We are offering a record number of courses in the Winter 2014 Trimester. This is a wonderful opportunity to sharpen you knowledge of computers, tablets or smartphones. To better reflect the breadth of classes we offer, we have changed our name from The Computer Learning Center to The Technology Learning Center. Now that we are "TLC", you have no excuse but to share our tender, loving care for all things electronic.
Computer Learning Center
Nielsen and Morton Grove Campus Computer
Courses
January through April 2014
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR COURSES IN LIFE LONG
LEARNING OR CALL 847.784.6030
(The order of the courses/workshops below is
by the starting date.)
It is
essential that each student understand the importance of observing the
prerequisite requirements of each class so that you will have the necessary
computer skills to succeed.
Our
Computer Learning Center is equipped with PCs.
Some of our computer classes are applicable to PCs and not to Mac’s. Many of our courses, especially those dealing
with software (Picasa, PhotoShop, Genealogy, blogs, etc. or equipment such as
DVD’s, CD’s, scanners, cameras, work for PC users as well as Mac or other
operating systems.
PLEASE
Ask us if you have questions.
Computer
Assistance
A
group of volunteers is available every Friday morning to answer your computer,
tablet, or smartphone questions, try to resolve your computer problems, and
help you with a computer or technology course you may be taking. Have a
question about your laptop? Bring it in and we will help you learn more about
it. This is an open lab, and availability of computers is on a first come,
first served basis.
Fridays
10 am
to 12 pm
No
fee NF1221A
Computer
Users Group
Join
us for this get-together of men and women who use computers and have questions
and/or answers to share. Also, listen to presentations on a variety of
informative computer subjects. The club meets the third Friday of every month.
Nielsen Campus or Premier membership required to participate.
Fri 1/17-4/18 4 sessions 2-4 pm
How to
Use Your Digital Camera
Gene
Chodash, Instructor
Gain
hands-on experience in composing pictures, taking action and night pictures,
and transferring pictures from your camera to computer. You also learn to edit
and print your pictures with Picasa. Bring your camera, the instruction manual,
and USB connection cord to class.
Tues 1/7-1/14 2 sessions 1-3 pm
$20
member; $25 non-member NF4481A
Windows
8 Accessibility and its Ease of Access Center
George
Lowman, Instructor
The
Windows 8 accessibility options and programs make it easier for people to hear,
see, and use a computer, including the use of touch-screens. You will learn the
built-in options that make Windows 8 easier to use if you have physical
limitations resulting from vision, hearing, or other physical issues.
Thurs 1/9 10 am -12 pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4881A
Show
Me Your Apps And I Will Show You Mine!
George
Lowman, Instructor
Discover
some of the important and fun apps for your smart phones and tablets. Let's
share info or just explore new stuff. Bring in your device and let the fun
begin.
Tues 1/14 10 am-12
pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4851A
Email:
Learn Much More Than You Already Know
George
Lowman, Instructor
You
use email, but are you sure what you can really do with it? In this course, you
will learn how to set up groups, manage junk and spam, make folders, and a
bunch of other cool tips that will make your email life more manageable. This
course assumes that you have an email account and can do the basics, such as
log in, and create and send messages.
Thurs 1/16 10 am – 12 pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4641A
Flyers,
Newsletters, and Brochures
Mel
Schwartz, Instructor
Learn
how to use Microsoft Word to create and insert mastheads, text boxes, insets,
sidebars headers, footers, photos, clip art, collages, watermarks and more to
make flyers, newsletters, and brochures look finished and professional.
Mon 1/20-1/27 2
sessions 10 am – 12 pm
$25
member; $30 non-member NF4101A
Facebook,
Twitter and More
George
Lowman, Instructor
"Social
media," you ask, "what's that?" It's video and YouTube, blogging,
Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn & Flicker. What are those? Learn the answer to
this and many other questions about social media in this overview of what's
new, what's true, and what you should do about Social Media. Be cool. Learn
what's new
Tues 1/21 10
am -12 pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4521A
Computer
Housekeeping
Gene
Chodash, Instructor
Performing
routine "housekeeping" tasks can help your computer run more
efficiently. Learn how to scan your disc, get rid of temporary internet files
and other temporary files, clean out the "My Documents" folder and
other folders where information gets stored, defragment your hard drive, and
other useful tips to keep your computer running smoothly.
