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L01
WEB PAGES: CREATING AND MAINTAINING
11 WEEKS (SEPTEMBER 8–NOVEMBER 24)

Wednesday: 2–3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Thomas Keane
Optimal Viewing Device: Audio and Video—Computer/Laptop Screen
Course Format: Active

This fast-paced, in-depth course challenges students to learn the skills necessary to design, create and publish a website using HTML. Limited to 15 students.

L02
WINDOWS 10 MANAGEMENT
11 WEEKS (SEPTEMBER 8–NOVEMBER 24)

Tuesday: 10:30–11:45 a.m.
Instructors: Saul Reine, Douglas Johnston
Prerequisite: Good working knowledge of Windows OS.
Optimal Viewing Device: Audio and Video—Computer/Laptop Screen
Course Format: Discussion; Lecture; Active

This course should be taken by people who are skilled in the use of the Windows operating system but want to learn how Windows 10 has changed the game plan. We stress security, maintenance, touchscreen navigation and accessing the cloud. Limited to 20 students.

L03
MICROSOFT® EXCEL: ADVANCED
11 WEEKS (SEPTEMBER 8–NOVEMBER 24)

Wednesday: 12:30–1:45 p.m.
Instructor: Allen Alexander
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Excel basics.
Optimal Viewing Device: Any Screen
Course Format: Discussion; Lecture

The course requires knowledge of Microsoft® Excel basics. It covers formatting as a table, pivot tables, lookup and connecting Excel to Microsoft® Word and Access. Limited to 6 students.

L04
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT® EXCEL SPREADSHEETS
11 WEEKS (SEPTEMBER 8–NOVEMBER 24)

Thursday: 12:30–1:45 p.m.
Instructors: Phillip Weinberg, Sandra Schubel
Optimal Viewing Device: Audio and Video—Computer/Laptop Screen
Course Format: Lecture; Active; Video Based

An introductory Microsoft® Excel course for people who know how to use Microsoft® Windows and possess Excel software. Students will learn the basic concepts involved in spreadsheeting. Each week, students print the lesson instructions, which is sent via email. The classes involve a short video previewing the lesson to be taught. The user must be familiar with the use of Zoom and have a good knowledge of Microsoft® Windows. Limited to 10 students.

L05
MICROSOFT® DESKTOP PUBLISHING
11 WEEKS (SEPTEMBER 8–NOVEMBER 24)

Tuesday: 12:30–1:45 p.m.
Instructor: Lewis Martin Jr.
Optimal Viewing Device: Audio and Video—Computer/Laptop Screen
Course Format: Discussion; Active

Learn to put anything anywhere on a page to create newsletters, letterheads, brochures, greeting cards or virtually any publication using Microsoft® Publisher 2016 or later. Must have Microsoft® Publisher 2016 or Office 365 and Microsoft® PowerPoint on laptop or desktop computers. Good mouse skills and word processing ability are needed. Limited to 12 students.

L06–01
WORD PROCESSING FUNDAMENTALS I
FIRST 5 WEEKS (SEPTEMBER 8–OCTOBER 12)

Tuesday: 12:30–1:45 p.m.
Instructors: Robert Ehrlich, Anita Sterling
Optimal Viewing Device: Audio and Video—Computer/Laptop Screen
Course Format: Active

This introductory word processing course uses Microsoft® Word 2016. Learn to format multi-page documents. Learn styles, tables and columns for arranging documents. The first class or an orientation class reviews procedures for using Zoom. The class covers the basics of editing, character and paragraph formatting. Concepts are demonstrated and handouts are provided to follow in class and between classes. There are opportunities to address individual concerns. Keyboard and mouse skills and some experience with editing and basic formatting of a text document are necessary. Limited to 10 students.

L07–02
WORD PROCESSING FUNDAMENTALS II
SECOND 5 WEEKS (OCTOBER 20–NOVEMBER 24)

Tuesday: 12:30–1:45 p.m.
Instructor: Robert Ehrlich, Anita Sterling
Optimal Viewing Device: Audio and Video—Computer/Laptop Screen
Course Format: Active

This intermediate word processing course uses Microsoft® Word 2016. Use built-in templates to create a letter. Add graphics (images, shapes and text boxes) to a Word document. Orient them with respect to the text. Use mail merge to create labels and envelopes. Experience at the level of Word Fundamentals I is needed as well as basic experience with Zoom, including screen sharing. Limited to 10 students.

OLLI courses covering Microsoft® software products are independent courses and are neither affiliated with, nor authorized, sponsored or approved by, Microsoft Corporation.

L08–02
EDITING IMAGES IN APPLE’S PHOTOS APP
SECOND 5 WEEKS (OCTOBER 20–NOVEMBER 24)

Tuesday: 9–10:15 a.m.
Instructor: Gerald Hapka
Optimal Viewing Device: Audio and Video—Computer/Laptop Screen
Course Format: Lecture; Active

The course covers the use of all of the tools available in the Photos edit menu. Sample images are provided for students to use to practice during classes. Some video presentations may be used. If time permits, we will also learn how to use other programs such as ON 1 or Photoshop Elements with Photos. Videos demonstrating the various techniques may be used during class. Limited to 20 students.

L09
MAC COMPUTER LAB, NOVICE, PART 1
11 WEEKS (SEPTEMBER 8–NOVEMBER 24)

Monday: 10:30–11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Andrew Feiring
Optimal Viewing Device: Audio and Video—Computer/Laptop Screen
Course Format: Lecture

First semester of a two-semester course. Aimed at people with limited computer skills who want to learn by using a Mac. Fall session focuses on basic Mac computer operations, using the internet and email best practices. Students must have a working email address and be able to use Zoom. Spring session focuses on Mac applications. Limited to 16 students.

L10–02
IPHONE BASICS WITH CAMERA ANDPHOTOS APPS
SECOND 5 WEEKS (OCTOBER 20–NOVEMBER 24)

Tuesday, 2–3:15 p.m.
Instructors: Barbee Kiker, Cathy Seiber
Optimal Viewing Device: Any Screen
Course Format: Active

We will combine the two-day iPhone Basics class with the two day iPhone Camera and Photos class for a five-day class via Zoom. For the Basics, we cover the swipes/taps and general interface that allows you to navigate your iPhone. Learn to organize your apps, what the status icons mean, how to access the Control Center and how to search for lost apps. For the Camera and Photos part we will learn to take better photos with your iPhone by utilizing all those icons. Learn the available editing features. Organize your photos into albums. Learn ways to share your photos. Be sure to charge your iPhone before class. This class is not for other smartphones. Make sure your operating system is up to date, iOS 13.5.1 as of June 2020. Handouts will be emailed a week before class begins. Recommend viewing the class on an alternative device other than your iPhone, such as PC, MAC, laptop or iPad. Leave your iPhone for experimenting and playing class content. Limited to 8 students.

L11
SMARTPHONES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS
11 WEEKS (SEPTEMBER 8–NOVEMBER 24)

Tuesday: 10:30–11:45 a.m.
Instructor: Jerry Lucas
Optimal Viewing Device: Any Screen
Course Format: Lecture

This course focuses on applications for smartphones in various categories. Geared to current and prospective smartphone users and covers definitions, phone basics and most useful Apple and Android applications. Limited to 60 students.

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