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Computer Training course offerings  & Schedules
Saint Thomas More Catholic Church and the Paradise Adventist Academy are offering the following computer classes.
Currently we are offering a series of 10 computer courses that cover the introduction as well as some intermediate material.      

We are starting again on September 21, 2010 with the PC101.

Note: All classes are free and open to the parishioners of ST. Thomas More and the members of the Paradise Adventist Church. We will also add some students from other local churches as space permits. Although all classes are free we do encourage all students that attend to make a donations to the Paradise Adventise Church and/or St. Thomas More Catholic Church on behalf of the computer classes and computer lab.

Each course will be presented in 4 sessions of 2 hours on a Tuesday - Thursday schedule. Classes will begin promptly at 4:00 and finish at 6:00 pm.

Here is the current computer class offerings of 9 classes for the 2010-2011 school year and the respective course objectives located below:                         

PC101  Introduction to Computers with Mouse and Keyboard exercises
DT101  Introduction to Windows Desktop and how to work with it
TXT101 Introduction to Text Editors and Word Processors 
PC102 How to work with Computers and the File structure (Intermediate Course)
WB101 Introduction to the Internet and Browsers 
PC103 How to Backup your Data (Intermediate Course)
EM101  Introduction to Emails  
EM102 How to work with Emails, Attachments, Folders & Address Book/Contacts  (Intermediate Course)
IMG101 How to work with Images 

Computer class offerings schedule for 2010 - 2011:

 First Class (Original Schedule)                          Actual Schedule

 PC101 Sept. 21, 23, 28, & 30                                  Sept. 21, 23, 28, 30

 DT101 Oct. 5, 7, 12, & 14                                       Oct. 5, 7, 12, 14

 TXT101 Oct. 19, 21, 26, & 28                                  Oct. 1, 6, 8, & 15

 PC102 Nov. 2, 4, 9, & 11                                        Oct. 20, 22, 27, & 29 

 WB101 Nov. 16, 18, 30, &  Dec. 2                           Nov. 16, 18, & 30  Nov. 20 - 28, Thanksgiving Vacation

 PC103 Dec 7, 9, 14, & 16                                       Nov. 30, Dec. 2, 7,  & 9  - Christmas Vacation Dec, 14 - Jan. 2

Full Review of all material covered to date                 Jan. 4 & 6

 EM101 Jan. 4, 6, 11, & 13                                      Jan. 11, 13, 18, & 20

 EM102 Jan. 18, 20, 25, & 27                                   Jan. 25, 27, Feb. 1, 3

 IMG101 Feb. 1, 3, 8, & 10                                      Feb. 8, 10, 17, 19 

Note: Nov. 20, thru Nov. 27, Thanksgiving Vacation & Christmas Vacation on Dec. 14 thru Jan. 2 is Christmas Vacation

Each course will require that you have completed the previous course or have the necessary skills targeted by those previous courses except the first course and MS Word.

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Outline of each Computer course:

PC101 This is our introduction class that only requires your desire and willingness to learn how to use a computer. Typing skills is a plus but is not a requirement. Owning a computer is desirable but not initially required as long as you have access to a computer.

What you will learn in this course:

  • What is a Computer
  • Some Computer History
  • Basic terms
  • What is Hardware and Software
  • Make you comfortable using a Computer
  • Ability to Start and Stop a Computer
  • Ability to Use and care for a Mouse
  • Ability to Use and care for a Keyboard

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DT101 This class will introduce the MS Windows Desktop and how to work with it.

What you will learn in this course:

  • What is a Windows Desktop and it’s Anatomy
  • Address the What, How To Use, Configure, & Customize:
    • Desktop, Icons, Start Menu
    • Themes, Appearance, Screen Saver, Video Settings
    • Taskbar, Taskbar Tabs, System Tray, & System Clock
  • Power Management
    • Log Off, Switch User, Stand By, Turn Off, & Restart Windows
  • How to work with Windows
    • Open, Close, Maximize, Minimize, Scroll, & Resize Windows
    • Create a shortcut
    • Find a hidden or missing window and Restore it
  • Task Manager and its roll in:
    • Applications, Performance, Networking, & User

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TXT101 This is an introductions to text editors 

What you will learn in this course:

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PC102  

What What you will learn in this course:
    • How to work with Files, Folders & Data
    • Windows Explore/Explorer & My Documents
    • How to Organize and Manage your Data
    • How to Search for Files on your Computer
      • Tips & Tricks on how to manage your data
    • What, Why, & When to handle the Recycle Bin
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     PC103      This course will teach you how to Protect and Backup your data    n>

    What you will learn in this course:

    • What is a Backup
    • Learn about the What, Why & How to Backup
    • How to care for Backups
    • What "File Compression" is, When & Why to use it
    • What are removable Media Devices
        Tips & Tricks to help mange your data
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    WB101 This is an introduction to the Internet and Browsers

    What you will learn in this course:
    • Introduction to the Internet
    • What is the Internet
    • Some basic Internet History
    • Look at some Basic terms
    • Learn how to access the Internet
    • Find out what you can do on the Internet
    • Learn what a Browser is
    • Learn how work with and use a Browser
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    EM101     This is an introduction to Emails

    What you will learn in this course:
    • Introduction to the Emails
    • Learn about the What, Why, & How of Emails
    • What an Email is
    • Some basic History & Terms of Emails
    • What an Email Client is and how to select one
    • Where to get help
    • Email etiquette
    • How to create an Email
    • How to send an Email
    • How to receive an Email

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    EM102 This is an intermediate Email course

    What you will learn in this course:

    • Working with Emails and where to get additional help
    • How to work with Email Folders
      • Setup and organize Email Folders
    • Address Books / Contacts
      • How to setup address books / contacts
    • How to handle Email Attachments
    • How to correctly Forward Emails
    • How to handle Import/Export & Backups
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    IMG101     This is an introduction Image course

    What you will learn in this course:
    • All about the different types of Images
    • How to work with Images
    • How to Download and/or Capture Images form:
      • Internet, Emails, Camera, Scanner, & Screen Shots
    • Get to know and work with MS Paint & its toolbox
    • How to Crop and Edit Images
    • How to Save & Convert various Images
    • Edit an Image
      • Touch Up techniques & Add Text
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         We will add additional courses as the need dictates.

    Please send your feedback and/or comments to: LouG@stmparadise.com

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