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Evening Classes at Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation |
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Robert has been teaching computer classes and workshops through Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation for over 5 years. These relaxed and fun Wednesday evening workshops are open to anyone - age 16 and up.
We use the Senior Center’s computer lab on the second floor (behind the boutique). We learn on Windows XP computers and limit the class size to a max. of 10.
Robert demonstrates how to do things on his big monitor, then has you roll up your sleeves and try it yourself. You get to understand the theory, but also get lots of hands-on experience.
There are many ways to register, by mail, in person, on-line. Call 753-8380 for more information.
Registration is on-going through Oly Park & Rec. 222 Columbia St. NW |
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these are Introductory classes using windows xp (but much is the same in vista & Windows 7 - very different from MACs!)
1) SEPT 22 – Introduction to Internet: Don’t know how to drive on the “Information Highway”? In this workshop you’ll learn how to: do general research, genealogy, read/watch/listen to the news, tune in radio from around the world, get driving directions, check your stocks, make on-line purchases safely and more! You’ll practice navigating the Internet, learn about the pros and cons of Internet providers and get proficient at finding the information you need. Wednesday, 9/22 from 6:00-8:30pm $40 payable to OP&R
2) SEPT 29 - Computer Maintenance: Let’s Save You Big Bucks! Computer repairs are costly and frustrating but avoidable - if you apply the straight-forward maintenance tips that you’ll practice in this workshop. We’ll eliminate cookies, temporary files and temporary Internet files, dump files and programs, do Windows updates, defragment and scan the disk for errors, clean the mouse, eliminate dust from the computer as well as practice updating Virus shields, anti-spyware programs and more. Wednesday, 9/29 from 6:00-8:30pm $40 payable to OP&R
3) OCT 6 - Taming the Beast: Making your Computer More User-Friendly. You may not know about the many settings you can adjust to make your computer life easier and less stressful. We will review how to: clean up the desktop, make icons larger, change the mouse pointer, organize the My Documents folder, permanently increase font size in Word and Email, create favorites and links for Internet sites, create shortcuts to programs and documents - and much more. Wednesday, 10/6 from 6:00-8:30pm $40 payable to OP&R
4) OCT 13 – Excel – Learn to use this Microsoft program to make a simple spreadsheet. Excel is like an electronic ledger, only it will do the math for you! We will look at using it for a checkbook register, for a home budget, to create a work timesheet and more. Wednesday, 10/13 from 6:00-8:30 pm $40 payable to OP&R
5) OCT 20 & OCT 27 – Using the Word Program. Many of us know how to do some things within Word, Microsoft's word processing program. But some have not had the chance to walk through it in a systematic way to learn more about formatting, moving, inserting text functions and how to make your document interesting and attractive. For users with pre-2007 versions of Word (though much is similar in Office 2007). Wednesdays, 10/20 & 10/27 from 6:00-8:30pm $80 payable to OP&R
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Fall 2010 Computer Workshops with Robert Lovitt |
