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Basic Computer Use
Prerequisites: none
Instructor: Rick Archibald
RickArchibald+beginner AT hal DASH pc DOT org Instructor Bio "Basic Computer Use" is a hands on class for the absolute beginner, no previous computer experience is necessary. This class is comfortably paced: it will be taught in 8 sessions, each 1-1/4 hr long.Goals: Internet & E-mail
Just as traditional primary education was based on the three "R's", we are trying to teach the three "S's": Surfin', Searchin', & Sendin' — The primary goals of the course are that every graduate will be comfortable using a computer for surfing the internet, searching for answers & sending e-mail. A secondary goal is readiness for "Windows XP Computer Basics".Skills
Emphasis will be on the basic mouse & keyboard skills needed to accomplish the course goals. (Remember those three "S's"). Other topics will include: the right & wrong way to turn a computer on & off, and just enough technical detail about hardware, software, and the parts of a computer to allow the student to access the HAL-PC or other help line.Materials (Optional)
Each student is strongly encouraged to buy a spiral notebook, and keep permanent notes for later reference.Homework
This is adult education, there is no mandatory homework. However, students are strongly encouraged to practice their new skills during the week between meetings. HAL-PC members can use the computers in the Laboratory whenever it is open, others should have a machine available either at home, the office, or a friend's or relative's house. Suggested excercises might be: "This week, play 10 games of Solitaire."Class Size
Each student will use one of the 12 student computers in the HAL-PC Learning Center, and therefore enrollment is limited to 12.Desktop
We will use the Microsoft® Windows XP platform, but the knowledge & skills acquired will apply to earlier versions of Microsoft® Windows (for those who have an older machine at home or work). To some extent, the lessons of this course also apply to computers running other operating systems, such as the Apple MacIntosh or any of the versions of GNU/Linux.
Note: This a general class & can be taught under Linux on demand. 5 students minimum enrollment.Tuition
Regular: $45.00, HAL-PC Members & groups of 3 or more: $35.0015 Jun 2004Tuition
Regular: $50.00, HAL-PC Members & groups of 3 or more: $40.00
14 Oct 20042005 Schedule
09 Sep 2004To register for this class, do one of the following:
Basic Computer Use Time Date Section Status Day Start Stop Begin End 2005-1 Scheduled Wednesdays 3:25 pm 4:40 pm Jan 5, 2005 Feb 23, 2005 2005-2 Tentative Fridays 3:00 pm 4:15 pm Feb 3, 2005 Mar 24, 2005 2005-3 Scheduled Wednesdays 3:25 pm 4:40 pm Mar 9, 2005 Apr 27, 2005 2005-4 Proposed Wednesdays 3:25 pm 4:40 pm May 11, 2005 Jun 29, 2005 2005-5 Proposed Wednesdays 3:25 pm 4:40 pm Jul 27, 2005 Sep 14, 2005 2005-6 Proposed Wednesdays 3:25 pm 4:40 pm Sep 28, 2005 Nov 16, 2005
- e-mail classes AT hal DASH pc DOT org
- click here: On-line Sign up - Basic Computer Use
- or here: HAL-PC On-line Class Sign up - All Classes
- call 713-993-3300 ext. 102 between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
-- RickArchibald - 09 Dec 2003 This hands-on instructor-led course is the first course in a series of two. It is open to anyone who has intermediate experience on either Windows or Mac. You should already be familiar and feel comfortable with your operating system's File System (Windows Explorer, not Internet Explorer), Program Files, Control Panel, and other Basics of your Operating System. Having extensive familiarity with the keyboard is essential: if you are not a "touch typist" it is advisable to know the keyboard layout well. In Level 1, topics will include Hardware and Peripheral Support, extensive and free Software programs, ways to get Linux, Installation, Options and Help, Windows on Linux Options, Getting to Know the Desktop Environment KDE, Files and Directory Structure in Linux, and a short introduction to Working with Devices, the Internet and E-Mail with KMail and Evolution. In Level 2 these topics will be examined in greater detail. Classes will be held in the Learning Center. Materials to Bring: a spiral notebook or binder with loose leaf paper for notetaking. Fee: $75 Discounted fee for members and groups of three or more: $60
-- Main.RickArchibald - 18 Oct 2004