Winter/Spring ‘08 – Technology for Today!

     The Strongsville Community Education program is dedicated to providing hands-on computer  instruction by professionals in an informal setting, with each student working at a PC.  All technology classes have limited enrollment (5-10 students).

Sequence Guide for Computer Sign Up

BASIC COURSES:

Need:                                                  Take:                         

Basic Experience                                  Introduction to Computers

Next step                                             Administrating Windows

APPLICATION COURSES:

If you want to learn:                           Take:

Word Processing                                  Word

Desktop Publishing                               Publisher

Spreadsheets                                        Excel

Databases                                            Access

Interactive                                            Visual Basic

                                                            Web Site Design

                                                            Web Site Marketing

Personal Computer Security & Protection

By Norman Beznoska,

Director, Enterprise Security

   Learn how to secure your PC and personal information, protect and not become a victim of Identity Theft.  Class will cover:  Essentials of PC and Information Security in the workplace and  home;  Browsing the Internet Safely; Protecting your children from Cyber Stalkers; Best security practices for online banking and purchases; PC Security tools and Security Web Sites; and Identity Theft Prevention-combating Phising/Pharming/Vishing.

W/S #271   1/24    TH    6-9 pm    $29/$33   SHS

W/S #272   2/12     T      6-9 pm    $29/$33   SHS

Introduction to Computers

By Sami Roman

   This is the place to start learning about computers!  Hands on instruction will cover the features of Windows including: computer devices, operating system, managing the desktop, task bar, start menu, using the mouse, creating files and much more!

W/S #273   3/12-4/9 (no class 3/26)   W    6:30-8:30 pm    $95/$99    Center Middle

Windows Administration

By Sami Roman

     After you’ve learned the basics of Windows, it’s time to learn some tips and tricks so you can use your computer to its maximum potential.  Class will cover managing computer icons, device manager, accessing the internet and search tools, managing files and much more!  Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers or equivalent experience

W/S #274   4/16-4/30    W     6:30-8:30 pm     $69/$73     Center Middle

MS Word

By Sami Roman

   Microsoft Word is the most widely used word processing program today.  But there is much more to it than typing documents!  In this class, you will learn to enter, edit and format text; create and work with Word files, save documents, set margins, use tool bars and more.  Book fee $20 payable to instructor at class.  Prerequisite:  Basic Windows familiarity; ability to use mouse and keyboard.

W/S #275   2/21-3/20 (no class 2/28)   TH    6:30-8:30 pm   $95/$99    Center Middle

MS Publisher

By Sami Roman

   This desktop publishing class combines text and graphics using Microsoft Publisher.  Review desktop publishing concepts and then look at how to create documents such as newsletters, flyers and brochures. Book fee $20 payable to instructor at class.  Prerequisite:  MS Word or equivalent experience.

W/S #276   1/31-2/14    TH    6:30-8:30 pm     $69/$73   Center Middle

MS Excel

By Pam Regrut

     MS Excel can help you organize and analyze all kinds of information.  In this class, you’ll learn the basics of creating a worksheet, rows and columns, formatting data, formulas and sorting.  Book fee $20 payable to instructor at class.  Prerequisite: Windows experience. 

W/S #277   1/22-2/12    T    6-8 pm    $95/$99    Albion Middle

MS Access I-Intro to Relational Databases

By Michael Camburako

   This course covers the fundamentals of databases: creating and working with a database; finding, filtering, and formatting data; working with tables and fields; and learning concepts of relational databases. Book fee $20 payable to instructor at class.  Prerequisite: comfortable in the Windows environment, ability to use left-click and right-click mouse functions, or equivalent experience.

W/S #278   1/31-2/21  TH   6:30-8:30 pm    $95/$99    SHS

Microsoft Access II – Intermediate Study of Queries, Forms and Reports

By Michael Camburako

   This course covers advanced features of Access.  Topics include working with queries, forms and reports.  The course will address the topic of macros and using Access with other programs, such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Book fee $20 payable to instructor at class. Prerequisite: Microsoft Access I or equivalent knowledge.

W/S #279   3/6-4/3 (no class 3/27)   TH     6:30-8:30 pm     $95/$99     Albion Middle

Visual Basic for Beginners

By Michael Camburako

  Learn to create Windows-based applications with Visual Basic.Net.  Includes object-oriented, even driven programming and accessing databases.  Prerequisite:  working knowledge of Windows environment, fundamentals of programming.

