| Intro to Computers |
If you’re new to computers, let this class teach you how to use and understand the hardware, operating system, and software on most computers. Students will work in the new Vista operating system in this class. |
Tues, Sept 1-
Oct 6
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
Quickbooks 2009
Level II |
Students who have completed Quickbooks 2009 Level I will learn how to work with invoices and payments, track sales and expenses, pay bills, and manage payroll as well as use the reporting features of Quickbooks. |
Tues, Sept 1-22
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| How to fix, Upgrade, & Troubleshoot your PC |
If you are interested in learning how the components in your computer work as well has how to make basic repairs & upgrades, this hands-on class is what you want. Class will cover What’s Inside the Box, backing up your PC, preventative maintenance, fixing start-up & Windows crashes, solving storage problems, fixing various other hardware problems, and upgrading your PC. Students can bring their own computers to work on in class. |
Wed, Sept 9-Oct 14
8:30-11:30 am or 4:30=7:30 pm |
| Intro to Digital Cameras |
Learn how to select the right digital camera for your needs, install camera related software, transfer images from camera to computer, and edit digital images for use in various media. |
Wed, Sept 2-23
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| Genealogy Workshop |
Join us to either continue or start researching your family history. You will learn various genealogy research techniques and how to document your research in genealogy software. |
Thurs, Sept 3-Oct 22
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| Intro to Premiere Elements 7 |
Learn how to use the footage from your camcorder to create professional home movies. Premiere® Elements 7 makes it easy to create incredible movies. Get started quickly with automated movie making options, add knockout visuals and sound, and share your movies with family and friends. |
Thurs, Sept 3-Oct 22
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| Using the Internet |
This course is designed to teach students the concepts and skills necessary to productively use the Internet and its applications. Class will cover web browsers such as Internet Explorer, popular search engines such as Google, and much more. You will also learn e-mail basics and set up your own e-mail account. Class will also preview blogs, social networks, and IM. |
Thus, Sept 3-24
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| How to Use CD/DVD Burners |
Learn how to use CD-R/R/RW Burners to store & back-up data, make custom music CDs, create slideshows, and much more. |
Mon, Sept 14-28
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| Intro to PhotoShop CS4 |
Learn to use PhotoShop CS4 to edit and enhance your digital images. Class topics include: getting to know the Photoshop workspace, learning how to use the toolbox and individual tools, using the Adobe Bridge to organize your files, and , d enhance images using various tools from the toolbox, while becoming familiar with the tool options bar. Create special effects using the Filter and Image menus. Isolate areas of your image using the various selection tools. Use the eraser tool to delete pixels and the history brush tool to "undo" changes to an image. Crop and resize images, create custom brushes, become familiar with the basics of layers, and learn how to use Adobe Bridge to organize your files. |
Mon, Sept 14-Oct 19
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| How to Zip & UnZip Files |
Did you just receive e-mail with a Zip file attached to it, or did you just download a Zip file and don't know what to do with it? This class teaches the basics of Zip files and how to use them. |
Tues, Sept 29
8:30-11:30 am or 4:30-7:30 pm |
| PICASA |
Picasa is free photo editing software from Google that makes your pictures look great. Picasa offers you the ability to organize and edit your photos quickly. This software also will help you build slideshows, photo collages, and online photo albums that can be shared with family and friends across the country or world. If you own a digital camera, learning this software is a must. |
Wed, Sept 30-Oct 21
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| Intro to Excel 2007 |
In this class, students will explore the Excel 2007 environment. Class will cover how to create and modify a worksheet, perform calculations, format a worksheet, develop a workbook, print workbook contents, and customize the layout of the Excel application window. This class will also introduce students to the new Ribbon interface used in all the Office 2007 products. |
Thurs, Oct 1-22
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| How to Convert LPs to CDs |
Got tons of LPs that you would like to play in the car or truck? Learn what hardware, software, and other equipment is needed to convert LPs and Tapes to CDs. Students will also bring some of their favorite LPS and tapes to class and convert them to CDs. |
Mon, Oct 5-Nov 9
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| Intro to EBay |
Learn effective buying & selling strategies on EBAY as well as how to register on EBAY, prepare and submit an item for auction, and monitor your auction items. |
Tues, Oct 6-27
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| Intro to Programming |
This course is an introduction to computer programming and software development. Students will use a visual development environment and an object oriented programming language to learn fundamental programming concepts. Various predefined object types will be introduced and students will learn how to control object attributes and behaviors as they write event procedures containing variables, conditions, and loops. |
Wed, Oct 7-Dec 2
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| How to Edit & Prepare Photos for Quilted Wall Hanging |
In this class, students will select, edit, print, and prepare the photos that they will use on their Quilted Wall Hanging. The class will also cover basic photo editing principles. |
Tues, Oct 13-27
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm
Note: the quilting part of this project (Create A Quilted Wall Hanging class) starts on Tues, Nov 3.
