Class Descriptions
Colin Campbell Computer Center
193 Stony Hill Road, Chatham 02633 508-945-9800
Computer 101
Prerequisite for most courses except for those students with 1 solid year
of computer work. Learn how to use the mouse (left and right buttons and
scroll wheel), Keyboard: Insert, delete, print screen, page up/page down,
arrow keys, symbols, cap lock, Enter and F keys. A basic ability to type
is required. Creating and deleting Folders, putting folders on the desktop
or in My Documents, filing objects in Folders, finding lost folders or
objects using 'Find', comfort with 'cut and paste', 'Save' and 'Save as'
and other tool bar functions, using Word Pad and other features covered
in the course.
Next Steps
Students will learn to personalize the computer, change views, use keyboard
shortcuts, and learn about file sharing, getting help or support. They
will manage the control panel, do backups, and install updates. Virus
protection, and file structure, and typing skills will be covered. Also,
learn about the fun stuff -- sample interesting videos, old TV shows,
Nova nature programming. Access the town web, sign up for Netflix, watch
your computer streams on your flat panel TV screen. Two sessions: $25.
Instructor - Dick Kraycir
Beginning
Internet/Email
You need to have an Internet service provider or plan to use the computers
at the library or an Internet Café to access the Internet. Class will
cover doing research, shopping, downloading pictures and information,
reading news around the world, download forms from locations e.g. the
IRS, Brokers, Banks etc.; write and read eMail, putting pictures in your
email, giving email a unique look using stationary.
New Digital Camera User
You have the digital camera. Now what do you do? Learn how to operate
your camera, what your options are after you've taken photos and perhaps
some photo-taking tips, too! When you register, please tell us the make
and model of your of camera. Bring your camera, manual and charged batteries
to both classes.
Camera
To Print and Everything Between
A short class to help you download those pictures that are in your digital
camera onto your computer and begin to manipulate them. Will include setting
up picture files, improving images (cropping, fixing flaws, etc.), attaching
photos to email, printing and burning to a disk. Google Picasa Image Editor
will be used (available free).
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Beginning Network
Learn how to connect to Wi-Fi networks with your laptop, iPad, or smart
phone easily and safely. Two sessions. $25
Setting Up Your Home Network
What you can do with your home network and how to do it. Beginning Network
recommended as a prerequisite. Two sessions. $25
Beginning iPad (iPhone, iPod Touch):
After taking home the magical tablet, learn how do turn it on and off,
charge the battery, use the touch screen gestures, get your contacts and
calendar in synch, download the must-have apps, and so much more. Two
sessions. $25
Powerful Presentations
How to use Power Point to create interesting presentations to share with
family. friends, or organizations. Photos, sound, video, and special effects
will be covered. Two sessions. $25
Keeping in Touch with the Family
Email, video chatting, photo sharing, Skype, social networking, and text
chat. Three sessions. $35
Web Presence
Creating a Simple Website Using simple inexpensive software, that requires
no knowledge of HTML, to create a simple website for your business or
organization. Three sessions. $35
Google Apps
Working and Playing in the Cloud With new desktop applications, Google
offers bells and whistles that may change the way we communicate. Demos
of Search, Google Docs, Fusion Data, Translate, Picassa, Gmail and Groups,
Google + and Hangouts, Google Talk, Google Phone, and You Tube will be
covered. One session. $20.
Everything Is on the Internet
How to find information on any topic. For example, if you get an error
message when you are updating your iTunes, how to find out what it means
and get it fixed. Lost your camera manual and need to get a replacement?
Learn how to polish brass, or check if the latest virus scare a friend
sent via email is real or fiction. It's all on the Internet and the Team
will present examples of useful ways to find the answers to your questions.