• Phone:  713/682-7368    M-F  9-6 please

• Phone:  713/862-7368    M-F  9-6 please

• •      or:   http://69.91.37.134   (faster, but changes)

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"Basic Computer Use" Instructor Biography

Instructor Biography

• E-mail:   RickArchibald+beginner@hal-pc.org

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• •      or:   http://69.91.37.253   (faster, but changes)

• •      or:   http://69.91.37.134   (faster, but changes)

• • Basic Computer Use – this course (HAL-PC)

• • Basic Computer Use – (HAL-PC)
• New in September at HAL-PC
  • Basic Computer Use -- Linux
  • WebMail
  • It's About Time
  • Windows Keyboard Secrets

• Web site:   http://69.91.37.180   (Personal Portal)
  •     or:   http://plato.smx.com

• Web site:   http://plato.smx.com   (Personal Portal)
  •      or:   http://69.91.37.253   (faster, but changes)

• • Opera for Cowards – 2 editions (HAL-PC)

Some other things I do at HAL

Some other things I do at HAL: 

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• •     or:   http://plato.smx.com

• • Linux for Cowards (HAL-PC – Houston Area League of PC Users)

• • Linux for Cowards – 4 editions (HAL-PC – Houston Area League of PC Users)

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• E-mail:   ricka+beginner@hal-pc.org

• E-mail:   RickArchibald+beginner@hal-pc.org

• Web site:   http://24.238.132.5   (Personal Portal)

• Web site:   http://69.91.37.180   (Personal Portal)
  •       or:   http://plato.smx.com

the way that he really listens listening to his adult audience and students and is able to organize organizing quickly in his mind how to answer their questions in a precise manner that is appropriate to the questioner according to his/her precisely, and appropriately to the questioner's computer knowledge and skills. He is very personable and enjoyable: one who alsohe learns from his audience or students and one who%INf0%

listening to his adult audience and students and organizing quickly in his mind how to answer their questions precisely and appropriately to the questioner's computer knowledge and skills. He is very personable and enjoyable: he learns from his audience or students and

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"Endorsements" — References

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"Endorsements" — References / Testimonials

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head's up! rick archibald is that rare geek: puterate but at the same time a sensitive pedagog; he knows his stuff, and his communication skills will guarantee that you don't get left behind; observe that when he talks to you he looks not at his own shoes, but AT YOURS;

Richard C. Lawson, retired Texas high school teacher:

Rick Archibald has an extensive background in computing. He has been a joy to observe and work with in his capacities as a presenter and instructor. As a high school teacher for 35 years, I have noticed the natural talents that Rick has in the way that he really listens listening to his adult audience and students and is able to organize organizing quickly in his mind how to answer their questions in a precise manner that is appropriate to the questioner according to his/her precisely, and appropriately to the questioner's computer knowledge and skills. He is very personable and enjoyable: one who alsohe learns from his audience or students and one who%INf0% allows members of the class or audience to interact with each other in contributing to the topic or discussion at hand. This type of flexibility allows peers to learn from one another, and allows the instructor to also learn from his students or audience; which in turn helps the instructor to grow in his search for new strategies and techniques for future audiences (class or presentation).

Sincerely,

Richard C. Lawson
Retired Teacher

Basic Computer Use Instructor Biography

"Basic Computer Use" Instructor Biography

• E-mail:  ricka@hal-pc.org

• E-mail:   ricka+beginner@hal-pc.org

• Web site:  24.238.132.5   (Personal Portal)

• Web site:   http://24.238.132.5   (Personal Portal)

Teaching Experience (adults, of course):

Teaching Experience (adults, of course):

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I have a breadth of experiences with computers that allows me to teach

I have a breadth of experience with computers that allows me to teach

Basic Computer Use Instructor Biography

Basic Computer Use Instructor Biography

Contact Information

• Name:  Rick Archibald
• E-mail:  ricka@hal-pc.org
• Phone:  713/682-7368    M-F  9-6 please
• Web site:  24.238.132.5   (Personal Portal)

Teaching Experience (adults, of course):

• Physical Conditioning (U. S. Army)
• Income Tax (H & R Block)
• Basic Life Insurance (Life Management Institute)
• Skydiving related:
  • Parachute Packing (FAA Serior Rigger)
  • Parachute Rigging (FAA Serior Rigger)
  • Canopy Formation Flying
• Computer related:
  • Linux 101 (HLUG – Houston Linux Users Group)
  • Linux for Cowards (HAL-PC – Houston Area League of PC Users)
  • Basic Computer Use – this course (HAL-PC)

Computer Experience

Some other things I do at HAL

• member MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) SIG (Special Interest Group)
• HLUG (Houston Linux Users Group) Librarian
• HLUG Linux Workshop SIG leader

I have a breadth of experiences with computers that allows me to teach not just the computer in front of a student, but computers.  I try to prepare my students for any personal computer they may encounter in the future. 

"Endorsements" — References

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Peter Hodgson, retired college professor:

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-- RickArchibald - 14 Jan 2004