Closures
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Nov. 26-27
Dec. 25
Jan. 1
Location
215 W. C Street
Springfield, OR
Adults 50+: Computer Center
Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St. • (541) 736-4444
Take
a look at the Adult Activity Center video
Some courses have prerequisites
PQ1 = Prerequisite of Computer Basics 1 or equivalent.
PQ2 = Prerequisite of Computer Basics 2 or equivalent.
Drop-In Computer Lab
FREE! Practice your skills, e-mail friends and use the Internet. Basic
computer skills are necessary. Instruction not provided. See staff
for lab access.
New $1/day drop-in lab fee
MTuTh . . . 11:45am-2:15pm
W . . . 11:45am-12:45pm
F . . . 12-4:30pm & 7-9pm
Sa . . . 9am-12pm
Capture It with a Scanner
This course will give you an understanding
of what a scanner can do and how to use one effectively to save your
favorite photos and documents for e-mailing and archiving. PQ2
11/2 & 4 . . . MW . . . 2:30-4:30pm . . . $20 . . . 14943
CD Burning
Learn how to use your CD burner to back up your files and
learn the differences between various CD media and the desired uses
for each type. PQ2
11/9 . . . M . . . 9:30-11:30am . . . $10 1 . . . 4944
Computer Basic 1
This class covers basic skills including mouse usage,
navigation, desktop usage and terminology (Windows operating systems).
No previous experience required.
12/1-10 . . . TuTh . . . 2:30-4:30pm . . . $40 . . . 14953
Computer Basic 2
Expand your computer knowledge even further. Learn
how to create a folder, save a file, create shortcuts, use the Internet,
install and uninstall software and customize the appearance of your
computer. PQ1
11/16-25 . . . MW . . . 9:30-11:30am . . . $40 . . . 14959
Cut, Copy, and Paste
Learn how to move and copy text and graphics from
one program to another. It is especially useful for copying information
from an e-mail message or Web site to your word processor. PQ2
10/28 . . . W . . . 2:30-4:30pm . . . $10 . . . 14963
Demystifying Your Digital Camera
Take the mystery out of using your
digital camera by learning about its basic features and settings. Learn
about flash settings, the camera set-up menu, previewing and deleting
pictures from the camera, and exporting your photos from the camera
to your computer. Bring your camera and manual to class. PQ1
11/3 . . . Tu . . . 9:30-11:30am . . . $10 . . . 14967
File Management
Learn how to organize your files so they are easy to
find. In this class you’ll learn how to open and move files, create
folders and save files. PQ2
12/15 & 17 . . . TuTh . . . 9:30-11:30am . . . $20 1 . . . 4969
Keep Your Computer Healthy
Learn about basic home maintenance that
you can perform to keep your computer running smoothly. Learn how to
prevent viruses, clear out cookies and temporary Internet files and
how to keep Windows up to date. PQ2
11/5 . . . Th . . . 9:30-11:30am . . . $10 . . . 14971
Mac Fundamentals I
Bring your own Macbook to class and learn basic
skills such as how to use the mouse, Finder, menu bar and Dock. You
will also learn about files and folders, saving files, System Preferences,
Software Update, copy and paste and Safari. A Mac laptop or desktop
iMac with Mac OS X 10.3 or better is required; computers are not furnished.
Instructor: Wendy McCourry.
10/8-29 . . . Th . . . 9:30-11:30am . . . $40 . . . 14972
Mac Fundamentals II
Expand your Macbook knowledge by learning how to
use your e-mail account and Address Book, customize your user account,
and use Dashboard. Other topics include iCal, Help and Leopard features
such as Exposé, Spotlight and Spaces. A Mac laptop or desktop iMac
with Mac OS X 10.3 or better is required; computers are not furnished.
Instructor: Wendy McCourry.
11/18-12/9 . . . W . . . :30-11:30am . . . $40 . . . 14973
Photoshop Elements
Learn how to use Photoshop Elements to enhance your
photos by adjusting brightness and contrast, adding text and effects
such as bevels, shadows and glows and colorizing images. Students will
also learn touch-up techniques, cloning, background effects, panorama
creation, use of layers and much more. PQ2
10/6 . . . Tu . . . Introduction to Photoshop . . . 2:30-4:30pm
. . . $10 . . . 14977
10/13 . . . Tu . . . Photoshop Tools . . . 2:30-4:30pm . . . $10
. . . 14978
10/20 . . . Tu . . . Layers and Backgrounds . . . 2:30-4:30pm .
. . $10 . . . 14979
10/27 . . . Tu . . . Light, Color and Words . . . 2:30-4:30pm .
. . $10 . . . 14980
11/3 . . . Tu . . . Project Workshop . . . 2:30-4:30pm . . . $10
. . . 14981
Word Processing
Students will learn how to create and edit documents
and make changes to the size, style, color and alignment of the text.
We’ll also cover printing, adjusting page margins, inserting pictures
and the use of tabs. Instructor: Jan Moursund. PQ2
11/17 . . . Tu . . . 2:30-4:30pm . . . $10 . . . 14984