Winter 2009 Schedule of Computer Classes

Next Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 is the signup for River Valley Seniors computer classes: from 10:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. in the Computer Lab (2nd floor) at the Fort Smith Public Library (3201 Rogers Avenue).

The following classes will be available this semester:

BASIC CLASSES:
Meet Your Mouse
Tuesday, February 17 (9:30-11:30a.m.)
Learn how to operate a computer mouse in a VERY informal and fun class with lots of hands-on practice using computer games. Take this class if you are NOT comfortable with using a mouse.

Fun and Games
Thursday, February 19 (9:30-11:30a.m.)
Another class to take if you are NOT yet comfortable with using a mouse. In addition to learning some very basic computer skills, it will be very useful in the other introductory classes.

Beginning Word Processing
Tues/Thur, February 24, 26 (9:30-11:30a.m.)
Learn how to use your mouse and keyboard to type, change, and enhance documents (letters, poems, the great American novel, even recipes!). This class is intended to continue our intro to Input devices started the previous week and as prelude to Intro to PCs (below).

Intro to Personal Computers
Tues/Thur, March 3, 5 (9:30-11:30a.m.) -- first session
Tues/Thur, March 10, 12 (9:30-11:30a.m.) -- second session
Intended for students who have little or no knowledge of computers; emphasis will be on learning to interact with the computer using keyboard and mouse. We will cover Windows XP not Vista.

Introduction to the Internet
Tu/Th, March 17, 19, 24, 26 (9:30-11:30a.m.) (one session)
A beginning course in using the Internet intended for those students who have completed Intro to PCs with knowledge of the keyboard and mouse. Learn how to "surf" the web and use Search Engines to find information; learn to download programs, pictures, etc.

Basic Email
Tu/Th, March 31, April 2 (9:30-11:30a.m.)
Intended for students who have completed Intro to PCs and Intro to the Internet. Learn general techniques of using email using Yahoo! Email.

Introduction to Windows Vista
Tuesday, March 10 (1:00-3:00p.m.)
NOT a hands-on class, this lecture-only class is for students who have Microsoft Vista Operating System on their home computer and who wish to learn more about its use and capabilities.

INTERMEDIATE CLASSES:
Our intermediate classes this semester are all about how to use a PC to work with your digital pictures:

From Digital Camera to PC
Tuesday, March 17 (1:00-3:00p.m.)
Learn how to get your pictures out of your digital camera and into your PC.

Edit and Enhance Your Digital Photos
Tuesday, March 24 (1:00-3:00p.m.)
Learn how to make corrections and other changes to your digital photos.

Share, Print, and Save Your Digital Photos
Tuesday, March 31 (1:00-3:00p.m.)
Learn how to print photos, copy your digital photos to CDs, and share photos with your friends via email and/or photo-sharing website.

Remember: you MUST sign up for classes next Tuesday, February 10 between 10:30a.m. and 1:30p.m. in the computer lab at the Fort Smith Public Library.

For more information, call PJ at the Fort Smith Public Library -- (479) 783-0229.