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Classes Held On Other Than Meeting Night
ALL COMPUTER
EDUCATION CLASSES ARE FREE FOR MEMBERS
The following classes require that you be a
SPCUG member and register with the class leader by e‑mail. Include your name, SPCUG membership number, phone
number and e‑mail address in your e-mail registration request. A confirmation will be sent by the class leader when
all information is received.
In order to provide our membership with a
comprehensive group of classes for the beginning computer user, the following are the classes beginners should take
before moving on to advanced classes: Getting Started (four 1‑1/2 hour sessions); followed in any order by Basic E‑mail
(two 1‑1/2 hour sessions); Basic File Management (two 1‑1/2 hour sessions); Basic Internet (two 1‑1/ 2 hour sessions),
and Basic Maintenance and Back‑Up (two 1-1/2 hour sessions). To attend a class labeled "Basic" you must have taken
Getting Started or exhibit to the satisfaction of the class leader knowledge of the material taught in Getting Started.
TO REGISTER FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING BASIC CLASSES, SEND AN
EMAIL
TO THE CLASS LEADER OR REGISTER AT THE CLASS TABLE ON MEETING NIGHT.
BASIC CLASSES 2011 - 2012
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Getting
Started (4 sessions)
Getting Started is series of classes
geared for the absolute beginner. This course will cover
computer terminology, how to work with the "Windows" that are
on your computer screen, and how to use a simple program to
type a message. |
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:45 am
-12:15pm
Location: Boys & Girls Club Room 10
Instructor:
Bob Thommes
E-Mail:
srqrct@verizon.net
Dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, and 25
March 10, 17, 24, 31
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Basic
Internet (2 sessions)
Prior to taking this class, students
should have taken "Getting Started" or have exhibited the
knowledge and skills taught in that class. This class
introduces students to browsing and searching the Internet,
plus ways to keep a computer safe from Internet threats, such
as spyware and viruses. Members may register at the Basic
Classes table on General meeting nights or by sending an email
to the instructor. Include name, phone number, SPCUG member
number, and email address. |
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00 – 10:30
am
Location: Boys & Girls Club Rm 20
Instructor: Nancy DeMarte
E-Mail:
ndemarte@verizon.net
Dates: March 17 and 24
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Basic File
Management (2 sessions)
Prior to taking this class, students
should have taken Getting Started or have exhibited the
knowledge and skills taught in that class. This class
introduces students to the organization of files, such as
documents and photos, on a computer. It includes skills such
as saving a file, finding a file, creating folders, moving
files into and out of folders, and understanding the folder
tree. Members may register at the Basic Classes table on
General meeting nights or by sending an email to the
instructor. Include name, phone number, SPCUG member number,
and email address. |
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00 – 10:30
am
Location: Boys & Girls Club Rm 20
Instructor: Bob
Farrell and Bruce Yorgensen
E-Mail:
rfarrell264@gmail.com
February 18 and 25
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Basic Computer Maintenance & Backup (2 sessions)
Prior to
taking this class, students should have taken Getting Started
or have exhibited the knowledge and skills taught in that
class. This class introduces students to the regular
maintenance tasks necessary to keep a computer running
smoothly and the need and techniques of backing up and
restoring computer data. Members may register at the SIG table
on General meeting nights or by sending an e‑mail to the
instructor. Include name, phone number, SPCUG member number,
and e‑mail address. |
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00 – 10:30
am
Location: Boys & Girls Club Rm 20
Instructor: Nancy DeMarte
E-Mail:
ndemarte@verizon.net
Dates: March 3 and 10 |
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Basic Email (2 sessions)
Prior to
taking this class, students should have taken "Getting
Started" or have exhibited the knowledge and skills taught in
that class. This class introduces students the differences
between webmail and PC‑based email programs, and basic
functions of e‑mail, such as composing a message, filing
messages in folders, creating an attachment, and email
security. Members may register at the SIG table on General
meeting nights or by sending an email to the instructor.
Include name, phone number, SPCUG member number, and e‑mail
address. |
Day:
Saturday
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: Boys &
Girls Club Rm 20
Instructor: Bill Crowe
Email:
wtcrowe@verizon.net
Dates:
February 4 and 11
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Day:
Saturday
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: Boys &
Girls Club Rm 20
Instructor: Jim Cerny
Email: jimcerny123@gmail.com
Dates:
March 3 and 10
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ADVANCED AND SPECIALIZED Classes
The following classes are primarily intended for those
individuals who have completed the Basic Classes and wish to extend their computer expertise in specific areas.
Register by contacting the class instructor by email. Include your name, SPCUG membership number, phone number, and
email address.