Tues 1/21 1-3
pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4201A
Send
& Receive Text Messages
George
Lowman, Instructor
"Text
me with the information." What does that mean? Learn to send and receive
test messages from your computer, tablet, Smartphone, and even from some plain
ol' mobile phones. Leaving a voice mail gets a slow response. Sending an email
gets you a response in three days. Texting can get an answer in nine seconds!
Learn to text.
Thurs 1/23 10
am- 12 pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4871A
Organizing
Your Photos with Photoshop Elements
Mel
Schwartz, Instructor
What
folder contains that great picture of mother? Joe's Wedding? Grand Canyon? And
what was the file name, anyway? Using Photoshop Elements, you can organize all
the photos on your computer, without being concerned about disk folders and
coming up with file names you can remember. Photos can be tagged with any
number of keywords for search and selection, grouped into albums, displayed and
printed in various arrangements, and made into slide shows.
Mon 2/3-2/24 4
sessions 10 am - 12 pm
$45
member; $55 non-member NF4091A
PowerPoint:
Build a Better Slide Show Presentation
Mel
Schwartz, Instructor
Do
you want to create a slide show to share photos? Microsoft's PowerPoint will
give you the tools to prepare slide shows with title slides and captions as
well as professional-looking presentations utilizing background graphics,
bulleted text, pictures, diagrams, charts, tables, sound, video, animation,
internet links, and much more.
Mon 2/3-2/24 4
sessions 1
– 3 pm
$45
member; $55 non-member NF4051A
Backing
Up Your Computer: Don't Wait for the Next Disaster
George
Lowman, Instructor
Much
of the important information in your life is now stored on a computer. Whether
it's photos, music, business documents, or financial records, nearly everything
is digital. With this workshop, discover how to back up all your files securely
so you can be sure your digital life will always be there when you need it.
Tues 2/4 10
am-12 pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4591A
File
Organization Tips for Your Computer
George
Lowman, Instructor
Does
"No more lost files" sound good to you? This workshop will help you
master Folder and File Management by using recommended practices and tips to
better manage and organize your computer files. With easy to identify folders, you'll
quickly find your pictures, recipes, letters, and other computer files.
Thurs 2/6 10 am – 12 pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4571A
Apple's
iPhone: An Overview
Stanley
Schwab, Instructor
Get
the most out of your iPhone! Learn to set up your iPhone with the correct
software and settings, and connect to iCloud for backup and content management.
Find out how to use basic apps for browsing, email, calendars, eBooks, music,
photos, and more. Discover what applications come free with the iPhone and see
how to purchase and download them. You must have software version iOS7 loaded
and bring a fully charged iPhone to class.
Wed 2/12-2/19 2
sessions 1-3
pm
$25
member; $30 non-member NF4761A
Introduction
to Photo Editing
Mel
Schwartz, Instructor
Learn
the basics of improving your photos using Photoshop Elements 9, whether taken
with a digital camera or a film camera. Topics covered include cropping,
correcting brightness, contrast, color, sharpening, eliminating "red eye,”
resizing and printing the corrected photos. Basic techniques are introduced for
selecting only a part of a picture for correction.
Mon 3/3-3/24 4
sessions 10
am-12 pm
$45
member; $55 non-member NF4061A
What's
New In Windows 8, Part 1
George
Lowman, Instructor
Discover
what's new and everything you need to know to get started with Windows 8,
Microsoft's newest operating system. We'll cover if you should upgrade, the
installation process, using the new boot menu, getting the hang of metro apps,
customizing the start screen, and changing settings.
Tues 3/4 1-3
pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4901A
What's
New In Windows 8, Part 2
George
Lowman, Instructor
Windows
8 contains many features designed to make your computing life a little easier.
