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Computer Classes
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Center has a wonderfully-equipped, 12-computer classroom to teach computer courses and offers hands-on
instruction for adults in the South King
and North Pierce counties.
In these courses you
can learn the basic skills of using a computer; get advice on purchasing a new
or used computer, or upgrading an existing system; and, review
the
selection of appropriate
 software programs, including web based
training essential in today's business environment.
Please note
that we only teach the use of PCs (Personal Computers, such as Dell,
IBM, HP, Gateway), and not
Apple/Macs. Courses are priced at a very reasonable $2.00 / class hour,
plus the price of the textbook. In many cases, books are
optional or the student can sell them back at the end of the
course.
Below is our class schedule. A course
description follows, or you can click on the name of any class
to get a more detailed explanation.
 NEW!
The Federal Way Senior Center is now offering
Computer
"Mini-Classes"! These two-hour computer sessions
cover very specific topics are are only $5.00 each
and begin January 30. For a complete list of topics,
click here to open
a PDF document.Questions?
Contact Larry Malcom at
registrar@federalwayseniorcenter.org /
253.839.5418. |
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Class
Schedule
Those
interested in taking a course are asked to contact our
Registrar,
Larry Malcom at (253) 839-5418 or respond by
email to
registrar@FederalWaySeniorCenter.org.
You may also leave your name and
phone number on our voice mail at
(253) 927-6974 and
someone will get back to you.
The following classes are offered from September
through May, whenever we have at least six interested students
for a specific course. The classes are two-hours sessions with
morning classes beginning at 9:30 and afternoon classes starting
at 1:00.
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Call (253) 735-9435 by Thursday noon to reserve space.
#: Tuition only; textbooks are optional
and would add to the overall cost
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Course Descriptions
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Beginners
Class provides an
introduction to the
Windows Operating System, teaches
the computer keyboard and its unique keys not on a
typewriter, and techniques for proper use of
a mouse. Included is the use of a typing program
for those who want it. A brief introduction is provided
to other programs typically found on a computer, as well as the Internet.
This course meets weekly for five 2-hour sessions.
Prerequisites: None.
Prior experience is not needed, nor do you need to have access
to a computer or buy one before taking the class.
Cost: $20.00.
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Digital Photography
uses Corel's MediaOne (version 2.1) photo editing program to
teach basic digital photo editing skills such as red-eye
removal, cropping, color correction, and touch-ups. It also
covers emailing/attaching photos, and special photography
projects. This course
meets weekly for five 2-hour sessions.
Cost: $20.00 for tuition and $5.00
for handouts (total: $25.00).
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Internet
and Email
covers the
ins-and-outs of e-mail, including attaching and downloading
documents; searching the internet; security issues;
and, generally become familiar with the World Wide Web. Be
introduced to YouTube, online shopping security, virus
protection, and instant messaging! This course has been
expanded to meet class needs and will be held weekly for six
2-hour sessions.
Note: Students will
get much more out of the class if they have access to the
internet at home or the office. An email address is also
highly suggested.
Cost:
$24.00 for tuition and $5.00 for handouts (total: $29.00).
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Microsoft Office 2003
class teaches the Office basics, working with files, Office
Internet and Graphics tools, Word processing, Excel spreadsheets
and brief discussions of PowerPoint presentations, Access
databases and Office Internet tools. This class meets weekly for
eight 2-hour sessions.
Prerequisites:
Windows XP Operating System class or instructor permission based
upon prior experience. Each student must purchase the following
text prior to the first class session: Teach Yourself
Visually Microsoft Office 2003 2nd
Edition by Wiley. ISBN: 0-7645-9687-X
Cost: $32.00 tuition
plus the text, which will cost approximately $25.00.
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Microsoft Office 2007
class teaches the Office basics, working with files, Office
Internet and Graphics tools, Word Processing, Excel spreadsheets
and PowerPoint presentations. This class meets weekly for eight
2-hour sessions.
Prerequisites:
Windows Vista Operating System class or instructor permission
based upon prior experience. Each student must purchase the
following text prior to the first class session: Teach
Yourself Visually Microsoft Office 2007 by Wiley. ISBN:
978-0-470-04590-9
Cost: $32.00 tuition
plus the text, which will cost approximately $25.00.
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| Quicken
Home Finance Program teaches students to set up and keep family financial records
including bank savings and checking accounts, budgeting,
investments, home inventories, credit card records, and loans
you make or are paying off. It can even can generate your net
worth! This course meets weekly for five 2-hour sessions.
Prerequisite: Windows 95, 98, Me or XP Operating System
Course. You must have the Quicken program on your home computer.
Cost: $20.00 tuition and $20.00 for a text book.
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Safe and
Secure Online helps students
navigate a
“collision free” journey on the information super-highway,
better known as the internet. A hands-on class covering virus
protection programs, firewalls, spyware, secure shopping, and other topics dealing with
keeping your computer protected while on the internet. This course meets weekly for three 2-hour sessions.
Cost: $8.00.
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Self-Help Program
is not a formal course.
This program is offered to
adults who wish to add to, or improve, their job skills and upgrade
their job resume to assist in securing employment. It is also
available to people who do not wish to take a formal multi-week course
and only need minor clarification or assistance in using any of the above computer programs.
An teacher is onsite, but formal instruction is not offered;
instead we have "Teach Yourself" instruction books available for
you to use. A donation of only $1.00
per hour is suggested.
The Computer Classroom is open from
1:00 pm
to 3:00 pm each Friday. Please
call 253-927-6974 by Thursday
noon
to reserve a computer for that Friday and to make sure someone
will be available for your specific need. Please leave your
phone number should we need to contact you. If you wish to
discuss your computer needs with someone, please contact Larry
Malcom at 253-839-5418 or
registrar@federalwayseniorcenter.org.
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XP and Vista Operating System
classes teach the basics of these systems and how to use the
built-in features. These classes meet weekly for eight 2-hour
sessions.
Prerequisites for Windows XP: Beginners class or instructor permission
based upon prior experience. Must have access to a computer with
Windows XP Operating System at home or work. Each
student must purchase a textbook, which will be available at
class.
Prerequisites for Windows
Vista: Beginners class or instructor permission based upon
prior experience. Must have access to a computer with Vista
Operating System at home or work. Each student must purchase the
following text prior to the first class session: maran
Illustrated Windows Vista, by maranGraphics (ISBN
978-1--59863-319-1).
Cost for either class: $32.00
tuition plus the text, which will cost approximately $25.00.
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WordPerfect
(Corel) teaches another popular word processor program
for writing letters and reports. This course meets weekly for eight 2-hour sessions.
Prerequisite: Windows 95,
98, Me or XP Operating System and Corel's WordPerfect program
installed at home or work.
Cost: $32.00 tuition and
$18.00 for a text book.
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Works
(Microsoft)
teaches how to
use each of Works' integrated programs: word processing,
spreadsheet, database and calendar.
This course meets weekly for eight 2-hour sessions.
Prerequisite: Windows 95, 98, Me or XP
Operating System Course. You must install the Works
program , version 5, 6 or 7 on your home computer.
Cost: $32.00 tuition
and $10.00 for a text book.
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