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Computers
For Seniors
Course Information
Course Location
Classes
are held at the Hyannis Center of Cape Cod Community College, 540 Main
Street, Hyannis. Directions: from Main Street in Hyannis – 2
blocks after the light at High School Road, turn right into parking lot at
540 Main Street. Look for the CCCC sign on the left at the end of the row
of storefronts. From North
St. which runs parallel to
Main St. look for the parking lot across the street from Burger King.
There is ample
parking.
Course Registration
You can register for courses online
by clicking
http://cfscapecod.com/course-registration.htm
About
Our Courses
Our
courses are conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays with most of the courses
being an hour and a half in length except that most courses lasting only
one session are three hours long.
Exceptions are noted in the course description. Some courses have an
additional charge for documentation.
Costs
The
basic fee per hour is $5.00 (with some exceptions). The fee for a
particular course depends on the number of sessions. Most multi-session
courses are 1 1/2 hours per session. A four session course, for example,
would be 6 hours. People who join
Computers for Seniors ($25 per year/$100 for a Lifetime membership) receive a discount on all of the
courses offered.
Tuesday
Lab Session
On
Tuesdays from 1:00 to 2:30 pm we have a FREE lab session where members and
non-members enrolled in courses can use the computer facilities at the
CCCC Hyannis campus. An aide will be present who will provide help for
anyone that requests it. Signup
is necessary on the sheet located in the CFS classroom.
Tutorial
Sessions
We
offer one-on-one customized tutorial sessions in the CFS classroom or
offices. You will define your topic(s) when registering and we will call
you to set up a convenient time. No requirements. Sessions are 1½
hours in length and cost $40 for members and $55 for others.
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Check the calendar
to find out the current course schedules.
Courses
Little
or no computer experience is needed for these courses.
Explore
Computer Possibilities
This
is a one session (3 hours) FREE course designed for those people who may
not have a computer but are interested is seeing what capabilities exist.
Here we demonstrate the possibilities that exist with computer
software and the potential of the Internet.
Buying
a Computer
The
array of computer equipment that one can purchase is staggering. In this
one session (3 hours) course you will explore what equipment is
appropriate as you contemplate either purchasing a computer or upgrading
your current computer.
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Using
WebTV
This
one session (3 hours) course gives you all the information you need to
understand how to use WebTV. This
is an inexpensive way for you to surf the web and send e-mail messages
utilizing your TV as a screen.
Get to Know Your Computer
This six session course (1 1/2 hours per session, a total of 9 hours) is a
beginning course that introduces the many uses of the keyboard and its
wonderful editing capabilities. You will learn to make corrections and
changes in your writings so much more easily and efficiently than a
typewriter ever could. You will get practice in writing many different
kinds of documents and saving them with a file name either on your
computer or onto a disk and re-opening that file for future reference. You
will become a master with the mouse via some good “mouse practice” games
and you will learn to drag, and cut, and copy, and paste and find how
useful those skills can be. You will enjoy it and have fun! Join the
other computer newcomers
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Introduction
to Windows
XP
This
seven session (10½ hours) course introduces you to the heart of the computer,
the operating system. Microsoft’s Windows is the most predominant
operating system around. You will learn the different version of the
operating system and learn how to create documents and folders, work with
files and set up your desktop. This course requires that you be familiar
with the computer keyboard and how to operate the mouse. Documentation
provided.
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The
following courses require that you have a basic understanding of the
Windows operating system and know how to use the mouse and keyboard.
Desktop and File Management
This
four session (6 hours) course adds to the knowledge gained in the
Introduction course. Here you will learn how to use Windows Explorer, to
drag and drop files, to copy and paste and the basics of desktop
management. You will also learn how to perform basic maintenance tasks.
Documentation provided.
Exploring
the Internet
This
four session (6 hours) course shows you how to use the Internet and the
World Wide Web. You learn all about computer addresses, the capabilities
of the Internet Explorer browser and how to use search engines to explore
the more than two billion web sites that exist. You must have a
connection to the Internet to take this course. Documentation
provided.
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Photoshop
for the Web
This
4 session (6 hours) course will show you how to use Photoshop to make
and enhance graphics for your web site. Learn Photoshop basics to
make menu buttons and prepare photos for the web.
Working with Word
Processing
This seven session (10.5 hours) course will give you fundamental knowledge
on creating documents, inserting pictures or tables within your document
and merging a letter with a
corresponding address. This instruction uses Microsoft Word.
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Spreadsheets
and Excel
This four
session (6 hours) course teaches you how to set up basic spreadsheets.
Learn basic terms, task bar use, cell manipulation, data entry and how to
create simple formulas. You will construct practical spreadsheets for
managing your checkbook, setting up a budget and establishing charts from
the spreadsheet data.
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The
following courses focus on specific topics and software and require a good
working knowledge of Windows
Introduction
to Digital Imaging Processing
This
7 session (10.5 hours) course will address the generation of digital
images, cropping, resizing, cutting objects from a photograph, cloning,
creating collages and panoramic pictures and paper selection. The course
is built around "Picture It" software.
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Introduction
to PowerPoint, This (7.5 hours) presentation organizing software
program allows you to create professional looking demonstrations on your
personal computer. This five session course teaches you how to set up
basic PowerPoint presentations, how to use specific toolbars, how to
create and manipulate slides, how to use text, animations, charts,
artwork, photos, and sounds, and how to adapt and edit shows to make an
entertaining and informative and presentation. This course is for
experienced computer users who have a version of PowerPoint installed on
their computers or have ready access to one so equipped.
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Quicken
Survey
This 6 session (9
hours) course is an introduction to the Quicken software. With this
financial software you can balance your checkbook, track investments,
establish a budget and gather data for tax preparation.
Using
a Scanner
This one session (3
hours) course will give you an understanding for what a scanner can do and
how to use one effectively. You will learn what to look for when
purchasing a scanner as well as learn about Optical Character Recognition.
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Computer
Maintenance and Security
This one
session (3 hours) workshop will show you how
to keep your operating system updated,
back up address book and favorites, perform automatic disc
defragmentation, scheduling maintenance tasks. Also included are free
programs to prevents spyware and sites to test your computer security.
Includes Disc with take home instructions.
Googling and
Beyond
This is a 3
session (1 1/2 hours) course. Learn the best way to use the popular search
engine Google as well as taking a look at other search engines that have
become popular. Learn search techniques and find out about other web
resources.
Basic
Enhancements to Digital Photos
This course will be a two session
course (1 ½ hrs per session), a total of 3 hours). You have your photo,
now you wish to “fix it”. Just like a professional, you’ll learn to
enhance your photo by: Lightening or Darkening, Cropping, Remove
scratches, Modify backgrounds,
Eliminate portions and more.
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