Community Education > Adult Evening Program > Fall 2011 Schedule of Classes and Workshops > Computer Technology Courses

Souderton Area Community Education offers a variety of computer classes designed to meet the basic computer literacy needs of our students. Questions? Call our office (between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM) 215-721-1551 and we will refer your questions to an instructor.
Gold Cards may not be used for Computer Technology Courses

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS (TWO IDENTICAL COURSES OFFERED)
Course # 116 Monday (5 Sessions) 9/26 – 10/24/2011   7:00 – 9:00PM  -   Room A-121
Course # 312 Wednesday (5 Sessions) 11/9 – 12/14/2011 (No Class on 11/23)  7:00 – 9:00PM  -  Room A-119
Cost: $68 Per Course
Not Open to Use of Gold Cards
Instructor: Cathy Bronsdon, Certified Teacher 
Location: Both Courses meet at:  Souderton Area High Schoo

This user-friendly course is designed for the person with little or no computer knowledge.  Learn the basic computer skills you need to know in order to operate a computer at home, to enhance job performance, or re-enter the work force. You need very little knowledge of a computer to do well in this class. We will discuss basic computer hardware and software, including a brief introduction to using Microsoft Word, and helpful functions such as creating files and folders, and copying and pasting. Please understand that the Internet and E-mail will be covered in a separate course (see below).        

INTERNET AND E-MAIL
Course # 115
Cost: $28
Not Open to Use of Gold Cards
Instructor: Cathy Bronsdon, Certified Teacher
Dates/Times: Monday (2 Sessions) 11/28 & 12/5/2011 7:00 – 9:00PM
Location: Souderton Area High School – Room A-121

This course will cover the basics of using the Internet for information, education, communication, and entertainment. Start from the very beginning and discuss the best practices for searching and surfing. Topics will include: finding information, making purchases, sending e-mail, using social websites, and staying safe on the Internet by avoiding scams and ‘phishing’. A beginner proficiency and understanding of basic computer use is required for this class. If you are not comfortable using computers, please consider taking our Introduction to Computers course first to maximize your learning experience.    

MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007
Course # 315
Cost: $90
Not Open to Use of Gold Cards
Instructor: Jeffrey Child
Dates/Times: Wednesday  (8 Sessions)   9/28-11/30/201 (No Class: 10/19 & 11/23)  7:00-9:00 PM
Location: Souderton High School - Room A-121

Explore the features of the newest version of Microsoft Office.  Emphasis on Word and Excel, with basic PowerPoint, file creation and formatting, text selection, search and replace and information linking will be taught.  For those with some basic computer skills.  Students should bring a Flash Drive (available at office supply stores) if you want to copy files for practice at home.      

INTRODUCTION TO POWERPOINT SOFTWARE
Course # 414
Cost: $75
Not Open to Use of Gold Cards
Instructor: Cathy Bronsdon, Certified Teacher
Date/Times: Thursday (6 Sessions)  10/13-11/17/2011   7:00-9:00PM
Location: Souderton Area High School – Room A-121

Learn to use Microsoft PowerPoint.  A user-friendly class designed for the person with little computer knowledge.  Learn the basic features and templates that come with the program.  Create a family photo album, a presentation for meetings or social events, personalized calendars, flyers, agendas, and much more.  You will not believe how easy and fun this software is to use.  Please purchase a flash drive and bring to class so that you can save your projects to print out at home.