Classes in December

Boot Camp: For Members New to Computing or Windows

Boot Camp is an introductory course designed for members who are new to computing and/or the Microsoft Windows operating system. This hands-on class has a limited enrollment of 12 with each participant working at an individual computer station in the Computer Lab. A four-member team of lead instructor and coaches will provide step-by-step instruction that will include demonstrations, guided practice and individual coaching assistance.

Participants will be introduced to the basic vocabulary and concepts necessary to establish an understanding of Windows. They will be instructed in practical strategies for managing and organizing their own data files, and they will be introduced to the fun and power of a word processing program.

Each Boot Camp is composed of five three-hour Lessons.

Tuesday, December 4, 1-4 pm, Lesson 1 of 5
Thursday, December 6, 1-4 pm, Lesson 2 of 5
Saturday, December 8, 1-4 pm, Lesson 3 of 5
Tuesday, December 11, 1-4 pm, Lesson 4 of 5
Thursday, December 13, 1-4 pm, Lesson 5 of 5

Location: Computer Lab, Pinnacle Community Center
Instructor: Ken Bentley
Fee:
Ten ($10.00), including a participant's manual
Prerequisites: Must be a Club member and own a computer using Microsoft Windows.

Since this is a hands-on class, registration is limited to 12 students for each class. To register or for additional information please call Susie Scott at 242-9745 or cell 239-8986. She will arrange to register you for the class, issue the class materials and collect the course fee.

 

Gmail (Google Mail)

Wednesday, December 12, 9:00 am
Location: Computer Lab, Pinnacle Community Center

Instructor: Howard Verne

This class is for beginners as well as experienced users, Vista as well as XP users. You will sign up for a FREE Google email account. No software need be installed. No more fighting Hotmail/AOL/Outlook Express/etc.

You will learn how to:

    send and receive mail from ANY computer ANY operating system, ANYWHERE in the world.
    view attachments (like pictures) and download them to your computer.
    send attachments as part of your email
    set up contacts/address book 
    recognize phishing and SPAM emails

Since this is a hands-on class, registration is limited to 12 students for each class. To register, send an email to hverne@yahoo.com 



Vista Basics - Introduction

Monday, December 17, 9:00 AM
Location: Computer Lab, Pinnacle Community Center

Instructor: Howard Verne

Introduction to Microsoft's Vista Operating System for members new to the Vista Operating System.

This class is open to all who have or are considering Windows Vista.  If you just purchased a system with Vista, this is the class for you!  Basic computer skills required to attend this course:

  • Ability to use a mouse to open/close/minimize windows
  • Ability to start a program (such as internet explorer)
  • Understanding of files and folders

Since this is a hands-on class, registration is limited to 12 students for each class. To register, send an email to  hverne@yahoo.com


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