Our Courses

The SeniorNet Center of Vermont

Our Courses

Course Name and Description

Instructor

Fundamentals This is our entry level course for beginning computer users. Have some fun developing mouse and keyboard skills with exercises using simple applications as well as learning the basics of Windows and hardware. Students will receive detailed handouts and practice files. This is a four week course and meets for 2.5 hours each week.

Maureen O'Connell

Introduction to Computing After Fundamentals, take this course to expand your knowledge and proficiency in common home computing applications. One class will be dedicated to each of the following: 1) Word Processing with MS Word, 2) Windows, 3) Digital Photos with Picasa 4) Spreadsheet with MS Works, 5) The Internet with Internet Explorer. For students wanting more instruction in basics and graduates of Fundamentals

Ced Farrow

Word Processing Learn how to edit word processing documents, format them in different ways, use columns, footnotes, different fonts, numbering, color, graphics, tables, etc. Please bring an empty flash drive to the first class for receiving class materials.

Warner White

Using Windows XP This course will be most beneficial for the student who has a Windows XP computer and who has attended our Fundamentals and Intro courses, or who has equivalent experience in using Windows XP. In addition to review of techniques to use and customize Windows XP, this course will focus on how to keep your computer running smoothly and efficiently. Includes a heavy emphasis on organization of data on the hard drive, tools and utility programs, antivirus and spyware detection programs. Microsoft will be supporting XP through 2014, so if you like your current XP PC, this course is for you!

Tom McGonegal

Using Windows Vista This course will be most beneficial for the student who has a Windows Vista computer and who has attended our Fundamentals and Intro courses, or who has equivalent experience in using Windows XP or Vista. In addition to covering differences between XP & Vista the course will also include techniques to use and customize a Windows Vista computer, and will focus on how to keep your computer running smoothly and efficiently. Includes a heavy emphasis on organization of data on the hard drive, tools and utility programs, antivirus and spyware detection programs. Homework exercises will require a Vista computer.

Tom McGonegal

Internet & Email Improve your e-mail and web surfing skills using Internet Explorer & Outlook Express. Topics include: How the web works, Receiving and sending different kinds of email, Using search tools, Search techniques, How to setup Internet Explorer, and the power of Google. Experience with Windows is assumed.

Errol Beach

Greeting Cards With Printmaster Gold learn to make personal greeting cards, posters, flyers, calendars, business cards, letterheads and more in this fun, hands-on class. Use your own photos, ideas and creativity. Previous students will enjoy taking this as a refresher.

Nancy Farrell

Photos in Printmaster 16 is a great way to start enhancing your digital photos. Fix red eye (pets too!). Crop and re-orient. Adjust color, brightness and focus. Create your own screen saver or slide show. Resize to send in email or for the Internet. Prerequisite is the Greeting Card class using this application.

Nancy Farrell

Quicken Basics Keep track of your check book and credit card transactions. Learn how to classify expenditures and report on expenses, particularly those which are important at tax reporting time. Class size is small ensuring the attendee maximum interface with the instructor. Attendees must be proficient in the use of computers and familiar with the facilities of Windows.

Gordon Allen

Keeping Track Begin to learn one of the most powerful tools on your computer with this veteran teacher. A spreadsheet can help you track and plan many aspects of your finances, stock portfolio, and other assets. Use it for your Christmas card mailing list or your address book. Calculate & track your car’s gas mileage and your golf handicap. Chart your expenses. Create your own uses. Students need basic computer skills. Excel will be used in class.

Bob Chaffee

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