To: Participants of the January and February RVS "Camera to Computer" and "Installing OpenOffice" classes:
A number of the CD's used in these two River Valley Seniors classes may exhibit errors when trying to install several of the programs from the disc. If you participated in either of these classes and received one of the damaged CD's, please send an email with your complete mailing address to the instructor's email address shown on the bottom of the CD label and a replacement CD will be provided by return mail. We regret the error but are thankful that the damaged discs were quickly reported and can be replaced.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Camera to Computer Class
Thanks all of you for a full house for the "Camera to Computer" class. I spent about 5 minutes playing with one of the pictures you took Tuesday.
The first picture is before. Using the Paint.net program I created a masterpiece called "The Star Wars Room at the FSPL", the second picture.
I used the pencil sketch mode to create the work of art. Bidding starts at $150.00.
I'm sure some of you can take more time and do much better.
Send me you pictures at: ajlinds@yahoo.com and I will post them on the blog.
A.J.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Classes going Well
I've had great reports about the classes so far. It's amazing we seem to be working between the weather problems.
Please leave any comments you have about classes.
Please leave any comments you have about classes.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Classes and Weather
We follow the Fort Smith Schools regarding bad weather. If the schools are open classes will be held. If the schools are closed, NO CLASSES>
Also you can check back with this blog for the latest info.
A.J. Lindsey
Also you can check back with this blog for the latest info.
A.J. Lindsey
Monday, January 14, 2008
Latest revised Schedule as of 1/15 9 AM
This schedule contains the two new classes, Ebay and Blogging, corrections to some times and hopefully is accurate.
Registration is Tues and Wed. Check back to this blog often for any corrections and class information.
RIVER VALLEY SENIORS COMPUTER CLASSES
JANUARY THROUGH APRIL – 2008
Beginning Classes
1. Introduction to Personal Computers
Session 1: January 22, 24, 29, 31 @ 9:30-11:30a.m. (8 hours total class time)
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. Also: creating and editing files, using Yahoo! Email, and simple graphics editing. (Windows XP not Vista)
2. Beginning Word Processing
Session 1: February 5, 7, 12, 14 @ 9:30-11:30a.m. (8 hours total class time)
Intended for students who have completed Intro to PCs (above); learn more about how to use a keyboard to type, change, and enhance your documents (think letters, poems, the great American novel, even recipes!).
3. Intro to the Internet
Session 1: February 19, 21, 26, 28 @ 9:30-11:30a.m. (8 hours total class time)
A beginning course in using the Internet intended for 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.
4. Beginning Email
Session 1: March 4, 6 @ 9:30-11:30a.m. (4 hours total class time)
Intended for students who have completed Intro to PCs and Intro to the Internet. Learn general techniques of using email using Yahoo! Email.
5. Introduction to Personal Computers (same as 1 above)
Session 2: March 11, 13, 18, 20 @ 9:30-11:30a.m.
6. Beginning Word Processing (same as 2 above)
Session 2: March 25, 27, April 1, 3 @ 9:30-11:30a.m.
7. Intro to the Internet (same as 3 above)
Session 2: April 8, 10, 15, 17 @ 9:30-11:30a.m.
8. Beginning Email (same as 4 above)
Session 2: April 22, 24 @ 9:30-11:30a.m.
RIVER VALLEY SENIORS COMPUTER CLASSES
Intermediate Classes
9. Tune Up Your PC (Microsoft Vista) (1 class only)
Wednesday, January 23 @ 9:30-11:30a.m.
Learn how to make your Microsoft Vista PC a bit less sluggish so you can begin to enjoy more of Vista’s features.
10. From Camera to Computer (1 class only; meets 2 times)
Tuesdays, January 29, February 5 @ 1:30-3:30p.m.
Learn how to work with your digital camera and how to get those great shots from the camera into the computer. Students MUST bring their camera to class; also be sure and bring the memory card and transfer cable for your camera.
11. Let’s Google! (1 class only)
Thursday, January 31 @ 1:30- 3:30p.m.
Learn how to use this renowned search tool: a little about the search engine and a little about some of the Google’s special features to help you find things on the Web.
12. Downloading OpenOffice (1 class only)
Tuesday, February 12 @ 1:30-3:30p.m.
Learn how to download the open source Office Suite program Open Office (we will use the word processing program but the suite includes drawing, spreadsheet, slideshow (presentation), and database applications also). Learn at the library then take the CD home and load on your OWN home computer.
13. Movies, Slide Shows and More! (1 class only; meets 2 times)
Tuesdays, February 19, 26 @ 1:30-3:30p.m.
Learn how to use the Windows Movie Maker on YOUR PC to make movies and slide shows with music, etc. Yes, this program is on your Windows PC! Put YOUR digital pictures and videos in a great easy-to-watch show. Add music and narration easily.
