COMPUTERS

PERSONAL COMPUTERS FOR BEGINNERS

Personal Computers for Beginners is a 5-week course meant for the individual who is new to computers and would like a gentle introduction.  It will include the following: Week 1-You will learn how computers work and the buzz words often used, such as RAM, ROM, byte, CD-ROM, etc.  Week 2-You will be introduced to Windows 5, learn how to create folders, and organize information on the desktop.  Weeks 3 and 4-You will learn how to do various tasks that can be performed by the personal computer. You will be introduced to word processing, spreadsheets, databases and more.  Week 5-You will learn how to use an Internet browser and how to surf the web. Class is limited to 10.

Building:          HS West           Staff Development Room                    

Instructor:        Roger Gibbs

Date:                Mondays beginning April 21

Time:               6:30-9:30pm

Length:            4 weeks

Fee:                 $82

MICROSOFT WORD FOR WINDOWS

This hands-on course will teach you to use the latest version of the word processing program, Word.  Microsoft Word 7.0 is a powerful full-featured word processing package which includes many new features to help you create, format and produce documents, whether you work individually or in a group.  No previous experience with this program with this required.  Course notes covering the lectures and a certificate of completion will be provided to each student.  Class is limited to 10.

Building:          HS West           Staff Development Room                                

Instructor:        Roger Gibbs

Date:                Tuesdays beginning April 22

Time:               6:30-9:30pm

Length:            4 weeks

Fee:                 $82

MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000/ XP

Windows creates a desktop environment on your computer, which uses icons and pull-down menus.  This course will teach you how to use Windows to run programs, copy folders and files, and manage your computer's hard drive. This course will cover all versions of Windows up to and including Windows XP.  No previous experience with computers is needed.  Course notes covering the lectures and a certificate of completion will be provided to each student.

Class is limited to 10.

Building:          HS West           Staff Development Room        

Instructor:        Roger Gibbs

Date:                Wednesdays beginning April 23

Time:               6:30-9:30pm

Length:            4 weeks

Fee:                 $82

MICROSOFT EXCEL 7.0 FOR WINDOWS

This hands-on course will teach you to use the latest version of the spreadsheet program Excel.  Microsoft Excel is a full-featured spreadsheet, which can be applied to everyday uses such as home finance, databases and accounting.  No previous knowledge of this program is required.  Course notes covering the lectures and a certificate of completion will be provided to each student.  Class is limited to 10.

Building:          HS West           Staff Development Room

Instructor:        Roger Gibbs

Date:                Thursdays beginning April 24

Time:               6:30-9:30 pm

Length:            4 weeks

Fee:                 $82