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Community Education > Adult Evening Program > Winter/Spring 2012 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 #114 Monday (5 Sessions) 2/6 – 3/12/2012 7:00 – 9:00PM - Room A-117 (For Course #1 – No Class on 2/20)
Course #313 Wednesday (5 Sessions) 3/21 – 4/18/2012 7:00 – 9:00PM - Room A-117
Cost: $68 Per course
Instructor: Cathy Bronsdon, Certified Teacher
Course Both Courses meet at: Souderton Area High School

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).

IMPORTING DIGITAL PHOTOS TO YOUR COMPUTER (TWO IDENTICAL COURSES OFFERED)
Course #112 Monday 3/19/2012 (1 Session) 6:30-8:30PM
Course #408 Thursday 4/12/2012 (1 Session) 6:30-8:30PM
Cost: $20 Per course
Instructor: Anita Brown
Course Both Courses meet at: Souderton Area High School, Room A-117

How do you get your photos from your digital camera onto your computer? This workshop will teach you just how to do this. You will also be shown how to attach a photo to an e-mail message as well as how to insert pictures into a Word document. Basic knowledge of how to use a computer is essential to attend this class. Bring your digital camera and USB cable/cord that comes with your camera. You may also bring along a flash/thumb drive to save your images (optional).

INTERNET AND E-MAIL
Course #312
Cost: $28
Instructor: Cathy Bronsdon, Certified Teacher
Wednesday (2 Sessions) 4/25 & 5/2/2012 7:00 – 9:00PM Souderton Area High School – Room A-117

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.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT PUBLISHER SOFTWARE
Course #413
Cost: $55
Instructor: Cathy Bronsdon, Certified Teacher
Thursday (4 Sessions) 4/5-4/26/2012 7:00-9:00PM Souderton High School – Room A-119

Learn to use Microsoft Publisher which is a great program for those who need to create business cards, letterhead, newsletters, flyers, brochures, calendars, greeting cards, and much more. This is a user-friendly class designed for the person with little or no computer knowledge. Learn the basic computer skills you need to know in order to utilize Publisher Software. Learn to create original designs or utilize one of the many templates that come with the program. Please purchase a flash drive to save your projects to print out at home.

PERSONAL TYPING (KEYBOARDING)
Course #416
Cost: $25
Instructor: Cathy Bronsdon
Thursday (6 Sessions) 2/2-3/8/2012 6:15-7:15PM Souderton High School – Room A-117

Are you tired of hunting for each letter when you try to type an e-mail or letter? Learn the QWERTY keyboard and speed up your typing! It is so much easier to use your computer when you know how to type. Use games and practice websites and see how easy and fun it is to type. It’s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks!

INTRODUCTION TO POWERPOINT SOFTWARE
Course #410
Cost: $50
Instructor: Cathy Bronsdon, Certified Teacher
Thursday (6 Sessions) 2/2-3/8/2012 7:30-9:00PM Souderton High School – Room A-117

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 a home.