Thursday, October 07, 1999
Classes to take away fear of computers
BY ANNE MICHAUD
Enquirer contributor
As home computers and the Internet continue to draw a crowd, two local universities are targeting classes to the generations that were not born with a mouse in hand.
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INFORMATION
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• For a list of classes offered by the University of Cincinnati, go to www.uc.edu/cece/com-main.htm or call (513) 556-6932.
• Northern Kentucky University's Community Education courses, held on the Covington campus, are listed online at www.nku.edu/~commed/ Or call (606) 392-2400. There are online classes, too.
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Northern Kentucky University is actually offering a class in “PC Essentials” for people 55 and older. “Learn computing basics with your peers,” the course description reads. “Impress your kids and grandkids with your computer savvy.”
The University of Cincinnati's Communiversity is offering an Internet class for the whole family in addition to its more traditional courses at the Cincinnati campus. Here are highlights of the course offerings. In addition, the universities have classes in Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more.
At NKU
• PC Essentials: This course is for people with little or no experience with personal computers. It covers computing fundamentals, hardware, software, basic Windows 98, electronic communications and the Internet. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 22 and 29; and 6-8:40 p.m. Nov. 5 and 22. A special class for people 55 and older will be held 9-11:40 a.m. Dec. 6 and 13. $139 plus $8 for materials.
• Using the Internet: This hands-on course teaches the basics to becoming a Web surfer: Web browsers, e-mail and more. You'll practice accessing Web sites, conducting Internet searches, and communicating via the Web. 6-9 p.m. today and next Thursday; 9 a.m.-noon, Nov. 1 and 8. $99 plus $8 for materials.
• Web Page Design with HTML: This course shows how to create and view your own Web pages. It covers Web terminology, HTML, Web editors and browsers. This is a programming oriented course with some degree of difficulty. Consult with the Community Education office regarding prerequisites or placement. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25; 6-8:40 p.m. Nov. 23 and 30. $139 plus $30 for materials.
• Electronic Business: A complete overview of how to establish and sustain a professional Web presence for your organization or business. Includes developing a credible image, doing business on the Web and using Web resources and technology to strengthen and increase your business. 6-9 p.m. Nov. 3, 10 and 17. $139 plus $30 for materials.
• Introduction to Windows 98: How to use the mouse, customize a display, manage files and folders, create artwork and perform basic word processing. 6-8:40 p.m. Oct. 19, 26 and Nov. 2. $139 plus $8 for materials.
At NKU online
Classes are six weeks long and cost $69. The first session begins Monday the second on Nov. 8.
• Microsoft FrontPage: FrontPage makes it easy to create professional Web sites without programming. This workshop teaches how to format text on your Web page, work with graphics, generate hyperlinks and bookmarks, build tables and forms, create hotspots, and use the WebBot to build search tools and a table of contents for your Web site.
• Introduction to PC Troubleshooting: Avoid expensive PC repairs by learning to identify, by appearance and function, each of your computer's components. You'll discover dozens of preventive measures for your electronics and data, what to do when disaster strikes, how to deal with power problems and more.
At UC
• Internet, an Introduction: This hands-on session offers an overview of the nuts and bolts of cruising the information superhighway. Learn basic vocabulary, fundamentals of addressing and searching, and explore some of the uses of the Internet for information about travel, career, education, finances and shopping. 6-9 p.m. next Thursday. $44.
• Create and Launch Home Page: A short but efficient introductory class on HTML, the most common language of the World Wide Web. This knowledge will enable you to design, create, and edit your own Web page. Students should have fundamental computer skills. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 28 and Nov. 4. $99.
• Do-it-Yourself Computer Upgrades: Learn how to open up a computer and upgrade it yourself. Topics include basic computer components, do's and don'ts, choosing the right memory, upgrading the memory, upgrading the hard drive, installing operating systems on the new hard drive, and reinstalling the software on the computer. Students should be familiar with Windows 95. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 30. $99 plus $19.99 for text.
• Internet Connection, Family Connection: From homework assignments and summer camps, to colleges and family vacations, learn how to use the Internet as a family. You'll begin with a site designed with families in mind that provides guidelines on making the Internet a safe and fun experience. Then, discussion will center on several sites and search engines designed for the under 18 crowd, as well as a few for children of all ages. This class assumes some basic knowledge of the Internet and use of a Web browser. 6-9 p.m. Nov. 18. $44.
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