News for the New Year

We hope to have the winter schedule of classes any day now. Registration is coming up soon so check back often.

For those of you who can't wait to continue learning, here is a link to some good tips on selling on ebay:

http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/12/23/how-to-sell-on-ebay/

Happy New Year

A.J.

About some previous posts

If you scroll down this blog you will see a photo of a cookbook and a You Tube video of "Oh Happy Day". These were posts done in a class for demonstration purposes.

Winter Class Schedule

The planning group for River Valley Seniors met today (11-30-07) and established a great lineup of classes for the Winter session.

The classes and schedule will be posted here in a few days.

Registration for classes will be Jan 15th 9:30 - Noon and Jan 16th 1-3 P.M.

The most requested class by previous students was "Word Processing". P.J. Williams will be presenting this class.

More details later.

Enjoy the FREE music players on the right. One features selections especially for seniors. Another player features Christmas music. You can start these players, then minimize it and do other things on your computer while you enjoy the music.

Thanks to all the teachers, coaches, and students who made this past semester one of our greatest.

Thanks to all those at the meeting today for great planning for the winter session.

A.J. Lindsey

Oh Happy Day

Here is a video we found on You Tube:

Revised Schedule

Here is the latest revision. If you have signed up for Powerpoint, or CD Burning please note changes:

Intro to PCs
1
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 4 classes
18-Sep
20-Sep
25-Sep
27-Sep

Create a Calendar
1
2:00-4:00pm
Th; 3 classes
20-Sep
4-Oct
11-Oct


Intro the the Internet
1
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 4 classes
2-Oct
4-Oct
9-Oct
11-Oct

Buying PCs and Digital Devices
1
1:00-3:00pm
T; 1 time only
9-Oct




Beginner's Lab
1
3:00-5:00pm
T; 1 time only
9-Oct




Email
1
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 2 classes
16-Oct
18-Oct



Burning CDs
1
1:00-3:00pm
T; 1 class only
16-Oct




Burning CDs
2
1:00-3:00pm
T; 1 class only
16-Oct




Burning CDs
3
1:00-3:00pm
W; 1 class only
17-Oct




Intro to PCs
2
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 4 classes
23-Oct
25-Oct
30-Oct
1-Nov

Buying on eBay and Amazon
1
6:30-8:30pm
T; 2 classes
23-Oct
30-Oct



PowerPoint
1
9:30-11:30am
W; 3 classes
24-Oct
31-Oct
7-Nov


Intro to the Internet
2
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 4 classes
6-Nov
8-Nov
13-Nov
15-Nov

Email
2
9:30-11:30
T/Th; 2 classes
27-Nov
29-Nov





















In Date/time order
Section
Time
Day of week
Date
Instructor



Intro to PCs
1
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 1 of 4 classes
18-Sep
Evelyn Morgan



Intro to PCs
1
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 2 of 4 classes
20-Sep
Evelyn Morgan



Create a Calendar
1
2:00-4:00pm
Th; 1 of 3 classes
20-Sep
B.R. Black



Intro to PCs
1
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 3 of 4 classes
25-Sep
Evelyn Morgan



Intro to PCs
1
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 4 of 4 classes
27-Sep
Evelyn Morgan



Intro to the Internet
1
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 1 of 4 classes
2-Oct
David Scherrey



Intro to the Internet
1
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 2 of 4 classes
4-Oct
David Scherrey



Create a Calendar
1
2:00-4:00pm
Th; 2 of 3 classes
4-Oct
B.R. Black



Intro to the Internet
1
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 3 of 4 classes
9-Oct
David Scherrey


Buying PCs and Digital Devices
1
1:00-3:00pm
T; 1 time only
9-Oct
A.J. Lindsey



Beginner's Lab
1
3:00-5:00pm
T; 1 time only
9-Oct
A.J. Lindsey



Intro to the Internet
1
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 4 of 4 classes
11-Oct
David Scherrey


Create a Calendar
1
2:00-4:00pm
Th; 3 of 3 classes
11-Oct
B.R. Black



Email
1
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 1 of 2 classes
16-Oct
David Scherrey