This course will give you additional tips to enhance their Windows 8
experience. We will cover a number of key functions, including the modern
screen, the desktop, and SkyDrive, settings security, maintenance and many more
tips to improve your computing experience. Students must have a working knowledge
of Microsoft Windows.
Wed 3/5 10
am – 12 pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4841A
The
Magic of Cut, Copy, and Paste
Herb
Goldstein and George Lowman, Instructors
Three
little words can enhance your life:
Cut, Copy, and Paste. Improve your computing skills by learning new tricks and
shortcuts that are useful in many applications, including word processing,
e-mail, and surfing the Internet.
Thurs 3/6 10 am
– 12 pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4501A
Boot
Camp for New Computer Users
Gene
Chodash, Herb Goldstein and George Lowman, Instructors
Designed
for the brand new computer user, this hands-on workshop introduces you to the
mouse, keyboard, navigation, terminology, and other basics. This class will
provide the pre-requisite skills needed to enroll and succeed in other computer
courses. Let us show you how to start up the computer and make using it fun. No
previous experience with computers is necessary.
Tues 3/11-3/25 3
sessions 1-3
pm
$35
member; $45 non-member NF4271A
SKYPE:
Get Connected
Herb
Goldstein and George Lowman, Instructors
With
Skype, you can make free voice and video calls over the Internet. Stay
connected with family and friends. Use the computers in our Learning Center, or
bring in your own laptop with video-mic capability or webcam. Cool stuff!
Wed 3/12 10
am -12 pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4461A
Apple's
iPad: An Overview
Stanley
Schwab, Instructor
Learn
to set up your iPad with the correct software, settings, and connections to
iCloud for backup and content management. Then, discover how to use basic apps
for browsing, email, calendars, eBooks, music, photos, and more. Learn what
applications come free with the iPad and see how applications are purchased and
downloaded. You must have software version iOS7 loaded and bring a fully
charged iPad to class.
Wed 3/12-3/19 2
sessions 1-3
pm
$25
member; $30 non-member NF4631A
Save Money on Travel: Finding Great Travel Deals on
the Internet
Gene
Chodash, Instructor
The
internet has a trove of information and travel deals waiting to be discovered.
Find low cost airfare, hotels, cruises, and rental cars. Book your own flights.
Discover where to eat and what sites to see. Choose a time and destination to
plan your ideal vacation. This course explores the travel-related internet
sites, and the questions you should ask about your travel needs. Basic internet
knowledge is required.
Thurs 3/20 1-3
pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4601A
Intermediate
Photo Editing
Mel
Schwartz, Instructor
Learn
additional Photoshop Elements 9 techniques, blemish correction, removing
unwanted objects from pictures, combining parts of different pictures,
manipulating color, coloring black and white pictures, artistic effects,
drawing tools, and more. Learn to use layers to give you more control of the
photo editing process. Prerequisite: Introduction to Photo Editing or
Instructor permission
Mon 4/7-4/28 4
sessions 10
am-12 pm
$45
member; $55 non-member NF4171A
Beyond
Boot Camp
Gene
Chodash, Herb Goldstein and George Lowman; Instructors
Beginning
computer users will improve skills in word processing, email, and the Internet.
You will reinforce and build upon the skills that were introduced in Computer
Boot Camp. This course will help you to use your computer more effectively. No
class April 15.
Tues 4/8-4/29 3
sessions 1
-3 pm
$35
member; $45 non-member NF4531A
Log On
for Bridge
Vered
Klinghofer, Instructor
Bridge
on the Internet is a nice option to play from home and meet people from all
over the world. This class will introduce an Internet bridge site, Bridge Base
Online, where you can learn, play casually or compete in tournaments, and watch
live broadcasts with voice commentaries of world class players in competitions.
The class will cover how to enroll to this site and how to navigate it. We are
going to log-on live during class.
