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COMPUTER STUDIES
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS CLASS:
No previous knowledge or computer skills are required. Small classes and individual attention, with each student having access to a computer. With lots of practice and encouragement you will soon feel comfortable exploring the vast range of possibilities of your computer. There is always something new to learn. Topics include: "What is a Computer", "Computer Terms", " A Description of the Computer Components", "What's Inside the Box", "Setting up a Computer", "The Operating System", "The Control Panel", "Managing Disks, Folders and Files", "Menus, Bars and WordPad", "Installing and Un-installing a Program" and "Shutting Down".
MICROSOFT PUBLISHER CLASS:
It is assumed that students have a basic knowledge of computer skills with a
knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access or Word). This is a simple and easy
program to use.
Publisher is a desktop publishing package and the lessons include:
• How to use and get the most out of your computer program.
• How to create your own calendars, cards, advertisements, notices, invitations,
brochures, newsletters and labels, using graphics and digital photographs.
• Tips on how to make your own designs and layouts look professional.
• How to design your own pictures.
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT CLASS:
After receiving an email attachment in PowerPoint have you ever wondered how
they are done? What about your family snapshots? Have you considered how to
produce these for a showing night at a family gathering? Did you know that
PowerPoint is a quick and easy alternative to Desktop Publishing Software to
design invitations, etc.?
Since using PowerPoint presentations in my Computer Class, there have been a
few people interested in learning more about it. Therefore I am running a course
on this program.
MASTERING THE INTERNET:
Finding out about Internet basics. Seniors everywhere are finding out that the Internet is an economical, efficient way to keep in touch with family and friends, as well as for research. This is a short course. It covers the nature of the Internet. Participants will experience accessing the relevant Email programs and Browsers.Browsing will involve addressing sites, common sites, hobby and interest sites, useful Government sites and other interesting locations. We will learn about the use of Search Engines and search methods, Internet Trading and Internet Banking. The using of Webmail including various features.
Pre-requisites: Intending participants should have a computer with Internet connection or ready access (Library access is OK). They should also be familiar with using a computer, e.g. starting, opening a program and basic inputting etc. Instruction method: Lecture presentation, practical exercises and individual support. No Homework, but some home exercises may be required.
PHOTO REPAIRS:
This is not available in Term 1.
Do you have old damaged photos that are precious to you? Come and learn the
techniques for repairing them using PhotoPlus X4 a discounted priced Graphics
Editing program. Have you just started using a Digital Camera and are not happy
with the results? Come and learn how they can be improved or manipulated to
create interesting artistic effects.
Will be available for Terms 3 & 4. You need to be skilled in using a computer
and to be prepared to do homework to become proficient in using PhotoPlus.
A free version is available if you wish to try it out.
MICROSOFT EXCEL
We will be covering how to construct electronic spreadsheets which are designed to manipulate numerical data. Any function that requires rows and columns of numbers, can be performed by entering data into a spreadsheet. The major advantage of an electronic spreadsheet is that changes can be made easily and numerical data can be shown in graphical form. It can be sorted into alphabetical and numerical order and be filtered into various categories. Spreadsheets can be enhanced by formatting type, fonts, colours, borders, point size etc.
NOTE: You'll need some basic computer skills to be eligible for this class.
LINKS TO INTERESTING COMPUTER WEBSITES
Welcome to the Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association
http://www.ascca.org.au/
Look at the following websites for the most popular destinations on the web
for free online courses and free tutorials in a variety of computer skills.
Add to what you learn in class working at your own pace.
http://www.learnthat.com/
http://www.techtutorials.net/
http://webnests.com/freetutorials.htm
http://www.homeandlearn.co.uk/
http://www.helpwithpcs.com/courses/Course.htm
For those who are not experts in computer security.
http://www.net-security.org/
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/
A computer dictionary.
This website was created by Margaret Dunbar