Burning CDs
1
1:00-3:00pm
T; 1 class only
16-Oct
A.J. Lindsey



Burning CDs
2
3:00-5:00pm
T; 1 class only
16-Oct
A.J. Lindsey



Burning CDs
3
1:00-3:00pm
W; 1 class only
17-Oct
A.J. Lindsey



Email
1
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 2 of 2 classes
18-Oct
David Scherrey


Intro to PCs
2
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 1 of 4 classes
23-Oct
Evelyn Morgan



Buying on eBay and Amazon
1
6:30-8:30pm
T; 1 of 2 classes
23-Oct
A.J. Lindsey



PowerPoint
1
9:30-11:30am
W; 1 of 3 classes
24-Oct
Crystal Michael



Intro to PCs
2
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 2 of 4 classes
25-Oct
Evelyn Morgan



Intro to PCs
2
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 3 of 4 classes
30-Oct
Evelyn Morgan



Buying on eBay and Amazon
1
6:30-8:30pm
T; 2 of 2 classes
30-Oct
A.J. Lindsey



PowerPoint
1
9:30-11:30am
W; 2 of 3 classes
31-Oct
Crystal Michael


Intro to PCs
2
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 4 of 4 classes
1-Nov
Evelyn Morgan



Intro to the Internet
2
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 1 of 4 classes
6-Nov
David Scherery



PowerPoint
1
9:30-11:30am
W; 3 of 3 classes
7-Nov
Crystal Michael


Intro to the Internet
2
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 2 of 4 classes
8-Nov
David Scherrey



Intro to the Internet
2
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 3 of 4 classes
13-Nov
David Scherrey


Intro to the Internet
2
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 4 of 4 classes
15-Nov
David Scherrey


Email
2
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 1 of 2 classes
27-Nov
David Scherrey


Email
2
9:30-11:30am
T/Th; 2 of 2 classes
29-Nov
David Scherrey















hanges.

Registration is Over- Classes In Progress

We are attempting to contact everyone who signed up for a class to advise what classes are available and when they will meet.

If you have any questions or problems please contact me at ajlinds@yahoo.com

The response to our fall classes has been overwhelming. As an all volunteer organization, we were not prepared to handle the response we received. Our teachers have graciously offered to add classes in an effort to meet the demand, but there are limits.

I hope you will learn from the classes and join us in providing more opportunities in the future. The coaches in our classes all started out as beginners. So learn all you can and plan to become a coach or instructor.

Check this blog daily for any changes or opportunities.

Thanks to P.J. Williams and her staff at the Fort Smith Library for their tireless efforts and help in making this happen.


A.J. Lindsey
Co-Coordinator
River Valley Seniornet

Revisions to the Class Schedule & Additional Info

Registration for Classes
September 11... 9:30 AM till Noon
September 12... 1:00 PM till 4:00 PM

FORT SMITH SENIORS.COM COMPUTER CLASSES

FALL 2007

BASIC CLASSES:

1. INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL COMPUTERS - EVELYN MORGAN, INSTRUCTOR

Class 1 – Sept. 18, 20, 25 & 27 Class 2 (If needed) Oct. 23, 25, 30 & Nov. 1

Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 to 11:30 A.M.

2. INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET – DAVID SCHERREY, INSTRUCTOR

Class 1 – Oct. 2, 4, 9 & 11 Class 2 (If needed) Nov. 6, 8, 13 & 15

Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 to 11:30 A.M.

3. BUYING COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DEVICES – A. J. LINDSEY, INSTRUCTOR

October 9, Tuesday 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.

This class will explore how to buy a computer without having to know a lot of technical words, numbers and confusing terms. A salesperson can spot a non-technical customer immediately and start adding on many items and services that are not needed.

The digital market is constantly changing, so today's advice, may change quickly. Digital cameras are changing as fast as computers, in this class you will learn what to look for in buying a digital camera.

