Previous Classes & Workshops
Here are some of Classes and Workshops that we have previously held.
If you see something that you would like us to offer again or if you have an idea
or suggestion for an upcoming Class or Workshop, please
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current Workshop and Class offerings.
Buying and Selling on eBay (2 Sessions)
This lecture style, two-part class on Buying and Selling on eBay was an expansion of our most popular class from last winter.
If you have been thinking of trying your hand in the world of online auctions with eBay or if you are already participating but feel that you could use some help to gain an advantage over the other online buyers and sellers, then this is the two-part class for you.
Introduction to Windows
This lecture and hands-on class is for those of you just getting your first
computer or still trying to decide whether or not to upgrade (hard to beleive, but true). This class
will help you to get acquainted with the current versions of Windows.
You will learn how to perform day-to-day tasks with your computer, how to find things
when they get lost, what you need to do to keep your computer from having problems, and
more. Because this is a hands-on class, attendance is limited by the number of computers
available in the lab. Please call to reserve your seat.
Macintosh - Behind the Screen:
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
We have invited back the respected "Mac Doctor", Chuck Scheffreen to present a Macintosh
maintenance and troubleshooting workshop. The "Mac Doctor" has been troubleshooting and
fixing Macs full time since 1990.
This lecture style workshop, will cover the basic essentials of the
Operating System, focusing on Control Panels and Extensions. The good "Doctor" will
cover some of the more confusing concepts such as system memory vs. storage memory.
He usually likes to start with prevention, taking a backwards approach at the
beginning -- covering such things as how to crash your computer by downloading and
installing all those nifty utilities from the Internet, trading files with your buddies so
that you can catch a virus and updating systems by installing over old ones.
In addition to showing us what "not" to do the "Mac Doctor" will cover basic maintenance
such as rebuilding the desktop file, checking for current versions/updates of software, etc.
If time permits he may cover using Norton, Tech Tool Pro, Disk First Aid, etc., though the
"Doctor" believes more is gained by spending extra time on maintenance, prevention and
basic system information
More Microsoft Word
This lecture and hands-on class will cover some of the more
advanced capabilities of Microsoft Word. After a very quick review of
BASIC word processing with MS WORD, the class will look at ways to make your work
look like real business documents. Topics include, FORMATTING, STYLE, TEMPLATES, and
WIZARDS. The use of clipart and basic DTP ideas will be discussed. Special emphasis
will be given to ways to eliminate some of Word's annoyances and to make your word
processing more productive.
Whether a new computer user or a seasoned word processor, this class will
offer ways and means to improve your use of the computer. Students are expected to
be comfortable with word processing.
Back-to-Basics Workshop
Introduction to the Internet
For those of you who are just getting your feet wet on the Internet or are still
standing on the sidelines wondering what all of the hype is about, attend our
Back-to-Basics Introduction to the Internet workshop for a quick overview of
that WWW thing everyone is talking about.
This lecture style workshop will provide a good core of information about that
phenomenon known as the Internet. A little bit of history, a little bit of
technical background and a whole lot of online demonstrations. Products demonstrated
will include e-mail, Web browsers, news viewers and file transfer programs. If you
are feeling left out when others are talking about the Internet, come and see just how
easy it really is to get online.
Back-to-Basics Workshop
E-mail on the Internet
This lecture style course will provide a wealth of information about e-mail, using
a live connection to the Internet. Topics discussed will include program setup,
Internet addresses, types of messages, attachments, signatures, nicknames, folders,
filters and more. If you are feeling left out when others are talking about e-mail,
come and see just how easy it really is.
Back-to-Basics Workshop
Browsing the World Wide Web on the Internet
This lecture style course will provide a good core of information about the World
Wide Web. How to set up your Web browser as well as what to do with it once you're
online, will be covered. If you are feeling left out when others are talking about
"surfing" the Web, come and see just how much fun it really is.
Introduction to Databases - Part I
This introductory class using Microsoft Access, will cover the basics of databases -- how
to create them and then put them to work. The format of the class is both lecture
and hands-on, with practical exercises to ensure that each student is comfortable
with the basics.
Why learn a database at all? Well, it can keep track of your family events, like births,
deaths and marriages. If you have a hobby, you can record whatever details you want,
even add new variations and categories, anytime. And if you're following the ups and downs
of the stock market, few tools will help you track your stock transactions quite like a
database.
Take this class, and you may find lots of ways to get more organized, and in the process
discover hidden details that only the sorting and reorganizing of your records could reveal.
Introduction to Databases - Part II
This class builds on last week's Part I of using Microsoft Access. The format
of the class is both lecture and hands-on with practical exercises to ensure
that each student is comfortable with the basics.
Take this class, and you may find lots of ways to get more organized, and in the process
discover hidden details that only the sorting and reorganizing of your records could reveal.
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