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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 $3.00 / 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 are our class
descriptions, or you can click on the name of any class
to get a more detailed explanation.
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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
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Tuition
Increase January, 2012
Please note that beginning January 1,
2012, tuition for our computer classes will increase to
$3.00 per hour. In September, 2012, they will increase again
to $4.00 per hour, where we hope to keep the price for
several years. Prices below reflect this change.
These increases--our first in over 15
years--were made primarily to assist the Senior Center
financially. And even at $4.00 an hour classes at the FWSC
are still unbelievable bargains...just check out the prices
for computer courses at nearby community colleges, community
centers, and senior centers to see what we mean. If you need
to repeat a class, tuition is half-price. Classes will
remain the same duration and will continue to be taught by
our wonderful volunteer faculty.
Thank you for understanding.
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1. Includes handouts/materials.
2. Student must purchase textbook before first class; see below.
3. Includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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Call (253) 735-9435 by Thursday noon to reserve space.
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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.
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: $30.00;
includes handouts.
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Digital Photo Editing
uses Picasa--a free photo-editing and organization 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 four
2-hour sessions.
Cost: $24.00 for tuition and $3.00
for a folder of handouts (total: $27.00).
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Excel 2010
teaches the Office basics and covers all the Excel
processing features
illustrated in the textbook described below. Also, a CD is
provided to each student which contains the same practice
files used in the classroom. This class meets weekly for
three 2-hour sessions.
Prerequisites: Windows 7 Operating System class or
instructor permission based upon your experience. Each
student must purchase this textbook prior to the first class
session: Teach Yourself Visually Microsoft Office 2010
(this is the same book used for the Office 2010 class).Cost: $18.00,
in addition to the text described above.
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Introduction to Facebook
will show you the ins and out of this popular, social
networking website. You will fill
out your profile, learn about security and privacy issues,
and explore the many facets of this site.
This course
usually meets twice in one week, for 2-hour sessions each time.Cost: $12.00 for tuition and $3.00
for handouts (total: $15.00).
Note: If you do not already have a Facebook account, you will
need to come to the first session 30 minutes early in order
to set one up. An email address is required to start a Facebook account.
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Internet
and Email
covers
basic internet skills, the
ins-and-outs of email, attaching and downloading
documents, search engines, security issues,
and generally becoming familiar with the World Wide Web. You'll
also be
introduced to online shopping security, virus
protection, and mapping skills. This course 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:
$36.00 for tuition and $5.00 for a notebook with handouts (total: $41.00).
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Office 2007
class teaches the basics of Microsoft Office 2007, including working with files, Office
Internet and graphics tools, word processing, Excel spreadsheets,
and PowerPoint presentations. The
textbook covers all Office 2010 programs. This class meets weekly for eight
2-hour sessions.
Prerequisites:
You should have taken a
Windows Vista or Windows 7 Operating System class, or get 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: $48.00 tuition
plus the text, which will cost approximately $25.00.
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Office 2010 class teaches the
basics of Microsoft Office 2010, including working with files, Office
Internet and graphics tools, word processing, Excel spreadsheets,
and PowerPoint presentations. The
textbook covers all Office 2010 programs. The class
meets weekly for eight 2-hour sessions.
Prerequisites:
You should have taken a Windows Vista or
Windows 7 Operating System class, or get instructor permission based
upon your experience. Each student must purchase the
following text prior to the first class session: Teach Yourself Visually: Microsoft Office 2010. The
author is Kate Shoup and the ISBN number is: 978-0-470-57193-4. The suggested retail price is $30.00.
Cost: $48.00 tuition
in addition to
the text described above.
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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, Vista or 7 Operating System
classes teach the basics of these systems and how to use the
built-in features.
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. This class
meets weekly for six 2-hour sessions. Each
student must purchase the textbook prior to the first class,
which is Maran Illustrated Windows XP, covering Windows
XP Service Pack 2, ISBN 1-59200-870-4.
Cost: $36.00, plus the text, which will cost approximately $25.00.
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. This class meets weekly for
eight 2-hour sessions. Each
student must purchase the textbook prior to the first class,
which is Teach Yourself Visually; Windows Vista,
ISBN 0-470-04573-6 or 978-0-470-04573-2 (same book, just two
different ISBNs due to new numbering system).
Cost: $48.00, plus the text, which will cost approximately $25.00.
Prerequisites for Windows
7: Beginners class or instructor permission based upon
prior experience. Must have access to a computer with
Windows 7 at home or work. This class meets weekly for eight
2-hour sessions. Each
student must purchase the textbook prior to the first class,
which is Teach Yourself Visually; Windows 7,
ISBN 978-0-470-50386-7.
Cost: $48.00, plus the text, which will cost approximately $25.00.
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Word 2010
teaches the basics of Microsoft Office and covers all the
word processing features illustrated in the textbook
(below).
Also, the CD provided to each student contains
files associated with creating mailing lists. This class
meets weekly for four
2-hour sessions.
Prerequisites: Windows 7 Operating System class or
instructor permission based upon your experience. Each
student must purchase the following text prior to the first
class session, which is Teach Yourself Visually Microsoft
Office 2010. This is the same book used for the Office
2010 class.Cost: $24.00
tuition in addition to the text described above.
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