital resources, and best accommodate individual needs. Topics include, but are not limited to: common functions, features, and components of your mobile device; managing your device account; using pre-installed and third-party apps for communication, organization, health, entertainment, ride sharing, etc.; downloading new apps; navigating various screens on your device; common safety practices; and more. Smartphones and tablets are not provided.

Course Number: 9820 Time: 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. MLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Woolen D WBring your Apple iPhone and/or iPad to class and be sure you know your Apple ID and password.

OCC E10, Using Data Files

This course helps older adults understand how to use tables and data files to create mailing labels, financial records for taxes, or work in a volunteer or paid job requiring these and other consumer skills. The course is offered at a pace that helps older adults maximize their knowledge retention and continue learning.

Course Number: 9821 Time: 1 to 2:50 p.m. WLocation: EC 1227 208Instructor: Rodriguez J EThis is a hybrid class. It will be simultaneously taught online via Zoom and on-ground at the Emeritus Building 2nd Floor Computer Lab. In addition, the students in this class will learn the rudiments of Microsoft Excel.

OCC E20, Using the Internet Safely

This course focuses on ways students can better protect themselves in a new technological environment and use the internet to find valid information. Best practices in virus protection and using e-mail are discussed. In addition, students examine and discuss their computer and internet needs for personal and professional use.

Course Number: 9822 Time: 9 to 10:50 a.m. MLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Woolen D W

PHOTO E00, Digital Photography I

This course assists older adults in selecting and using digital cameras. Older adults are encouraged to take photographs, keep photographic records, use photography as a means of self-expression, and share their vision and photographic experiences with others.

Course Number: 9823 Time: 9 to 10:50 a.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Cohen Mar ADigital Photography for those who want to expand their photographic abilities. We study the work of the great photographers, exploring their art as well as the technical aspects. Assignments will be given with each class and shared with the group in the next class. You will learn how to maximize the potential of your smartphone using apps for various editing effects. Beginners are welcome.

PHOTO E20, Photoshop/Computer Software Photo Editing

This course teaches Emeritus students the skill of using Adobe Photoshop Elements. Students will learn how to create, repair, and modify their personal images/photographs. In addition, students will be taught how to create composite images such as illustrations, logos, and advertisements that are commonly found in magazines, journals, and the internet. As a result, students will gain an understanding of using Photoshop as a means of self-expression.

Course Number: 9824 Time: 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. ThLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Rodriguez J EThis is an online class; it will be taught via Zoom. In addition, this class is for Photoshop Elements users who are at the intermediate level.

Course Number: 9825 Time: 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. FLocation: EC 1227 208Instructor: Rodriguez J EThis is a hybrid class. It will be simultaneously taught online via Zoom and on-ground at the Emeritus Building 2nd Floor Computer Lab. In addition, this class is for Photoshop Elements users who are at the beginner level.