Community Education - current class catalogs Adult activities and classes - Winter 2015-16 | Page 6
technology
Making the Most of Your Android Tablet
NEW | Beginners Guide to Social Media
Looking (and working) a lot like super-sized smartphones,
tablets are a great way to access the Internet, play games and
communicate. Although they fit in your hands and are light enough
to carry around, they can do a lot of the very same things your
computer can do. Learn how to get the most out of your tablet.
This hands-on class will show you functions you use on a daily
basis and offer you the tools to learn more advanced tricks at your
own pace. Designed specifically for new tablet users. Bring your
charged Android tablet. Class fee: $25 one; $39 two.
Does your head spin when you hear things like, “Tweet, like, friend,
post, share and follow?” If you want to learn more about the wide
world of social media this is the class for you! No experience
required for this introductory course. Class fee: $25 one; $39 two.
w Jan 26 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session
T | Roosevelt MS | AL077-1F76-W1 | Holcomb
PowerPoint 101
Develop critical skills for the workplace using PowerPoint. Learn
how to construct your own presentation from start to finish. Use
bullet lists, tables, pictures, art, videos and charts to make your
point on each slide. Understand how to set transitions and auto
advancement, as well as tips for the most effective ways to present
your information. Class fee: $75.
w Apr 4 & Apr 11 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 2 Sessions
M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F14-S1 | Bakken
QuickBooks
QuickBooks can make bookkeeping both manageable and
efficient. In this introductory class, you will learn some of the great
features of QuickBooks 2015 Pro. Get started on this easy-to-use,
time-saving accounting software. Class is held in a computer lab
using QuickBooks 2015 Pro. Prerequisite: Familiarity with Windows.
Not meeting February 9.
w Feb 2 - Feb 23 | 6:30-9 pm | 3 Sessions
T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F61-W1 | Holcomb
Word 101
Get started with the basics of using Microsoft Word. Enter, edit
and manage your document text, using font, paragraph and
spacing settings. Get organized by using Bullets and Lists plus
Table features. Proof your documents with spelling and grammer
tools, as well as learn to insert pictures and art to enhance your
documents. Class fee: $75.
w Jan 18 | 9-11 am | 1 Session
M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F36-W1 | Favilla
w Jan 21 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session
Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F36-W2 | Favilla
Facebook 101
So you have a Facebook account…what’s next? Set up your
complete profile, keep your information safe with Facebook
privacy settings, explore the news feed, join groups, like business
pages, add friends, manage events and more. With over 60 million
active members, it’s the place to connect with family and friends,
old and new. Class fee: $25 one; $39 two.
w Jan 28 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session
Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F34-W1 | Favilla
try this…
NEW | Is Technology the Key to
Your Successful Job Search?
Discover how it can be for you. Utilize new websites
to search for jobs to match your skills. Increase your
awareness of how LinkedIn and social media can help
or hinder your chances of getting a job. Make the most
of your chances when filling out an online application.
Discover the tips and tricks of researching a company’s
website to know if the job you are offered is a good fit
for you. Class fee: $29.
w M
ar 31 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session
Th | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F39-W1 | Favilla
w Mar 21 & Mar 28 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 2 Sessions
M | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F12-W1 | Bakken
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