Portland Class Schedule
I
have a great classroom in the Tigard area which I can
reserve for classes, or classes can be held in homes (if
there's enough room for each student to have a computer
around a table).
I prefer to schedule classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and
Fridays -- but I can also be available for other days
with some advance notice.
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Hood River Classes
Any
of these classes can become day or evening classes in
my Hood River office. I can handle 4 to six students
in a class. If you are interested, drop me an email
and let's work out what time will work best for you
and some of your friends.
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PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS:
These classes will focus on Photoshop Elements (PE). You
will learn how to crop photos, resize digital pictures,
maketouch-ups, etc. With PE, you can also do more ...
make your own slide video presentations... prepare photo
books for printing. This class is also great for getting
you more comfortable with your computer and mouse.
Vista or Windows.
2 hours |
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EXCEL:
Spreadsheets are fantastic tools for home and for work,
if you know how to use them. We will show how to move
around and work in a spreadsheet. Then you'll learn how
build and sort an address list, develop a budget, and
set up a simple checkbook register which will automatically
keep your checkbook balanced. You will also learn how
to take your address list and generate personalized "form"
letters or mailing labels.
2 - 3 hours |
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PUBLISHER:
Publisher is a fantastic program for building flyers,
newsletters, business cards, brochures, and much more.
You will learn how to do it all (it's that fun). We will
build a newsletter with text information and then embellish
it with photos, clipart, custom headings, and fancy borders.
Requires that you have Publisher and that you are comfortable
using your mouse and PC.
2 hours |
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Class Descriptions
COMPUTER
101:
Beginner Level. For those of you who just got a computer.
Get to know your computer, what are those plugs for, what
are files and how to find and store them efficiently, emailing
and attachments, using photos from your digital camera, exploring
the Internet, saving files to memory sticks and CDs, online
storage areas for backups, along with some basic word-processing
and spreadsheet work. Windows or Vista. Bring digital cameras
to class - along with any cords, CDs and manuals that came
with it.
3 hours |
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COMPUTER
201:
For those who use their computers maybe just for emails
and would like to become much more comfortable with what
your computers can do for you. The class will cover some
basics on working with digital photos – and then using
your pics to make a simple flyer, along with exploring the
internet more including Facebook, making pdf files, and
learning about SKYPE (a free online phone service). Windows
or Vista.
Requrements: A photo program, headset with a microphone
(if you computer doesn't have one)
3 hours
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SELLING ON EBAY:
Do you have something you want to sell on EBAY? …
then this class is for you. Sandy will show you ways to
research the value of your item, take pictures of your item
(bring your digital camera and all camera cables), and actually
go through the EBAY steps to pick categories to list under,
uploading your pictures, selecting the right options for
selling your item… and yes, a brief period of time
talking about affordable shipping procedures. Wireless connection
available in classroom. Bring something small that you want
to sell. Windows, Vista, MAC.
Requisite: you need to be able to access the internet outside
of the class.
3 hours.
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Which Software to Consider
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Works
vs Microsoft Office
PC owners can not go wrong with Microsoft Office. If you click
on this link to Microsoft
Office you can view the various combinations of software
available: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
You can order it online, often it is a choice for new computers,
or you can purchase it from places like Costco (for possibly
less). The Office applications work with Windows and Vista.
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Photo programs?
Some of you might already have a photo program on your computer
like Photoshop or Photoshop Elements... and that's great.
Photoshop Elements
Rather than messing around with cheaper or more expensive
photo programs for your PCs, I'm recommending that you purchase
Photoshop Elements. It's a great little program and will serve
your photo needs wonderfully for years to come. You should
be able to the the program for ~$99. Costco and other stores
sometimes have it cheaper. Works with Windows and Vista.
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MAC
USERS
I won't get into the debate on which computer I prefer because
I truly love both. When it comes to the basic applications
like word processing and spreadsheet work, they both function
somewhat alike.
All classes here focus on using software on a PC, but MAC
users will learn lot of tips and tricks that they can also
make use of.
If MAC users would like to plan a session together where you
can all learn from what each of you have "discovered"
- drop me an email. Also, there a quality of online help available
for MACs - wonderful tutorials, how-to videos, etc.
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BUILDING
A WEBSITE:
Do you want to have a website - perhaps for a family reunion
coming up, or for an organization you're helping with, or
just for you to advertise what you do? It is simple and affordable
to do!! For less than $50/yr you can get a domain name and
host your website. My favorite hosting company is Doteasy.com
and they have many templates for you to pick from (so you
don't have to pay big bucks for a web-designer). Check out
this SAMPLE
of a Doteasy website. This class will walk you through each
step and get you familiar with the various features.
Requires that your domain name is setup before the class begins.
Contact me if this class appeals to you.
3 hours |
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