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Using
Windows 7 (4 sessions)
Whether you are transitioning from
Windows XP or are relatively new to the world of PC’s, Windows
7 can be a bit intimidating. This course is designed the help
you enjoy your computer and enjoy using Windows 7. We will
cover setting up your desktop, gadgets, the new taskbar, and
the Start menu. In addition you will learn how to work with
multiple windows at a time using Jump lists, Snap, and the
taskbar. We will also cover the new Windows Explorer (files
and folders), libraries, and using thumb drives. The class
will be introduced to Windows Media Player and cover how to
rip, play and burn CD’s. Come and have some fun with Windows
7. Prerequisites are Getting Started or equivalent experience. |
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:45 am –
12:15 pm
Location: Boys & Girls Club room 20
Instructor:
Bill Crowe
Email:
wtcrowe@verizon.net
Date: February 4, 11, 18, and 25
March 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2012 |
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Back up your Data with Synctoy (1 session)
Synctoy can synchronize your important files with a
backup copy, making your backup process quick and easy. Synctoy is a free backup application that can be
downloaded from Microsoft and used on XP, Vista, or Windows 7. Synctoy provides much of the basic backup
and synchronizing features found in commercially available applications. This one session class will show
you how setup and use Synctoy to create a backup process that will be easy to use, so you’ll actually use
it. |
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am
Location: Boys & Girls Club learning cntr
Instructor: Phil Sorrentino
Email: philsorr@yahoo.com
Date: February 4 |
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Beyond Digital Photography (2 sessions)
When the average digital photographer takes 100 pictures, about 90 will need some
kind of adjustment. In this class you will learn how to fix your images in a simple, easy way without the
complexity of PhotoShop. Improvements to your photos include straightening, removing unwanted objects,
brightness and contrast control, gamma changes, saturation control, hue adjustment and individual adjustment
of highlights and shadows in the same image. You will also learn an easy way to attach images to your e-mail
messages and capture all, or a piece, of what you see on your monitor including multiple pages. Come to this
class and learn about a fabulous program that is easy to use and can be downloaded absolutely free. |
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
Location: Boys & Girls Club learning
cntr
Instructor: Chuck Mason
Email: chuckmason28@verizon.net
Date: February 4 and 11 |
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Unraveling the Ribbon in Word
2007/2010 (1 session)
Are you avoiding Office 2007 because you've heard the new Ribbon command bar is too confusing? This one
session presentation and Q/A session will help you understand how the Ribbon in Word 2007 is organized and how to make it easier to use. You may bring your laptop if
you want to follow along with the presentation. |
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am
Location: Boys & Girls Club learning cntr
Instructor: Nancy DeMarte
Email: ndemarte@verizon.net
Date: February 18
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eBook Readers vs Tablets (1 session)
The market is being flooded with all different brands of electronics that can multi-task including reading a
book, surfing the net, checking email. Check out all of the possibilities and see the NOOK Color and NOOK Tablet in action. |
Day: Saturday
Time: 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Location: Boys &
Girls Club learning cntr
Instructor: Sharon Rump
Email:
sharon@srump.com
Date: February 25 |
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Excel 2007 for Beginners (4 sessions)
Prior to taking this class, students should have taken "Getting Started" or have exhibited the knowledge and skills taught in that class.
Management skills in folder and file management are really helpful, but not essential. This class introduces students to the use of Microsoft Excel: Excel is invaluable when you work with numbers or wish to use a
simple database (e.g. a list of your friends' names, addresses, phone #, etc.). Working with numbers, you can apply "what if" scenarios to a group of numbers and anticipate changes in their values, under
different scenarios. Because, over the years Microsoft has published many updated versions of Excel (versions 3.0, 4.0, 95, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2010 ), we will use version 2010 for demonstration purposes
(although if you have version 2007, you may take the course). Our venue is the Fruitville Library, and the classroom does not have computers: therefore, you must bring in your laptop computer, with either
version of Excel. |
Day: MONDAY
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Location: Fruitville Library Meeting Room
Instructor: Dr. Saul Lowitt
Email: saul_lowitt@hotmail.com
Dates: March 5, 12, 19, and 26 |
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iPad for Beginners (4 sessions)
Did you just get an iPad? Come to this course and get the vital knowledge needed to make this device more useful and enjoyable. Learn how to use the touch
screen, what the icons mean that come with the iPad, how to add apps to your iPad, and how the use an app after you get one. Learn how to surf the internet on the iPad. Bring your iPad. |
Day: Saturday
Time: 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Location: Boys & Girls Club learning cntr
Instructor: Bill
Crowe
Email:
wtcrowe@verizon.net
Date: March 3, 10, 17, and 24 |
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Android Tablets and SmartPhones (1 session)
SmartPhones and Tablets come in at least two different flavors, Apple and Android. Google's
Android Operating System is used in many Smartphones and Tablets. This course will introduce you to both devices and show you how each one can be useful, and be used with your PC. |
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am
Location: Boys & Girls Club learning cntr
Instructor: Phil
Sorrentino
Email:
philsorr@yahoo.com
Date: March 10 |
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Files and Folders Review (1 session)
This is a one session review of
files and folder management. As a prerequisite you should have taken the Basic File Management course or be familiar with the concepts of the course which can be accessed by going to wwww.spcug.org and
clicking Tutorials. We recognize that some of the concepts of file management are difficult to grasp and this review class is geared to clear up those concepts. This is not a hands on class but will be structured
to review, reinforce, and if necessary, re-teach that which you've already been taught. |
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
Location: Boys & Girls Club learning cntr
Instructor: Jim
Unger
Email:
jimunger@verizon.net
Date: March 10 |
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Gmail and Google
Apps (3 sessions)
Dr. John Chait will offer a new 3 session series on "Gmail/Google
apps"
The course will include information on Gmail and
Google apps including Google, Gmail, Calendar, Tasks,
Contacts, Docs, Photos, Shopping and more. We will
also discover details on the mobile apps for phones
and tablets.
This class is for the computer user who is familiar
with his or her computer and wishes to learn more
about how to use Google and all of its wonderful apps.
You should consider yourself an advanced computer user
prior to
registering for this course and be comfortable with
file management. This
is not a beginning course. |
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
Location: Boys & Girls Club learning center
Leader: Dr. John Chait
Email:
cindychait@hotmail.com
Dates:
March 31, April 14 and 21
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