14. Fighting Computer Viruses for FREE using AVG (1 class only)
Thursday, February 21 @ 1:30-3:30p.m.
Learn about the FREE anti-virus program AVG that will keep your PC protected without paying heavy fees to Norton or McAfee.
15. Buying and Selling on eBay and Amazon (1 class only)
Tuesday, February 26 @ 6:30-8:30p.m.
Learn how to buy and sell online using eBay and Amazon. Lecture class.
16. Have your say on the Web: Create your own Blog! (1 class only)
Tuesday, March 25 @ 1:30-3:30p.m.
Now YOU can create a web presence for your organization or even yourself! This new method of publishing on the web is almost fool-proof and requires no special skills! Come and learn how!
Registration is Tues and Wed. Check back to this blog often for any corrections and class information.
RIVER VALLEY SENIORS COMPUTER CLASSES
JANUARY THROUGH APRIL – 2008
Beginning Classes
1. Introduction to Personal Computers
Session 1: January 22, 24, 29, 31 @ 9:30-11:30a.m. (8 hours total class time)
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. Also: creating and editing files, using Yahoo! Email, and simple graphics editing. (Windows XP not Vista)
2. Beginning Word Processing
Session 1: February 5, 7, 12, 14 @ 9:30-11:30a.m. (8 hours total class time)
Intended for students who have completed Intro to PCs (above); learn more about how to use a keyboard to type, change, and enhance your documents (think letters, poems, the great American novel, even recipes!).
3. Intro to the Internet
Session 1: February 19, 21, 26, 28 @ 9:30-11:30a.m. (8 hours total class time)
A beginning course in using the Internet intended for 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.
4. Beginning Email
Session 1: March 4, 6 @ 9:30-11:30a.m. (4 hours total class time)
Intended for students who have completed Intro to PCs and Intro to the Internet. Learn general techniques of using email using Yahoo! Email.
5. Introduction to Personal Computers (same as 1 above)
Session 2: March 11, 13, 18, 20 @ 9:30-11:30a.m.
6. Beginning Word Processing (same as 2 above)
Session 2: March 25, 27, April 1, 3 @ 9:30-11:30a.m.
7. Intro to the Internet (same as 3 above)
Session 2: April 8, 10, 15, 17 @ 9:30-11:30a.m.
8. Beginning Email (same as 4 above)
Session 2: April 22, 24 @ 9:30-11:30a.m.
RIVER VALLEY SENIORS COMPUTER CLASSES
Intermediate Classes
9. Tune Up Your PC (Microsoft Vista) (1 class only)
Wednesday, January 23 @ 9:30-11:30a.m.
Learn how to make your Microsoft Vista PC a bit less sluggish so you can begin to enjoy more of Vista’s features.
10. From Camera to Computer (1 class only; meets 2 times)
Tuesdays, January 29, February 5 @ 1:30-3:30p.m.
Learn how to work with your digital camera and how to get those great shots from the camera into the computer. Students MUST bring their camera to class; also be sure and bring the memory card and transfer cable for your camera.
11. Let’s Google! (1 class only)
Thursday, January 31 @ 1:30- 3:30p.m.
Learn how to use this renowned search tool: a little about the search engine and a little about some of the Google’s special features to help you find things on the Web.
12. Downloading OpenOffice (1 class only)
Tuesday, February 12 @ 1:30-3:30p.m.
Learn how to download the open source Office Suite program Open Office (we will use the word processing program but the suite includes drawing, spreadsheet, slideshow (presentation), and database applications also). Learn at the library then take the CD home and load on your OWN home computer.
13. Movies, Slide Shows and More! (1 class only; meets 2 times)
Tuesdays, February 19, 26 @ 1:30-3:30p.m.
Learn how to use the Windows Movie Maker on YOUR PC to make movies and slide shows with music, etc. Yes, this program is on your Windows PC! Put YOUR digital pictures and videos in a great easy-to-watch show. Add music and narration easily.
14. Fighting Computer Viruses for FREE using AVG (1 class only)
Thursday, February 21 @ 1:30-3:30p.m.
Learn about the FREE anti-virus program AVG that will keep your PC protected without paying heavy fees to Norton or McAfee.
15. Buying and Selling on eBay and Amazon (1 class only)
Tuesday, February 26 @ 6:30-8:30p.m.
Learn how to buy and sell online using eBay and Amazon. Lecture class.
16. Have your say on the Web: Create your own Blog! (1 class only)
Tuesday, March 25 @ 1:30-3:30p.m.
Now YOU can create a web presence for your organization or even yourself! This new method of publishing on the web is almost fool-proof and requires no special skills! Come and learn how!
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