You cannot buy based on a brands' reputation because brands are constantly being sold or merged. Even if the brands" ownership is consistent, there has been bad runs of products. This class will help you identify :lemon" products.

4. BASIC E-MAIL – DAVID SCHERREY, INSTRUCTOR

Class 1 – Oct. 16 & 18 Class 2 (If needed) Nov. 27 & 29

Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 to 11:30 A.M.

5. HOW TO BURN A CD – A. J. LINDSEY, INSTRUCTOR

October 16, Tuesday 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.

This class is not about setting fire to something. The "burn" expression comes from the laser that is used to create a CD or DVD. This class will teach you how to create music or data CD's and DVD's.

Copyright issues will also be discussed.

FORT SMITH SENIORS.COM COMPUTER CLASSES - FALL 2007 (Continued)

INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED CLASSES:

1. CREATE A CALENDAR – B. R. BLACK, INSTRUCTOR

Sept. 20, Oct. 4 and 11 (No class on Sept. 27 – Use time to work on calendar project.)

Classes on Thursday 2:00 to 4:00 P.M.

This is an Intermediate Level class. Participants should have completed the Basic Computer class, know how to modify an existing Excel or OpenOffice spreadsheet and possess basic image manipulation skills. The first class will introduce a range of simple and more complex calendars. Students will review several calendar templates provided to fit a variety of skill levels. Duplication methods, costs and time required for producing multiple calendars for a club or church group will be discussed. The second and third class sessions are “hands-on.” Using computer generated pages, old photos, children's artwork, scanned images and even stickers, students will combine the various elements to decorate calendar pages and assemble calendars. Students with more advanced computer skills may wish to consider a 13 picture calendar, with photos, (digital or paper) or other artwork. One picture will be used for the cover. Suggestion: If you already have a project in mind, bring your digital images you plan to use on a CD or a thumb drive. You may also bring photos or other artwork to class and use the classroom scanner to transfer images to a CD or thumb drive.

2. POWERPOINT – JIM PHELPS, INSTRUCTOR

Oct. 17, 24 & 31

Classes on Wednesdays 9:30 to 11:30 A.M.

This is an Intermediate Level class. Participants should have either completed the Basic Computer Class or the equivalent, feel comfortable using computer applications (email word processing, etc.) and have some experience with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint.

The class will help you improve your presentations using PowerPoint. Topics typically include:
* Working with themes, master slides & layouts
* Design tips for text
* Using graphics
* Simple animations
* Basic presentation skills while using PowerPoint
* Publishing handouts, and presentations on the Web

3. BUYING AND SELLING ON E-BAY AND AMAZON – A. J. LINDSEY, INSTRUCTOR

Oct. 23 & 30

Classes on Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 P.M.

Revised Fall Schedule

Fall Schedule Revised 8/30/07

RIVER VALLEY SENIORNET COMPUTER CLASSES

FALL 2007

1. INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL COMPUTERS

(EVELYN MORGAN, INSTRUCTOR)

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 9:30 TO 11:30 a.m.

SEPTEMBER 18, 20, 25, and 27

2. CREATE A CALENDAR (B R BLACK, INSTRUCTOR)

Thur 2:00 TO 4:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 20 - OCTOBER 4, 11

NOTE; YOU NEED TO HAVE 13 PICTURES SELECTED AND

KNOW WHAT MONTH YOU WANT THE PICTURES FOR. ONE

PICTURE FOR COVER. IF YOU CAN, HAVE THEM ON A CD OR A

JUMP DRIVE. IF YOU CAN’T, BRING THEM TO CLASS AND

WE WILL HELP YOU SCAN THEM TO A CD OR JUMP DRIVE.

3, INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET (DAVID SCHERREY, INSTRUCTOR)

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 9:30 TO 11:30 a.m.

OCTOBER 2, 4, 9, AND 11

4. BUYING COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DEVICES

(A J LINDSEY, INSTRUCTOR)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1:00 TO 3:00 p.m.

4. BASIC E-MAIL (DAVID SCHERREY, INSTRUCTOR)

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16,18 9:30 TO 11:30 a.m.

