Below on this page:
- 1. Class Schedule For 2007
- . . . . . . . 1st Spring session -- Mon Mar 5 thru Fri Apr 13
- . . . . . . . 2nd Spring session -- Mon May 7 thru Fri Jun 15
- . . . . . . . Summer session -- Mon Jul 9 thru Fri Aug 17
- . . . . . . . 1st Fall session -- Tue Sep 4 thru Mon Oct 15
- . . . . . . . 2nd Fall session -- Mon Oct 29 thru Fri Dec 7
- 2. Class Descriptions
- 3. Lab Sessions
- 4. How To Register
- 5. Cost
- 6. Location & Date Changes
1. Class Schedule For 2007
1st Spring Session --Mon Mar 5 thru Fri Apr 13
- * Mon Mar 5, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Introduction to the Internet-FULL
- * Tue Mar 6, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Computer Applications
- * Wed Mar 7, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Graphics II - Word and Paint
- * Thr Mar 8, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Fundamentals 1st section-FULL
- * Fri Mar 9, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Fundamentals 2nd section-FULL
- * Mon May 7, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Introduction to the Internet
- * Tue May 1, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Computer Applications-FULL
- * Tue May 22, 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm -- Fundamentals
- * Wed May 9, 1 pm to 3 pm -- Graphics I - Digital Photo Editing
- * Thr May 10, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Fundamentals 1st section
- * Thr May 10, 1 pm to 3 pm -- Word Processing
- * Fri May 11, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Fundamentals 2nd section
- * Fri May 11, 1 pm to 3 pm -- Genealogy-Cancelled
- * Mon Jul 9, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Internet-Canceled
- * Tue Jul 10, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Applications-Canceled
- * Tue Jul 10, 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm -- Applications-Full
- * Wed Jul 11, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Graphics II - Word and Paint-Canceled
- * Thr Jul 12, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Fundamentals-Canceled
- * Fri Jul 13, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Fundamentals 2nd section
- * Mon Sep 10, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0
- ..The Monday class starts 1 week later due to Labor Day Sep 3
- * Tue Sep 4, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Applications
- * Tue Sep 4, 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm -- Internet
- * Wed Sep 5, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Excel
- * Thr Sep 6, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Fundamentals 1st section
- * Fri Sep 7, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Fundamentals 2nd section - Full
2nd Fall Session -- Mon Oct 29 thru Fri Dec 7
- * Mon Oct 29, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Introduction to the Internet
- * Tue Oct 30, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Applications - Cancelled
- * Wed Oct 31, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Graphics II - Word and Paint
- * Thr Nov 1, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Fundamentals - Full
- * Thr Nov 1, 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm -- Fundamentals
- * Fri Nov 2, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm -- Fundamentals
2. Class Descriptions
Computer Fundamentals
- This class focuses on the fun in fundamentals .Beginning students learn how a computer operates, how to organize the desktop and how to create files. They also learn computer games and programs to build computer typing skills.
- Students will learn basic word processing skills including creating, editing using cut and paste features, inserting clip art, printing documents, envelopes and return address labels. The importance of managing computer files and folders will be stressed. An introduction to spreadsheets and database for personal use will also be covered.
- This class will include finding genealogy information on the internet, and from other sources available through the Library; and organizing this information using genealogy software.
- Digital Photo Editing using Microsoft Picture-It.
- Fun with Word and Paint, which will cover creative projects such as making greeting cards, scrapbook pages, and adding pictures and photos to documents.
- Students will learn basic web searching skills including using web based e-mail and test drive popular search engines. They will also explore chat rooms where other seniors are online as a forum to discuss senior issues or a way to meet new people with similar interests.
- Prerequisites are fundamentals and computer applications
- Students will learn word processing skills including creating, editing and printing documents. They will explore inserting and deleting text, cutting and pasting text, file management, font specifications, etc.
- Digital Photo Editing using Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0
- Prerequisites are fundamentals and computer applications
- Students will learn skills associated with creating and editing spreadsheets.
- Current and former students may use use the SeniorNet computers during lab times to practice or ask basic questions.
- A lab monitor can be present (by advance appointment) to help you if you get "stuck"
- Pre-registration is required, due to class size being limited to 10 students for the 10 computer stations.
- Call the Library at 326-0536, and ask the desk attendant to put your name and phone number on the "SeniorNet Callback List".
- A registration volunteer will call you back. If you just have questions, you can also leave your number for the registration volunteer.
5. Cost
- The cost for a 6-week session of classes is $25. This $25 charge goes to the local SeniorNet, and helps to defray the cost of computers, printing manuals, advertising, postage, and other SeniorNet operating expenses.
- Membership in SeniorNet is required at a $40 fee, per year . This $40 fee goes to National SeniorNet in San Francisco.
- The cost to repeat a class is only $12.50. Members are encouraged to repeat classes as often as they like.
Location
- All classes are held in the SeniorNet Learning Center, Fourth Floor, James V. Brown Library at 19 East Fourth Street in Williamsport Pennsylvania. Plenty of parking is always available in the metered lots behind the library.
- Note that the dates shown Section 1, are initial PLANNING dates. Actual class schedules at holidays and other conflicts will be adjusted by consensus of class members
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This page modified 10/22/2007 by Deb Damaska
