Beginning Computers and
Email – This is an 8-week course for
beginners or new users who are just starting to get familiar with a computer,
mouse, and/or keyboard. Exercises are included to improve skills in these
areas and to create and save short documents. Students will be introduced
to the basics of Email usage; creating an e-mail ID, sending and receiving
messages, and uploading and downloading attachments and photos.
(You do not have to have a computer
to take Computers For Beginners.)
Fee - $40.00
class #119361 Jan 12 – March 1
Thur 1:30-3:30 PM
#119362
March 8 – April 26 Thur 1:30-3:30
PM
New SeniorNet students with advanced
computer skills should take the Introduction to Computer Applications course to
acquire a good understanding of Raleigh SeniorNet as well as acquiring a good
foundation for the other courses taught at SeniorNet.
Introduction to Computer
Applications – This 8-week course is for students
who have some knowledge of computers, who are able to control mouse movement and
are familiar with the keyboard. This course introduces the basics of word
processing. This course also introduces the basics of file management,
databases, spreadsheets and on-line/Internet.
Fee - $40.00
class #119366 Jan 9 – Feb 27
Mon 1:30-3:30 PM
#119367
Jan 10 – Feb 28 Tue 9:30-11:30
AM
#119368
March 5 – April 23 Mon 1:30-3:30 PM
#119369
March 6 – April 24 Tue 9:30-11:30 AM
Basics with Barb -
This course is for those who have taken the Introduction to Computer
Applications in the past or have worked on computers and just want a
refresher.
Length of course is 2-weeks, one afternoon a
week.
Fee - $20.00
class #119370 Jan 11 - 18
Wed 1:30-3:30
PM
#119371
Jan 25 – Feb 1 Wed 1:30-3:30
PM
Fun with Photos -
In this class you will become familiar with a Digital Photo Organizer &
Editor called Picasa. Find all your photos -- and make photo folders,
quickly and easily. Edit with ease -- Crop, reduce red-eye, and enhance
with one quick click. Print at home or the store of your choice.
Share photos online -- via email or through a Web Album. Make slideshows
and much more!
Length of course is 8-weeks, one morning a
week.
Fee - $40.00
class #119373 March 8 – April
26 Thur 9:30-11:30 AM
Exploring Files and
Folders - This 4-week course will offer ways to
increase your ability to manage data storage and files on your personal computer
using Windows 7. You will learn to create folders and organize your data
so that it will be easy to retrieve. You will use Windows Explorer to
create and manage your file structure.
Length of course is 4-weeks, one afternoon a
week.
Fee- $25.00
class #119374 Feb 8 - 29
Wed 1:30-3:30
PM
Financial Management with
Quicken – Quicken is designed to assist individuals
in managing their financial resources from daily checking to long term
investing. Topics covered will include tracking of bank accounts, credit
card accounts, investments, and budgeting.
Length of course is 8-weeks, one afternoon a
week.
Fee- $40.00
class#119376 March 7 – April 25
Wed 1:30-3:30 PM
On-Line/Internet -
You will learn about email, downloading files, attachments, bookmarks/favorites,
instant messaging, etc. Using the Internet, you can find health
information, track your stocks, order items on-line, plan vacations, keep in
touch with family and friends. The browser used in class is Internet
Explorer and the email program used is Windows Live Mail. Both of these
programs are part of Windows' operating systems – Windows 7.
Length of course is 8-weeks, one afternoon a
week.
Fee- $40.00
class#119377 Jan 10 – Feb 28
Tue 1:30-3:30 PM
Word Processing
- You will use Open Office Writer to learn the procedures to create
letters, documents, envelopes, labels, letterheads, etc., using various fonts
and clip art to enhance their appearance. Topics include paragraph
characteristics, formatting tabs, lists, spell checker, headers, and footers.
Length of course is 8-weeks, one morning a
week.
Fee- $40.00
class #119378 Jan 11 - Feb 29
Wed 9:30-11:30 AM
#119379
March 7 – April 25 Wed 9:30-11:30 AM
Windows Operating
Systems - You will learn how the Windows operating
system allows you to manage files and folders on your computer, customize your
PC to suit your individual preferences, and maintain it for optimum
performance. Although this class is based on Windows 7, the concepts &
techniques covered also apply, in large measure, to Windows Vista and XP.
Length of course is 8-weeks, one afternoon a
week.
Fee - $40.00
class #119380 March 6 - April 24
Tue 1:30-3:30 PM