Wed 4/9 10
am-12 pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4541A
Introduction
to Genealogy
Kathie
Heidenfelder, Instructor
Ever
wonder about those who came before you in your family line, and how to preserve
information you have obtained from family members? With the internet, many
countries' family histories are available to you. This is a basic course
showing you how to get started in the research of your family history, and some
of the internet sites that can be invaluable help in your task. Hands-on
computer research will be used in this course.
Wed 4/9 1-3
pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4601A
Make
Your Scanner Work for You
Gene
Chodash, Instructor
In
this class you will learn to set up and use your own scanner or printer/scanner
using "Windows Fax and Scan". Bring your old photos and learn to
digitize them and bring them back to life with Picasa. You will also learn how
to scan documents. This course is for PC users and does not apply to Apple
computers.
Thurs 4/10 1-3 pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4431A
Windows
Explorer: The "Blueprint" of your Windows Computer
George
Lowman, Herb Goldstein, Instructors
Learn
to use Windows Explorer, a versatile file manager and navigation tool that is
an integral tool for many computer applications. We will cover a number of
skills including creating folders, naming files, file extensions, saving
digital pictures, and finding folders and files on your PC. Mastering this tool
will make your computing experience much more productive
Wed 4/16 10
am - 12 pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4231A
Genealogy:
Part 2
Kathie
Heidenfelder, Instructor
If
you have taken the Introduction to Genealogy course or have a working knowledge
of research methods, then Part 2 is for you. Usage of the computer will be
important in this course, and various forms of information recording and
maintenance will be introduced. Some of the software packages available for the
purpose of information storage will be explained.
Wed 4/16 1-3
pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4561A
Scanning
and Organizing your Documents
Steve Rosengard, Instructor
Are
you tired of bulging file cabinets and having difficulty finding documents?
Learn how to scan and organize all of your receipts, documents, and photographs
in an organized secure environment. Just imagine being able to locate and print
those important documents and pictures with just a few clicks of your mouse.
All of this is possible with a low cost scanner or all-in-one printer/scanner
in the comfort of your home. If you are not familiar with using a scanner, it
is recommended that you take Making Your Scanner Work for You and Files and
Folders Workshop prior to taking this class.
Thurs 4/17 1-3
pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4741A
How to
Find All Those Built In Features on Your Laptop Computer
George
Lowman, Herb Goldstein, Instructors
Let's
look at your computer to find the built-in features such as mute, volume,
brightness, wireless switch, the function keys, louder, softer, plus all the
input and output ports. We'll see if your computer has a built-in recovery
partition. This workshop will enhance your computing experience.
Wed 4/23 1-3
pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4911A
You
are in Control! Using Your Computer's Control Panel
Herb
Goldstein and George Lowman, Instructors
You use Control Panel to
change settings for Windows. These settings control nearly everything about how
Windows looks and works, and you can use them to set up Windows so that it's
just right for you. This workshop focus on just a few settings in Windows 8,
including: Mouse, Power, Display, and uninstall.
Thurs 4/24
10 am – 12 pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4131A
Brain
Games
Herb
Goldstein and George Lowman, Instructors
Have
fun working your memory, problem-solving, and language skills with
computer-based online games. Adjust the games to your skill level. Play for fun
or see how you rate next to top players. This workshop will be lots of fun and
highly addictive.
Tues 4/29 10
am – 12 pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4141A
Flash
Drives: Mysteries Revealed
Herb
Goldstein and George Lowman, Instructors
Learn
the proper use of this wonderful storage tool, also called a Memory Stick or
Thumb Drive. Save files and back-up your home computer. You will have hands-on
work in class and learn valuable information on safely saving your important
documents or image files. There will be demonstrations of proper use and
typical applications, as well as how to properly remove the flash drive.
Wed 4/30 10
am - 12 pm
$15
member; $20 non-member NF4471A
The
World of Apps for Smart Phones & Tablets George Lowman, Instructor
Do
you want to connect with the grandkids? Play music? Find recipes? There's an
App for that! Explore some of the important and fun apps for your smart phones
and tablets. Let's share info or just discover new stuff. Bring in your device
and let the fun begin!
Wed 4/30 1-3
pm
$9
member; $12 non-member MG4031A
