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Computer Learning CentersOur mission is to provide the members of the PPCUG with effective, accessible and low cost PC-related learning opportunities by sharing the knowledge and expertise of our members through a collection of presentation-stye learning experiences. Scheduled classes are listed in our online events calendar. We currently are setting up classes "on demand" If you are interested in any scheduled or unscheduled classes, call Alan Baker 788-2201 to make arrangements. Types of Classes (Click on a Link below to go to the description for that class)
1 hour session. Covers turning computer on and off. Mouse use, Desktop, Icons, task bar and desktop background. Double Click / Right Click -- practice using the mouse. The Start Menu, Programs, Favorites, Documents, Settings, My Computer, Control panel. Using a FLASH DRIVE. Creating a desktop folder and putting a document into that folder. Recycle Bin, Help, Program/Accessories (Calculator, Word Pad, scan disk, defragment). File name and type conventions and associations. How to add folders, organize files into folders, create file shortcuts on the desktop, and find files using the Search dialog. Tips and tricks for keyboard navigation and general Windows navigation. A 3-hour class (single or multiple sessions) designed for new users of the Internet who are familiar with general use of the PC. Uses Windows Internet Explorer web browsing software. A Class Handbook is included. Cost is $4 for the class and $8 for the optional handbook. This class covers:
This class is currently under revision from Outlook Express to Windows Live Mail. Details will be posted here when the new version is ready. This class will be held over three sessions of about 1.5 hours each. Classes are $2.00 each. An illustrated handbook that contains the three lessons and reference materials will be available at each session for $8.00. The following will be covered over three sessions:
Introduction to scanner technology and features. How scanners are installed. What comes with a scanner purchase and what to do with it. What one can accomplish with a scanner. How to scan a photo. Demonstrate basic image editing. Learn about digital image files. Using basic and intermediate software, learn how to improve digital photographs and how to create many artistic and special effects with image files, such as a photo. Greeting Cards, Poster and Banners Using American Greetings and Printmaster software. Create a greeting card. Demonstrate function buttons. Front, inside, and back of a quarter fold card. Insert text and images and move objects. Create a greeting card with Printmaster and demonstrate banners, posters and shape choices. Cut and paste an art object from one program to another.
1.5 hour presentation-style class. This is an
introduction to this popular Microsoft software program that is used to create
and present "slide shows". We will cover an introduction to
the program's capabilities, the user interface, the use of templates, the
use of pre-defined formats, entering and formatting text and images, the use
of the Slide Master, the different interface views and text automation. There
will be a demonstration of creating a short presentation. Cost is
$2 for members; $5 for non-members.
Introduction to Spreadsheets (MS Excel) Things that one can do with this program. The basic features and functions of this application program. Formatting cells, columns and rows. Sorting data by columns. Digital Music Recording Workshop The goal of this workshop is to provide an introduction to digital music and how to process it in your computer. Learn how to rip music from commercial CD's and record music from vinyl records, tape, or any other audio source. Play this music on your PC or burn your own CD's for use in standard CD players. The workshop will provide the sources for free or very inexpensive software and hardware to accomplish the above functions. Introduction to Genealogy and Family Trees Learn how your PC can help in learning about Genealogy, Research, Data Entry, Data Organization, Presenting data and Sharing data. Learn about Commercial software and share/free ware related to Genealogy and many helpful web sites. View the instructor's HTML family tree with Internet Explorer. (3 Hours - $10 Introduction to CD-R/RW) The goal of this workshop is to provide an overview of CD burners and their use. This includes CD-R and CD-RW media and the software used with them. Learn the difference in CD-R and CD-RW media and when to use them. CD terms and standards are also covered. Learn to format CD's, burn data or music CD's, and copy CD's. |
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