Computer Classes
These courses are tailor-made for you
Classes are tailored for you. A $10.00 per session fee includes instruction and materials.
Parking can be arranged for $4.00 per day. Call the Center for reservations or if you have
any questions. Class space is limited to 18 participants. Classes are taught on Windows PC computers. However, Mac uses are welcome as the differences, as they apply to the coursework, are explained in each session.
Genealogy 101—How to Research Your
Family History Online (two sessions)
March 25 and 27, 9:15am-Noon
This class will cover the basic principles of online
genealogy as well as how to use free resources on the
Internet to help you begin and/or expand your family
tree. You will learn to unearth and decipher pockets of
information nestled in the most surprising places. Bring
your questions and family history!
Prerequisite: Must be comfortable using the computer to
browse the Internet.
Microsoft Word –Beyond the
Basics (two sessions)
Tuesday, April 1 and Thursday April 3, 9:15am-Noon
This class will take you beyond an introduction to
this popular program. The class will help you improve
your skills in editing and page layout, as well as give
you an introduction to the tools needed to use Excel to
create mailing lists (“mail merge”).
Prerequisite: Completion of the Center’s Advanced Basics
Class
Web 1.0– Internet Basics (two sessions)
Summer 2008
This class is designed to help you with the basics of
the Internet, including how to use browsers and search
engines, the tools used to navigate and find information on
the web. This class also includes basic web security
information.
Prerequisite: Ability to use the mouse and keyboard.
Web 2.0– Internet Basics (two sessions)
Summer 2008
This class is designed to help you get beyond the basics, including exposure to intermediate level search
skills and the use of Web 2.0 sites (customized information sites, some web-based email, shared
bookmark and news sites, and social networking sites).
Prerequisite: Completion of the Center’s Web 1.0 class
For questions or reservations:
Crossing the Digital Divide (There is no fee for this class.)
Check back for dates.
Confused by all the different options available in today's digital gadget market? This interactive session conduced by The Scholar's Workstation will introduce you to the major issues involved in buying computers and other digital gear, including Windows PCs and Macintosh (Mac), podcasting, digital cameras, printers, storage devices and more.
See the Crossing the Digital Divide Video (click to view YouTube Video) shot during the August 2, 2007 class.
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