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ROUNDUP FALL 2012
AGENDA
• Selecting correct courses for you
• Quick description of each course
• Time for questions
• Time to talk to individual
instructors
• Register for classes
SELECTING CORRECT COURSES
FOR YOU• SPCC course numbers (0, 1, 2, or
3) tell you the “degree of difficulty”
• Do not choose a course for which
you are under- or over-qualified
- For guidance, talk to the instructor before signing up
- The “wrong” course will just frustrate you
LET’S REVIEW THE 26 COURSES
BEING OFFERED
• Things to look for
Course level (“degree of difficulty”)
Day of week being offered
Number of class sessions
6 Sessions: “Core Curriculum”
3 or 4 Sessions: Short Courses
1 or 2 Sessions: Workshops
• Hold questions until the end
LEVEL 0 COURSES
• The most basic computer courses
For residents who have never used a
computer
Also very good for those who want to
go back and review the basics
No “Prerequisites” for course entry
• Significant time devoted to assisted practice
CC 001: COMPUTER COLLEGE
PREP SCHOOL BASICS (LEVEL 0)
Alice and Gerry DeBaun – Instructors
This is a very basic course for residents
who have never used a computer or want
to review basic computer processes
Mon AM, Sep 17 thru Oct 22 (6 sessions)
CC 003: COMPUTER COLLEGE
PREP SCHOOL – WINDOWS 7
LAPTOPS (LEVEL 0) Richard Nelson – Instructor
This is a very basic course for residents who have a new Windows 7 laptop or who
are new to laptop computers
Fri PM, Oct 5 thru Oct 26 (4 sessions)
CC 011: KEYBOARD TYPING
(LEVEL 0)
Megs Singer – Instructor
Purpose of this course is to develop basic keyboard skills in order to use a computer
effectively
Wed AM, Oct 3 thru Oct 10 (2 sessions)
CC 013: COMPUTER COLLEGE
PREP SCHOOL – FLASH DRIVES
(LEVEL 0) Richard Nelson – Instructor
Purpose of this course is to learn how to use a flash drive effectively and how to save files and folders on a flash drive
Wed PM, Oct 31 thru Nov 14 (3 sessions)
CC 021: INTERNET PREP SCHOOL
BASICS (LEVEL 0)
Richard Nelson – Instructor
This is a very basic course for residents
who have never used the Internet and
have a great desire to learn how
Wed PM, Sep 19 thru Oct 10 (4 sessions)
• For those with some basic knowledge
or experience with computers
Completed Prep School (Level 0) or
equivalent experience
Prerequisites: familiarity with
computer keyboard, typing skills, and
use of a mouse
• Goal: improve computer skills or learn
basics of useful application programs
Joe Cramer – Instructor
For those seeking to build upon basic skills in using the computer. Course work will include
Internet, word processing, and e-mail
Mon PM, Oct 29 thru Dec 3 (6 sessions)
Jim Plummer – Instructor
This course is for those seeking to review and improve basic skills in using
the personal computer
Tue AM, Sep 4 thru Sep 25 (4 sessions)
Russ Kraay – Instructor
Learn how to create, edit, format, print, and save text documents. Also learn to copy & paste
pictures and graphics
Mon PM, Sep 24 thru Oct 8 (3 sessions)
Dean Traxler – Instructor
Learn to make folders for storing & organ-izing files on your PC or a flash drive. Copy and save docs or photos from the Internet
Thu AM, Sep 6 thru Sep 20 (3 sessions)
Paul McKean – Instructor
Learn how to search for items you want to buy; finding websites and safely buying from merchants that sell on the Internet
Thu PM, Nov 1 thru Nov 15 (3 sessions)
Megs Singer – Instructor
This class is for those new to Gmail or who want to learn more. Learn to
send, read, reply to messages & how to use contact lists
Tue PM, Oct 16 thru Oct 30 (3 sessions)
Frank DiVesta – Instructor
Learn to prepare and share a professional-looking slide show, presentation, or album
with your available materials
Mon AM, Sep 24 thru Oct 8 (3 sessions)
Jim Plummer – Instructor
Learn to identify equipment & software most important to you when buying a laptop.
Handouts and worksheets will be provided
Wed AM, Sep 12 (1 session)
Joe Cramer – Instructor
Learn to install and use this software program that allows you to video chat with family and friends around the world for free
Fri PM, Nov 2 thru Nov 16 (3 sessions)
Susan Schmitt & Lucille Peterson – Instructors
Learn to use this word processor and page layout tool to create personalized letters and cards; also to create posters and newsletters
Mon PM, Nov 5 thru Nov 12 (2 sessions)
Lucille Peterson – Instructors
Learn how to keep a calendar on your computer, to track your schedules --
appointments, birthdays, and other events
Mon PM, Oct 22 thru Oct 29 (2 sessions)
Lucille Peterson & Susan Schmitt – Instructors
Enjoy organizing your contact information, create groups of contacts, and learn how to print mailing labels for specific
groups
Mon PM, Nov 19 thru Nov 26 (2 sessions)
• More difficult courses for practiced residents who want to increase their skills
• Prerequisites include
Completion of After Prep School Basics (Lvl 1)
course or equivalent experience
Basic knowledge of computer keyboard
Some typing and mouse skills that include left
click and right click, as well as drag and drop
At least elementary knowledge of word processing and the Internet
Jim Plummer – Instructor
Increase skills in Windows 7 and Office 2010
environment, including programs, formatting &
saving documents, use of Internet, and email
Dean Traxler – Instructor
Learn how to be in command of your computer
by using right clicking an operation you can
perform with your mouse
Lucille Peterson & Marty Gibson – Instructors
Learn to write your memoirs on the computer in
a simple, easy to understand way. We will use
word processing software & flash drives
Larry Brock – Instructor
This course introduces Picasa, a free photo editing
and organizing application from Google, and the
associated Picasa Web Albums
Wayne Wolfert – Instructor
Publisher consists of useful templates for many projects cards, calendars, brochures, news-
letters, marketing materials, and publications
Floyd Jamison – Instructor
Speech Recognition listens and responds to your
spoken voice. You can use it to run programs and
interact with the computer; dictate and edit text
Larry Brock – Instructor
This course introduces you to Google Maps and
how to use it efficiently doing digital mapping, route
planning, and locating businesses
• More advanced and complex courses
• Prerequisites
Requires considerable basic computer understanding
Satisfactorily complete some Level 2 courses or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of a Windows OS, Internet Explorer, and one or more Microsoft Office programs
NEXT STEP
• Consider level of courses that best
fit your needs and experience level
• Many instructors are here today.
Talk to them about course content
and difficulty
COURSE REGISTRATION
• 3 ways to register for classes:
eRegister on-line at
http://registration.spccsc.net
3 computers & instructors
are here today to assist
you “e-register”
Use paper form in Academy
brochure & turn it in at either
Service Desk
FINAL NOTES
• Try to register before Aug 20
• To add or cancel courses after
Aug 20, contact either Service Desk
• Class location:
Most courses are held in Computer
Teaching Center on the Island
A limited number may be held in the
Computer Center/Woodlands
WRAP-UP
• Questions or Comments?
• Visit our “White Elephant” table
• Opportunity to talk with instructors
• Opportunity to “e-register”