Computer Classes: Information

LL08S16: POWERPOINT

Next time you want to present information at a meeting, you won't need overheads or lecture notes - Powerpoint does it all. You will learn how to make slide-show presentations which are visually compelling and quickly convey information to you audience. Learn how to create slides with punchy, bulleted information and interesting visual effects. Prerequisite: comfortable with using the keyboard, familiarity with Windows and basic word processing.

Instructor: Margaret Boyko
Dates: Tuesdays, March 11, 18 and 25, 2008, 3 classes.
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Fee: $95.00
Min: 3 Max: 8

LL08S17: FILE MANAGEMENT

Have you ever wondered where your document went after you hit save? Do you have problems finding documents? Do you want to find out how to manage, file and retrieve your work quickly and easily? This course is for you!

Instructor: Margaret Boyko
Dates: Tuesdays, April 1, 8 and 15, 2008, 3 classes.
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Fee: $95.00
Min: 3 Max: 8

LL08S18: ACCESS

An introductory course in which you will learn how to design and create a database to store all you information, such as mailing lists, inventories, customer information, etc. You will learn how to design tables and forms to input your information and how to retrieve information using filters, queries and reports. This is a very easy-to-use way of recording and storing information.

Instructor: Margaret Boyko
Dates: Tuesdays, June 10, 17 and 24, 2008, 3 classes.
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Fee: $95.00
Min: 3 Max: 8

LL08S19: INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS

An introductory course for those who are unfamiliar with computers. Learn basic terminology and jargon and how to find your way in the Windows environment.

Instructor: Emy Shepherd
Dates: First Session: Thursdays, February 21, 28 and March 6, 2008, 3 classes.
Dates: Second Session: Wednesdays, April 2, 9 and 16, 2008, 3 classes.
Time: First Session: 5:45pm-7:45pm
Time: Second Session: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Fee: $95.00, both sessions.
Min: 4 Max: 8

LL08S20: BASICS OF MICROSOFT WORD

An introduction to word processing and to the time and labor saving features of this program. Learn formatting, how to work with tables, how to create mailing labels, how to find hidden resources and how to save documents. Prerequisite: Comfortable with using the keyboard, familiarity with Windows.

Instructor: Emy Shepherd
Dates: First Session: Thursdays, March 13, 20 and 27, 2008, 3 classes.
Second Session: Wednesdays, April 23, 30 and May 7, 2008, 3 classes.
Time: First Session: 5:45pm-7:45pm
Second Session: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Fee: $95.00, both sessions.
Min: 4 Max: 8

LL08S21: INTERNET BASICS

Learn how to navigate the Internet, how to send and receive E-mails, how to download to your computer and how to send and receive attachments.

Instructor: Emy Shepherd
Dates: First Session: Thursday, February 7, 2008, 1 class.
Second Session: Thursday, April 3, 2008, 1 class.
Third Session: Thursday, June 5, 2008, 1 class.
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm, all sessions.
Fee: $50.00, all sessions.
Min: 4 Max: 8

LL08S22: HOW TO BUY AND SELL ON eBAY

Learn how to buy and sell on eBay! We'll show you the most effective way to search for items you would like to buy and how to bid; we'll go through the process of listing an item for sale; we'll show you how to manage your eBay transactions; and we'll cover the do's and don'ts of shipping the items you sell.

Instructor: United States Postal Service
Dates: First Session: Mondays, March 3 and 10, 2008, 2 classes.
Second Session: Thursdays, April 10 and 17, 2008, 2 classes.
Third Session: Thursday, May 15 and 22, 2008, 2 classes.
Time: First Session: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Second Session: 11:00am-1:00pm
Third Session: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fee: $50.00, all sessions
Min: 3 Max: 8

INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION

Do you have burning questions about using your computer? Would you like one-to-one personal instruction to help solve your computer problems? Come with a list of questions and we will answer them in simple, straightforward language. You will have the undivided attentionof an experienced instructor, and your own computer to work on. Two-hour individualized sessions can be arranged. Please call 413-283-2329. Registration fee: $70.00 for each two-hour session. Register now!