W/S #280   4/10-5/8   TH   6:30-8:30 pm    $109/$113    SHS

DAYTIME COMPUTER CLASSES

(Age 40+) by Matt Godlaski, MCG Services

    These programs are hands-on using the buddy system with review and practice time.  All classes held at Center Middle School Annex-Room 146, 13200 Pearl Road. Call Community Education at (440) 572-7025 to register.

Basic Computing Series

Part 1: Computer Concepts Seminar

 This interactive seminar is the perfect place to begin learning about modern home computers.  Get the information you need to help you buy a PC, get answers to common questions, and have the opportunity to ask any questions you have.  Learn about Hard Drives, Flash Drives, CPU’s, Megabytes, Gigabytes, RAM, USB, and more.  This seminar is the perfect way to bring your knowledge up-to-date and prepare you for the rest of the Basic Computing Series.

W/S #281   3/3    M     2-4 pm   $15

Part 2:  Basic Computing

Master the mouse, command the keyboard, and take charge of your computer.  Learn about icons, menus, windows and word processing.  Understand your computer’s file and folder system.  Develop fundamentals and discover tips and tricks to improve your computing skills.  This class is easy enough for someone who has never touched a computer before, but contains enough information to be worthwhile even if you already work on a PC.

W/S #282  3/10 & 3/12   M/W     2-4 pm   $52

Part 3: Working with Computer Files

Ever say, or hear someone say: “I saved it on my computer and now I have no idea where it is?”  This is the class that will give you the skills to eliminate that problem.  Learn to create a file, save the file, and then find it.  Learn to organize your files by creating folders, moving files in and out of folders, and renaming files and folders.  Clean house by deleting files and working with the recycle bin.  Also, gain valuable experience working with a flash drive.

W/S #283   3/17 & 3/19     M/W    2-4 pm    $52

Part 4:  Customize Your Computer

Configure your PC to look and act the way you want it to.  Change wallpapers, screensavers, and resolutions.  Configure taskbar and start menu options.  Install and uninstall software.  Adjust your mouse and keyboard settings.  Everything you need to get started with fine tuning your computer.

W/S #284   4/1 & 4/2     T/W     2-4 pm     $52

Microsoft Offices Series

Computer Documents

Microsoft Word basics.  Highlight text, fine-tune fonts, set-up margins, work with page views, align text, create columns, spell check, copy and past, and printer options.  Learn the basic skills to create a quality text document on your computer

W/S #285   4/7 & 4/9    M/W    2-4 pm    $52

Intermediate Documents

Create tables, bulleted and numbered lists, and page borders.  Learn to utilize the thesaurus, create envelopes and labels, and insert and work with pictures.  This class begins where “computer documents” ends.

W/S #286   4/14 & 4/16      M/W      2-4 pm    $52

Understanding Spreadsheets

Microsoft Excel basics.  Balance a checkbook, format and sort data, work with calculations, and utilize the fill handle.  This class is everything you need to know to begin working with spreadsheets at work or at home.

W/S #287   4/21 & 4/23   M/W     2-4 pm   $52

Online Computing Series

Internet Security Seminar

Dispel the myths and learn the facts.  Why you should be concerned but not afraid to shop and bank online.  What dangers are out there? What should you have in place to protect yourself?  Learn the answers and discover that what the 6 o’clock news tells you is mostly just hype and scare tactics.  This 2-hour seminar kicks-off the online computing series.

W/S #288   4/28   M    2-4 pm    $15

Internet Basics

There is more to utilizing the internet than just looking at websites.  We’ll discuss dial-up vs. broadband, ISP’s, and what those upload and download speed numbers really mean.  Learn to effectively navigate the internet, manage your favorite websites, work with history, and master the use of search engines.  Change your homepage, configure your browser, and take control of your internet surfing.

W/S #289    5/5 & 5/7     M/W     2-4 pm    $52

Email Basics

Go beyond sending and receiving mail.  We’ll show you how to reply, reply-all, cc, bcc, forward, and use attachments.  Manage your address book, work with folders, and really take command of your email program.

W/S #290   5/12 & 5/14   M/W    2-4 pm   $52

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