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COMPUTER COURSES OUTLINE
AND DESCRIPTIONS
Well not anymore. One class with Russ and you will start using windows in a snap. Don’t let technology pass you by and intimate you. It’s never too late to start.
Bring in your list of assorted questions regarding any PC related problem for a Question and answer class each week for 7 weeks. One class with Russ is all it takes. I’ll have you up and running in no time. Don’t let technology pass you by and intimate you. It’s never too late to start.
Deciding on what your family really needs. What will it do for you? What are the good brands? What specifications do you need? How much do you need to spend on a new system? How do you buy it? Where do you buy it? What operating system do you need? How do you learn to use it? What about Computer maintenance, support, repair, upgrades, troubleshooting, warranties, etc? What software do you need? What about additional equipment; printers, scanners, etc. What kind of furniture. Ergonomics, carpal tunnel, etc.
Digital Cameras,
photography, scanners and computers. Where to get great deals? Deciding on
what your family really needs. What will it do for you? What are the
good brands? What specifications do you need? Get the latest on cool
new gear. What about additional equipment? Shop for it online.
What to do once you have the camera. Not sure where to start? This is the perfect class for the computer user who demands more! I’ve made it easy to get going by creating the Complete Digital Cameras and Digital photograph class. I make it easy for almost anybody to take great photos w/ digital cameras, my tips will be helpful for shooting with any digital camera. I will describe how to successfully photograph many different objects. Bring your Digital camera and owners manual, for customized instructions.
With all digital photography, your computer is your darkroom. After you shoot the images, you transfer them onto your computer, tweak them using an image editing software program. Often this requires cropping, brightness / contrast adjusting, and possibly a slight color adjustment.
You can add special effects such as frames and shadowing
to give them a unique and dimensional presentation. I'll show you how to
accomplish these common tasks by using some of the most popular image editing
software. I teach the beginner graphics user how to maximize productivity by
minor customization of your working environment.
Subjects include; How to work with traditional and digital photography on your home/office computer. Subjects include: Key things you will need to take the perfect shots. Working with graphics tools, tool bar, workspace, palettes, basic filters, actions, formatting, page layout and design. Through demonstrations, in-class assignments and homework. Pre-requisite Basic computer and Windows skills.
INTERNET COURSES
What Parents and Grandparents can do to
reduce the risks. Kids' Online Safety is especially important today with
millions of people now going online to trade electronic mail, chat, surf the
World Wide Web, instant messages, newsgroups and many other online activities.
In this class you’ll learn; What are the risks? What you need to know to
keep your family safe on the Internet. Guidelines for Parents, Rules for Online
Safety including; Security, Settings, Blocking, Restrictions, Software, Tips And
Tricks. Pre-requisite Basic computer and Windows skills.
Do you feel like you're missing out on all the fun and
information available by the Internet? Would you like to be able to shop
online?" You’ll learn how to research and buy stuff without leaving the comfort
of your own home or office.
Tips And Tricks. Pre-requisite Basic
computer and Windows skills.
Would you like to be able to job search online?" You’ll
learn how to research and apply to jobs without leaving the comfort of your own
home or office. Tips And Tricks. Pre-requisite
Basic computer and Windows skills.
Do you feel like you're missing out on all the fun and information available by the Internet? Would you like to be able to shop online?" How about using E-mail to stay in touch with family, friends, etc?
Find out how to search for articles about medical treatments, a movie, house hunting, or any other fact. You’ll learn how to research and buy stuff without leaving the comfort of your own home or office. Discover how to check your stock portfolio and even trade online. Other topics include: E-mail, browser software, web page components, downloading and the various kinds of Internet Service Providers (ISP's). Subjects include: What to do once you are on line where to go out of find it in the least amount of time with the most amount fun! TIPS & TRICKS and a whole lot more... Pre-requisite Basic computer and Windows skills.
Want to learn the advanced skills needed to use the Internet.
You’ll learn the skills required to research and buy products without
leaving the comfort of your own home or office. Other topics include: E-mail,
browser software, web page components, downloading and the various other key
elements. TIPS & TRICKS and a whole lot more...
Pre-requisite introduction to the Web/Internet and Online Services
Introduces the computer novice/beginner to the principles of Web Design and HTML Fundamentals. Students will gain hands-on experience in this class, by using digital graphic creation tools and web-development tools (Introduction to HTML Editors). Students will learn the basic principles of hypertext, typography and layout using MS Front Page. Subjects include: tags, links, (HTML, Web graphics, animations, etc.) Photoshop and Image Ready to prepare high quality files for web pages/sites. Through demonstrations, in-class assignments and homework, students will adapt those designs using simple web-development tools to create and publish a web page/site. Upon completion of this course students will have a firm understanding and web publishing. Recommended for students with basic computer and Photoshop skills, anyone interested in publishing their work on the web. Through demonstrations, in-class assignments and homework Pre-requisite Basic computer and Windows skills.
