ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES - TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTERS

Technology/Computers
Our computer instructors are dedicated to providing intensive, hands-on computer instruction in an informal setting, with each student working at modern individual PC’s computers. Classes limited to 10 to 12 students.

MICROSOFT OFFICE MASTERY PROGRAM ~ This program is perfect for the small business executive, administrative assistant, aspiring entrepreneur, student, or parent who wants to catch up in the technology boom. The course is designed in three separate modules to develop proficiency using the most popular Microsoft Office Components (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) plus Windows. The course is built around using applications such as mass mailings, writing reports, creating labels, creating graphs, building data bases, utilizing email, financial reporting, organizing appointments and calendars, preparing presentations, and more. Choose all or as many of the weeks as you like. (Instructor, Don Kubie)
M-Th    Choose:  (a) 9:00-11:30 am   or   (b) 6:30-9:00 pm         SHS  

Monday - Thursday   9:00 - 11:30 am      SHS

#415a 

July 7-24   

Microsoft Office Mastery Program   3 wks

$499

#417a

July 7-10

Windows and Word

$179

#424a

July 14-17  

Excel

$179

#423a

July 21-24 

PowerPoint and Outlook

$179

Monday - Thursday   6:30 - 9:30 pm      SHS

#417b 

July 7-10

Windows and Word

$179

#424b

July 14-17   

Excel

$179
 

SPECIAL ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS!

INTRODUCTION TO MS OFFICE ~ one day workshop! Are you about to re-enter the office or want to brush up on your skills? This one day workshop is for you! In Windows, learn about multiple windows, resizing them, and organizing your work with folders. In Word, learn the basics of creating, editing, and printing documents. Topics include cut, copy, paste, margins, formatting with font and type size, mouse and shortcut keys, and spell-check. In Excel, create spreadsheets for business and home use and learn how to use basic arithmetic functions  in a spreadsheet. In PowerPoint, create a mini-slide show through the use of special graphics and other features. Training materials and disks are included. Lunch and light refreshments will be provided. Prerequisite: familiarity with the mouse, keyboard and the computer and most of all, the desire to learn! (Instructor, Alan Weaver)
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#414  Monday, July 28          9:00 am-5:00 pm            $279             SHS

WEB PAGE DESIGNLearn the basic components of web site design: planning the site, creating links within your site and to other locations, and creating forms to enable clients to contact you.  We will create JPG and GIF graphics in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements which hasten downloads on your website.  In addition we will talk about getting your site listed in Google.  Students need a basic knowledge of the PC and Microsoft programs such as Word or Excel. Lunch and light refreshments will be provided. (Instructor, Alan Weaver)
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#061 Thursday, July 17          9:00 am–5:00 pm                   $279       SHS

TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATORS  – one day workshop!  As a teacher or administrator, you’re well trained in your area of expertise be it languages, humanities, or social sciences and have a basic understanding of the computer, be it writing text in Word, using the Internet for some research but you desire to use the computer more effectively.  In this class you will learn how to use some special tips in Word to help you write course outlines, quizzes, and other documents that students will find easy to read.  In Excel, you’ll learn how to do a grade/attendance book that will have simple formulas to help you accurately grade those myriad of assignments.  With PowerPoint, you will get a few pointers on how to make an effective presentation either to your class or the PTA.   Training materials and files are included.  If you wish to bring home files, please bring a flash drive (memory stick) to class.  Lunch and light refreshments will be provided.  Prerequisite: familiarity with the keyboard, mouse and Word basics.  (Instructor, Alan Weaver)
#453  Thursday, August 21         9:00 am–3:30 pm      $249    SHS

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY – one day workshop!  Are you about to re-enter the workforce?  Are you feeling like a dinosaur trying to keep up with friends, neighbors, and kids?  If so, this it the perfect class for you.  Designed for the computer novice, we will cover the core basics of technology.  Learn the basics:  Internet and what it encompasses from search techniques to shopping to entertainment; Email so that you can communicate with the rest of the world and know how to open and send attachments; Word so that you can understand the basics of creating a simple document and retrieving it a week later.  You will also learn how to keep your photos, music, and documents organized so you can find them at a later date! Lunch and light refreshments will be provided. You need to be able to work with a mouse. (Instructor, Alan Weaver)
#107   Wednesday, August 20      9:00 am-3:30 pm     $249     SHS

GOOGLE SEARCHING ~ About 99% of the world is familiar with this powerful search engine. However, there are many techniques to improve your research. Getting 85,000 web pages on a single topic can be overwhelming. Learn techniques to target the required information. Other information included in this class are many of the additional features that many users may not be familiar with such as Picasa, the Google toolbar, setting preferences, etc.  Students will get a handout.  Prerequisite: familiarity with the keyboard and the internet. (Instructor, Alan Weaver)
#911         Friday, July 18      9:00 am-12 noon                   $35                     SHS

PHOTOSHOP ~ Adobe Photoshop is a retouching and image-editing program. Experiment with Photoshop’s extensive toolbox and learn techniques to retouch digital photographs or create a unique masterpiece! You’ll learn to paint and retouch, create artwork, prepare files for export, save and print. (Instructor, Craig Burry)
#619          Begins June 30      Mondays   7:00-9:00 pm    5 sessions         $199   SHS

PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS ~ For those who are either photography novices or on a limited budget, the Elements program, with its many powerful features, is the ideal choice for you. You can work with pictures from your digital camera or your old photos. This program is very useful if you are designing a personal website or wish to work with graphics or photos.  This powerful program will show you many basics to improve photos: adjusting color, removing red eye, cropping, working with layers, and special effects. We will cover printing methods, types of papers, and the best printer to own. The images will take up considerable memory, so you may wish to bring a large storage device (flash card with a USB port) to store your work. You need to be able to work with a mouse. (Instructor, Alan Weaver)
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#626 Begins July 10   3 sessions    Thursdays       6:30-9:30 pm                   $179   SHS

INTRO TO iMAC AND MACINTOSH AND iPHOTO – Learn about this fast growing computer system.  You’ll learn to use your Macintosh computer more efficiently and increase your productivity.  Learn about the operating system, desktop navigation, the internet, editing text, fonts, special characters, maintenance, viruses, keyboards, monitors, disks, sound and more.  Learn how to work with digital images.  (Instructor, Mario Leone)
#621    Begins June 30         Mondays        7:00-9:00 pm            6 sessions     $225     SHS

Important Registration Information: 
  • To register for any of the classes through our secure registration system, please click on the course number or description (in bright blue) and you will be taken to a page which will allow you to register through a secure server for that specific course. 
  • Register for additional courses if desired. 
  • If you are registering more than one person, you will be required to do them separately. 
  • For your convenience, a profile will be created on each student which will expedite future registrations. 
  • Registrations can be placed over the phone.  Please note that registration fees are waived for online registrations.

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