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But First a note
about our Learning Center Philosophy
We believe in "learning by
doing" in our specially paced, supportive classroom environment. Each student will
have his/her own computer, a workbook, and pre-programmed class diskette. The
all-volunteer training team usually consists of two instructors who lead the course and
several coaches who sit with the students to ensure that they take all the proper steps to
successfully complete each lesson. The methods used to train have been time-tested and are
highly praised by our former students. The SeniorNet staff will do their utmost to
accommodate the special needs of any student. So, why not join us for a fun and
interesting experience.
Danbury
SeniorNet Computer Course Descriptions
COURSES
FOR BEGINNING USERS
Our beginner classes are for individuals who have little or no experience
in using a personal computer. You do not need to own a personal computer to take any of
our beginner courses. Coaches assist students in each of these classes.
Computer Fundamentals - This four
lesson course is designed for individualswho have never used a computer before and for
individuals who are not yetcomfortable using the keyboard or mouse to communicate with a
computer. Inthis course, you will learn basic computer terminology and the components for
the basic operations necessary for continuing with our Introduction to Personal Computers
course.
Introduction to Personal Computers - This eight lesson
course provides an introduction to personal computers using standard Microsoft software,
including Works, Word and Internet Explorer. You will learn about the Microsoft Windows
operating system, how to compose and edit documents, how to keep your documents and
computer files organized, how to use a spreadsheet and a data base. Finally, you will
learn to use the Internet to send and receive e-mail and to find useful and interesting
information. If you are not already comfortable using the computer keyboard and mouse,
you should enroll in our Computer Fundamentals course.
Danbury SeniorNet Computer Course
Descriptions
COURSES
FOR INTERMEDIATE USERS
Our intermediate classes are for individuals who have experience and are
comfortable using a personal computer. You should own or have access to a personal
computer to take of our Intermediate courses. If you are not already comfortable using
a computer or if you have difficulties using the keyboard or mouse, then you should first
enroll in an appropriate beginners’ course.
Exploring Vista –
Virtually all new computers, including the new machines in our lab at the Old Jail, now
have a version of Microsoft’s Vista Operating System. This eight lesson course will
help you take full advantage of Vista’s functions such as tailoring the sidebar,
using the snipping tool, organizing your desktop, customizing the task bar, viewing
graphic files easily, managing files, searching for files and folders and much, much more.
Email Made Easy - Want to become more
proficient with email? Are you confused about sending or receiving emails? Or about
sending and receiving pictures or other attachments? Do you have problems keeping track of
and organizing your emails? Are you using your address book to eliminate typing long
addresses in every email you send? If you have email questions or problems, then this 4
session class is for you!
Using Word 2007 - This four-lesson course teaches you how to use the most common
functions available in the Microsoft Word 2007 software program. The class will start by
reviewing some of the MS Word features you should recognize, including inserting, deleting
and selecting text, moving through and saving documents, spell checking, printing and
using menu and command bars. As the course progresses, you will learn formatting skills
including changing character fonts, sizes and colors and formatting paragraphs.
Using Excel 2007 - This four-lesson course teaches you how to use the most common
functions available in the Microsoft Excel 2007 software program. You will learn to
identify components of spreadsheets, enter text, numbers and formulas and saving your
work. You will also learn to copy formulas, series, insert rows or columns, change column
width or row height and about naming worksheets. Also covered is formating worksheets and
numbers, absolute or relative cell addressing, centering data, changing fonts, and
printing.
Danbury SeniorNet Computer
Course Descriptions
TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Your Personal Tutor for
Individualized Computer Lessons - Do you own a computer? Do our other class offerings not fit your
needs? Then READ THIS!
How does a personal tutor for one-on-one education sound? We've got it!
Do you have an area you need help with? Some of the topics prior students
have requested are: Searching the Internet, Webcams, E-mail usage including sending
attachments, intermediate word processing, using spreadsheets, system protection, system
maintenance, system tailoring, navigating windows, managing digital pictures,
understanding Quicken, buying and selling on eBay, using AOL, and improving computer
usability. You can request any of these topics for your lesson in any given week, or some
other topic you are interested in.
Each week you choose to attend, an experienced instructor will work with
you for two hours on virtually any topic you wish. Pick one topic and spend as many weeks
as you want on it, or pick a different topic each time you attend. You can even bring your
own laptop to class to increase your learning experience. There is no other class offered
in the area that is tailored just for you or is as inexpensive as this one.
Registration is via email only. Contact Bob Nash, the class
manager, at kbnash@earthlink.net.
Our instructors will be available to
help you every Thursday (see schedule for class dates) from 10am – 12pm for 8 weeks. The cost for each session is $10, payable at the start
of each class you attend. Or, you can pre-pay $50 (non-refundable) and attend 6, 7, or all
8 sessions at no additional charge.
IMPORTANT: To maximize your benefit, you must have a computer and be
familiar with Windows and the use of the mouse, and should also have a basic knowledge of
your selected topic(s).
Danbury SeniorNet
Computer Course Descriptions
1
or 2 Lesson Classes
Our short classes are 1 or 2 lessons of 2 hours each designed to give you
a broad overview of the subject and answer any questions you might have
Where’s my
stuff? - Have you lost control of the stuff saved
on your computer? Missing pictures? Missing documents? Wondering what that New Folder
is on your desktop? Then this 2-lesson class is for you! We will explain how Windows
organizes information and teach you how to personalize your computer to match your own
filing system, no matter how simple or complex, so you can find your stuff quickly and
easily.
Intro to Digital Photos - This 2-lesson class is offered twice this fall and will inspire
and instruct you in making the most of your digital photos. It will teach you how to use
free software and resources readily available on the Internet to organize and correct
images, and then share them with friends and family. You will learn how to create digital
photo albums, digital slide shows, digital scrapbooks, animations, photo prints, photo
books and photo stamps and achieve various other special effects. You will also be shown
how a "blog" can be used as a method of sharing their digital creations with
others.
Social Networking with
Facebook - Want to locate your high school
or college or former work colleagues? Want to connect with other friends and family
members around the country or world? Wonder what all these people are up to? In this 2
hour class, you will learn what has been sweeping the internet in “social
networking”, including how to avoid the various pitfalls that novice users might
encounter.
Intro to Apple’s MAC Computers - Have you wondered why the Apple store at the Mall is always
crowded? Or, what those clever MAC vs. PC ads on TV are all about? Perhaps a MAC is in
your future! Come to this class and see what a MAC is all about.
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