Now you have a
website! Now what? Registration and
marketing of your website is key! Let me show you how. Comprehensive Keyword
Analysis & Comparison HTML Analysis. Optimize existing pages of your web site.
Manual Submission to the TOP search engines like:
AltaVista, Direct Hit, Excite, Fast / All the Web, Google, Hotbot,
Infoseek, and Lycos. Just to name a few. There are over 2000 Search Engines. I
currently work with over 200 of the best, Internet search engines and
directories. Through demonstrations, in-class assignments and homework.
Pre-requisite introduction to the Web/Internet and Online Services
Introduces the computer novice/beginner to the principles of computing in the Windows 98 operating system Subjects include: understanding the relationship between the operating system, software and hardware, customizing your desktop; using the help system; learning to work with programs; moving files between programs, customizing your task bar, using the start menu, working on the desktop, configuring your new desktop, using web-style content, customizing the desktop, managing files and folders, creating folders and shortcuts, moving into leading files, using the help system, working with programs and applications, working with and exchanging information between applications, a closer look at systems tools. Through demonstrations, in-class assignments and homework.
Do you want to learn or improve your word processing skills? Microsoft Word is the most popular word processing software. Become skillful at how to use Word to produce professional-looking documents quickly. Topics include: saving, printing, cut, copy, paste, undo, selecting text, spell check, search and replace, page numbers, page formatting, editing, tools, etc., clip art and more. Instructs the beginner Word user how to maximize productivity by customizing and tweaking your working environment. Through demonstrations, in-class assignments and homework. Pre-requisite Basic computer and Windows skills.
Do you want to learn how to create results with Microsoft Word? Are you looking to gain a competitive edge in your career or maximize your personal use of Word? This course will teach you how to unlock the true power of the most popular word processing software ever sold. Topics include: headers and footers, file conversion, mail merge, the use of fields, creating customized document templates, columns, tables, pictures and more. Through demonstrations, in-class assignments and homework. Pre-requisite. Microsoft Word Introduction.
Teaches the beginner graphics user how to maximize
productivity by minor customization of your working environment.
Subjects include How to work with traditional and digital photography on
your home/office computer. Working
with graphics tools, tool bar, workspace, palettes, basic filters, actions
formatting, page layout and design. Through demonstrations, in-class assignments
and homework. Pre-requisite Basic computer and
Windows skills.
Non-Computer
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Through demonstrations and homework.
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photos, catalogs, pictures anything that will help in the design process!
Through demonstrations, and homework.
By an interior designer of high-end residential and
commercial interiors and exteriors.
Everything from design through material choices, style, function and great taste
on a budget. A must for anyone
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photos, catalogs, pictures anything that will help in the design process!
Through demonstrations and homework.
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Hammered, Gauged, Un-gauged, Natural Cleft, Cut, Flagstone, etc.
Through demonstrations and homework.
Shade, annual, and
perennial gardens- from the swanky of the spectrum to the lowest budget. Ways to
grow from seed - harvesting, and everything in-between. The secrets to a green
thumb and a beautiful landscape! Techniques, tips and tricks.
Handouts will be given out. Bring in your plans, photos, catalogs,
pictures anything that will help in the design process! Through demonstrations,
in-class assignments and homework.
Teaches the beginner how to Design and building ponds, waterfalls, fountains, w/ or w/out fish. Designs, building instructions, handouts, sources, Techniques, tips and tricks. Handouts will be given out. Bring in your plans, photos, catalogs, pictures anything that will help in the design process!
Indoors is great for autumn when it’s to cold out side. Not to mention hobbyist. Outdoors create an illusion, and thru the use of oriental design principles of Zen gardening. Find out the hidden meaning and subsequent design interpretations. Bring in your plans, photos, catalogs, pictures anything that will help in the design process!
I can modify any class length or duration to meet with your schedule or budget.
Custom programs are available for your library.
For further information please Contact Russ Colton at 516.442.9391.
or e-mail me at russellcolton@hotmail.com
Thank you.
My students will gain hands-on experience, and learn how to maximize their productivity!
Rockville Center ACE Program, Rockville Center Adult
Continuation Education, Nassau and Suffolk County Libraries, Private student
network consisting of Physicians, Dentists, Attorneys and other professionals
My fees are reasonable!
Call me at 516.442.9391.
or e-mail me at russellcolton@hotmail.com
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