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| Intro to Windows Vista |
Learn the basics of Windows Vista including how to logon to the workstation, tour the desktop, use the Start menu, taskbar, and standard icons. Discover how to organize your workspace by resizing, moving, and tiling windows and arranging icons and much more. |
Tues, Oct 13-Nov 3
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| Disk Drive Imaging |
In this class you will learn to use software that can take an exact snapshot of your hard drive so that it can be easily restored if disaster strikes or if you ever wanted to install a larger hard drive without losing your information. This is an excellent recovery tool because the system can be recovered within an hour or less. |
Wed, Oct 14-28
8:30-11:30 am or 4:30-7:30 pm |
| Intermediate PhotoShop CS 4 |
Students, who have completed Intro to Photoshop CS4, will add to their PhotoShop skills by learning to clean up and fine- tune digital images. Create quick masks and permanent channels to isolate areas of your image for editing or manipulation. Use the selection tools to create and save paths, the vector drawing tools to add a variety of shapes to an image, and the type tool to add text to your image. Repair images with the clone stamp, healing brush, and patch tools. Change selection borders, choose painting colors, and look at scanning issues. |
Mon, Oct 26-Nov 30
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| Intro to PowerPoint 2007 |
In this class, students will learn how to create a presentation in PowerPoint 2007. Class will cover how to add text and themes, format text on slides, and add graphical objects and tables to a PowerPoint presentation. This class will also introduce students to the new Ribbon interface used in all the Office 2007 products. |
Thurs, Oct 29-Nov 19
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| Intro to PhotoShop Elements 7 |
Learn the basics of Adobe PhotoShop Elements 7 software which combines power and simplicity so you can do more with your photos. Class covers how to Instantly fix flaws and adjust color and lighting with new advanced controls. If you own a digital camera, this class will help you make your photos even better. |
Thurs, Oct 29-Dec 10
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| Intro to IPODs & MP3 Players |
Learn how to set-up an iPod or other MP3 player, how to navigate a player, how to explore all the options available on a player such as music, photos, and other extras, how to store files on a player, how to download music, how to add music from CDs, how to create playlists, how to sort music by artist, album, genre, etc, and how to use add-ons with a player. Students should bring their iPod or MP3 player to class. |
Tues, Nov 3-24
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| How to Convert VHS to DVD |
As you are probably aware, VHS tapes have about a ten year life before they begin to degrade. DVDs and CDs ensure the quality of your tapes for 50-100 years. If you have home movies or a library of tapes on VHS that you would like transfer to DVD or CD, this class will teach you an affordable way to transfer them to these formats. Class will cover the hardware, software, and procedures involved in this process. This class could lead into a prosperous part-time or full time business. |
Wed, Nov 4-Dec 2
8:30-11:30 am or 4:30-7:30 pm |
| Create Your Own Calendar |
Students will use their own personal photos to create a customized
calendar! Great idea for a Christmas gift. Using
Print Shop, students will be able to include their
own special dates to remember, import graphics, and
more! All binding materials will be provided. |
Mon, Nov 9-30
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| Intro to Dreamweaver (web page building) |
Students will learn to use Dreamweaver, Web development software, to create their own web pages. Topics covered in class include creating web pages, formatting text for size, color, & alignment; creating ordered and unordered lists, linking pages together with hyperlinks, placing images on web pages, and uploading pages to your web site. |
Tues, Nov 10-Dec 15
8:30-11:30 am or 4:30-7:30 pm |
| Intermediate Windows Vista |
This class builds on and adds to your basic Windows Vista skills. Learn to work with pictures, multimedia, voice & sounds, printing & scanning, managing files & folders, and setting-up, customizing, and managing Windows Vista. |
Wed, Nov 11-Dec 9
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| Intro to Keyboarding |
This class is very helpful to those that have never typed using a computer keyboard or for those wanting to improve their typing skills. Class will cover proper keyboarding techniques and effective practices that will improve your typing. |
Tues, Nov 17 & 24
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| How to Create Your Own Blog |
Are you interested in joining the
Blogosphere? In this class,. Students will learn about the history of blogs, the effect of blogs on politics, and review the various types of blogs and more! Students will also learn how to set-up their own blog. |
Tues, Dec 1-15
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| How to Share Your Photos Online |
Learn how to select & use an online photo service to share your pictures with family as well as create slideshows, photo collages, etc. Basic photo editing will also be covered in this class. |
Tues, Dec 1-15
8:30-10:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm |
| How to Use Turbo Tax to File Income Tax |
Learn how to use Turbo Tax software to complete your Federal and State income taxes. This course covers only the use of the Turbo Tax software; No tax advice is available in this class! |
Thurs, Dec 3 & 10
8:30-11:30 am or 4:30-7:30 pm |
| How to Install & Use Webcams |
Ever wanted to run your own TV station? A webcam lets you do just that. With one of these tiny, bug-eyed cameras hooked up to your computer, you can broadcast pictures of yourself or your home to the entire world! Class will cover what equipment is needed and how to set-up and run a webcam. |
Mon, Dec 7 & 14
8:30-11:30 am or 4:30-7:30 pm |
| Windows 7 Operating System Preview |
If you would like to preview the next version of Windows operating system
coming from Microsoft, this one session class
will introduce you to the latest Windows 7 and show you
what Microsoft plans to offer with this new version. |
Mon, Dec 7
8:30-11:30 am or 4:30-7:30 pm |