4. HOW TO BURN A CD (A J LINDSEY, INSTRUCTOR)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 1:00 TO 3:00 p.m.

4. POWERPOINT (JIM PHELPS, INSTRUCTOR)

WEDNESDAYS, OCTOBER 17, 24, AND 31 9:30 TO 11:30 a.m.

4. BUYING AND SELLING ON E-BAY AND AMAZON

(A J LINDSEY, INSTRUCTOR)

TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 23, 30 6:30 TO 8:30 p.m.

Fall River Valley Seniornet Schedule

Fall will bring a great season of Classes from River Valley Seniors. Normally this information is on our website. Jim Phelps our webmaster is our of town and unable to post this information. We have had this blog for sometime but only use it for classroom work.

Take a look at just some of whats new:

You can create a calendar of family pictures that will make the best Christmas gift anyone could get. For those interested in buy a computer, either their first or their next, we have a real money saving class.

Learn Powerpoint. We are very excited to be able to offer this class. For beginning students, we have revised our Intro to P.C.'s class to make it easier and more of a beginning class. Our intro to Internet class is on top of what's happening on the internet. And there is much more.

CLASS
Signup: Sept11 @ [9:30 – Noon]

Sept 12 @ [1:00 – 4:00]

Classes:

Intro to Personal Computers [Sept 18, 20, 25, and 27] [9:30 – 11:30a.m.]

Create a Calendar [Sept 19, Oct 3 and 10] [1:00 – 3:00p.m.]

Intro to the Internet [Oct 2, 4, 9, and 11] [9:30 – 11:30a.m.]

Buying Computers and Digital Devices [Oct 9] [1:00 – 3:00p.m.]

Email [Oct 16 and 18] [9:30 – 11:30a.m.]

Burning CDs [Oct 16] [1:00 – 3:00p.m.]

PowerPoint [Oct 17, 24, and 31] [9:30 – 11:30a.m.]

Buying and Selling on eBay and Amazon [Oct 23 and 30] [6:30 – 8:30p.m.]

SeniorNet Events Chronologically

Tu 9/11 9:30 – Noon SeniorNet Signup

We 9/12 1:00 – 4:00 SeniorNet Signup

Tu 9/18 9:30 – 11:30 Intro to PCs [Evelyn Morgan]

We 9/19 1:00 – 3:00 Create a Calendar [B.R. Black]

Th 9/20 9:30 – 11:30 Intro to PCs [Evelyn Morgan]

Tu 9/25 9:30 – 11:30 Intro to PCs [Evelyn Morgan]

Th 9/27 9:30 – 11:30 Intro to PCs [Evelyn Morgan]

Tu 10/2 9:30 – 11:30 Intro to the Internet [David Scherrey]

We 10/3 1:00 – 3:00 Create a Calendar [B.R. Black]

Th 10/4 9:30 – 11:30 Intro to the Internet [David Scherrey]

Tu 10/9 9:30 – 11:30 Intro to the Internet [David Scherrey]

Tu 10/9 1:00 – 3:00 Buying Computers and Digital Devices [A.J. Lindsey]

We 10/10 1:00 – 3:00 Create a Calendar [B.R. Black]

Th 10/11 9:30 – 11:30 Intro to the Internet [David Scherrey]

Tu 10/16 9:30 – 11:30 Email [David Scherrey]

Tu 10/16 1:00 – 3:00 Burning CDs [A.J. Lindsey]

We 10/17 9:30 – 11:30 PowerPoint [Jim Phelps]

Th 10/18 9:30 – 11:30 Email [David Scherrey]

Tu 10/23 6:30 – 8:30 Buying and Selling on eBay and Amazon [A.J. Lindsey]

We 10/24 9:30 – 11:30 PowerPoint [Jim Phelps]

Tu 10/30 6:30 – 8:30 Buying and Selling on eBay and Amazon [A.J. Lindsey]

We 10/31 9:30 – 11:30 PowerPoint [Jim Phelps]