| Show Learn the basics of computer programs Computer classes available to students andI and I students non-students Susan Roylance Staff Reporter Jolene Tanner was excited to tol I l learn leam arn that she could take a short Excel class at without signing up as a student and paying the tuition I didn't know I could take a short computer class to learn leam the basics of Excel said Tanner an employee at the Bookstore My kids have shown me some stuff but I need to learn leam the little details In addition to Excel instructors teach Dream Weaver Selling Illustrator eBay and many others Word 2007 has new features feat res and many students want to learn the he little details of that program as j well 1 The classes provide short practical computer training for busy people said Dan Trujillo Director of Computer Workshops Anyone can enroll They dont don't have to be an student Program training is taught in two three-hour-long three workshops for a total of six hours Most of the classes are in the morning from 9 am a.m. to 1230 pm p.m. or in inthe inthe inthe the afternoon from 1 I pm p.m. to 4 pm p.m. Classes are available on the Redwood Miller and Library Square campuses We engage the student in three ways said Trujillo They hear it through discussions see it on a large screen and do it in class While the courses are short there is a strong learning curve he said It can be frustrating if students are not adequately prepared Prospective students need to check out the requisites pre for each class Course descriptions and requisites pre are listed on the Computer Workshops web site Most of the classes require basic Classes Continued on Computer Classes Continued from Al knowledge of Windows The class also requires experience working with images requires knowledge of MS Word Sometimes a student wants to polish a they Stop P SO 1 in and take th the six-hour six course said Weve had many good up follow-up reports that went off the presentations without a hitch Many businesses use computer workshops to train or train re-train employees The The class teaches how to manage finances faster and with TheD The better accuracy A D Microsoft Publisher class teaches how to market products and services In the eBay Training class students create a listing asa as asa asa a seller The requisite pre-requisite for the eBay class is basic knowledge of Windows email and internet Registration forms can be picked up at the Computer Workshops office TB on Redwood Campus or downloaded from the iVi forms n o It h m 11 11 ld 1 Te 1 me h m iona s ou be turned in two weeks I prior to the beginning of the course Space is limited so early registration is recommended Is there a class for people who just want to learn leam how to use a computer asked Tanner My mother needs a class like that Yes said Trujillo The Intro to PC class teaches the basics of J to iL If 1 Photo by Susan Ro Rolance lance Excel classes along with other computer program courses are open to both students and non personal computers including hardware and software components Windows features and toolbars Students learn leam how to organize files folders and shortcuts work with Windows Explorer search for files and folders and more Trujillo adds There is something for everyone beginners intermediate and advanced all arc are welcome j |
