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;
• 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. Students will learn how to use computers confidently, and become familiar with basic concepts, terms and skills related to the Microsoft Windows Operating System and other software programs. Bring a flash drive to class. Depending upon the instructor, a textbook may be used for this course. Your instructor will provide details.
OCC E00 Instructional Lab
9812 1:30p–3:20p Thu 1227 #208 Steve Strate
Instructional Lab: 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 Computer Mini-Lab
Open lab for EC students only.
9813 See posted schedule Mon-Fri 1227 #209 Volunteers
Open Lab: This lab is available to current Emeritus students. Computer students have priority. Present your bursar’s receipt to validate your enrollment. The 5–station lab is open subject to volunteer availability.
OCC E00 Introduction to Computers
Learn about hardware, software, keyboard keys, the mouse and open documents and folders.
9811 9a-10:50p Thu 1227 #208 Steve Strate
OCC E01 Word Processing – Beginning
Keyboard experience is required.
9814 9a-10:50a Mon 1227 #208 Antoinette Simmonds
9817 11a-12:50a Tue 1227 #208 Hanne Espinosa-Frech
9818 11a-12:50p Fri 1227 #208 Hanne Espinosa-Frech
Learn the basics of creating documents, draft letters and construct professional looking products using Microsoft Office. Keyboard experience is helpful or required. Please check with the instructor for the specifics of each class.
OCC E01 Word Processing – Intermediate
9816 11a-12:50p Mon 1227 #208 Antoinette Simmonds
9819 1p-2:50p Mon 1227 #208 Ken Buckner
Microsoft Word, for the intermediate user. If you know how to type, format Bold, insert Tables and other basic editing steps, and want more, then this is the class for you. It’s more complete and demanding than courses for the beginner.
OCC E10 Using Data Files for Older Adults
Microsoft Excel. Some experience with Microsoft Office is recommended. Perform calculations, analyze information and visualize data in spreadsheets
9820 3p–4:50p Tue 1227 #208 Ken Buckner
OCC E20 Using the Internet Safely for Older Adults
Make the most of the Internet. Learn about e-mail, Internet security, identity theft and Web resources, viruses, firewalls, and system protection.
9821 9a-10:50a Tue 1227 #208 Judy Blits
Living On-Line. Key concepts, tools and techniques for independent and self-confident learning on computers. Topics include researching and reading current, relevant subject matter and communicating and sharing with others on-line.
9822 11a–12:50p Wed 1227 #208 Ken Buckner
Introduction to the Internet – Learn the secrets of safely searching for information on the Internet, and sending and receiving emails, or attaching and sending pictures to friends and family.
9823 11a-12:50p Thu 1227 #208 Steve Strate
Develop confidence using the internet. Learn how to safely use e-mail and surf the internet. Build your skills and understanding of the computer.
PHOTO E00, Learn to use a camera
9824 9a-10:50a Tue 1227 #107 Gerald Schneir
Introduction to digital photography for students with some digital camera experience and those interested in free photo editing programs such as Picasa and FastStone. Bring your camera, manuals and laptop if you have one.
PHOTO E10 Creating Digital Photos for Older Adults
For the beginner.
9825 9a-10:50a Wed 1227 #208 Ken Buckner
9826 3p–4:50p Mon 1227 #208 Ken Buckner
9827 9a–10:50a Fri 1227 #208 Hanne Espinosa–Frech
Beginning Photography – Designed for the digital photographer initiate, taking pictures, transferring them to your computer, beginning cropping, editing and color corrections using Photoshop Elements 10.0.