Learn only at your own pace, one-on-one.
Classes include hands on practice and visual illustrations. You are encouraged to ask as many questions as you like.
Tutoring sessions are one-on-one and include hands on practice.
Learn only about the topics you are interested in. Tutoring content is tailored to meet your needs – from the basics to advanced levels.
Classes may be taken in any order you prefer, however when taking more than one class it is most beneficial to take them in the order listed below.
Learning what a flash drive is, how to save files or pictures to it, how you can use one as your digital camera's memory card backup while on vacation, and how to move or delete files off the flash drive. You may borrow a flash drive from the instructor during the class or use one of your own.
Find out how to navigate the internet more easily, visit different websites, learn how to save a website as a favorite, view internet history, organize favorites, and perform effective internet searches.
Learn how to use the "all new Yahoo email". Practice includes sending different emails (To, CC, and BCC), receiving and saving emails, and learning how to save, edit, and use email contact information.
Practice includes creating and saving a brief letter, using editing features, using autocomplete, autocorrect, and introduces cut & paste and copy & paste.
Learn all the basics by creating a sample household budget. Features include entering and editing text, simple calculations using formulas, inserting or deleting rows, columns or sheets, and learning how to format appearance.
Class practice includes learning how to create and edit a Publisher file (choose newsletter, brochure, or flyer). Practice also includes learning how to find, download and using templates; premade files.
Practice includes learning how to create your own PowerPoint slideshow, insert images and text, and how to edit a slideshow template (a premade file).
Learning to do more with Word includes making two columns of text, moving or formatting images, and adding borders and shading to paragraphs.
Explore additional features of Excel through the use of templates. Practice also includes locating and editing a financial budget to suit your needs.
A single tutoring session can include a single topic or multiple topics of your choice. Tutoring is designed to only move at the pace you prefer.
Examples:
using the mouse to point, click and double-click, opening and closing files, how to copy and paste or cut and paste, about the keyboard keys, creating or organizing folders
Examples:
using a web browser, downloading files, adding or using bookmarks / favorites, changing your home page, private browsing, clearing internet history, effective internet searches, downloading/saving pictures from the internet
Examples:
attaching files or pictures, using stationery, decorating text using rich text formatting, email filters, BCC (Blind Carbon Copy), CC (Carbon Copy), email groups, organizing
Examples:
– Microsft Word (2003, 2007, or 2010)
– Microsoft Excel (2003, 2007, or 2010)
– Microsoft PowerPoint (2003, 2007, or 2010)
– Microsoft Publisher (2003, 2007, or 2010)
– Microsoft Access (2003, 2007, or 2010)
– Microsoft OneNote (2003, 2007, or 2010)
– Microsoft Outlook (Express, 2003, 2007, or 2010)
Examples:
using the camera and computer together, getting pictures from camera to computer, getting files to and from flash drive
Examples:
scanning pictures to computer, receiving or sending faxes
Examples:
– Adobe Dreamweaver (CS3, CS4, CC5)
– Adobe Fireworks (CS3, CS4, CC5)
– Adobe Flash (CS3, CS4, CC5)
– Adobe Illustrator (CS3, CS4, CC5)
– Adobe Photoshop (CS3, CS4, CC5)
Examples:
disk cleanup, defragmenting, removing startup programs, physically cleaning inside the tower, cleaning the keyboard, mouse, and monitor, anti-malware and anti-virus protection
More topics are available. Even if your topic has not been listed, it is probably available; please call.
Computer classes are one-on-one and only move along at the pace you are comfortable with. Each class includes a printed copy of the class material that is yours to keep.
All computer classes require a 2-hour minimum appointment; you are free to take breaks as needed.
Every tutoring session is tailored to help you learn about the items you are specifically interested in. If you prefer, your tutor can also make notes for you throughout your tutoring session.
All tutoring sessions require a 2-hour minimum appointment; you are free to take breaks as needed.
Computers were not readily available when I grew up, and I remember what it was like trying to learn more about them. I had more than just a few questions, but I was reluctant to ask them for fear that they might sound silly. I also found it difficult to find someone to teach me that was also patient and didn't just do it for me or show me with blazing speed.
I wanted someone who was compassionate and understood my frustrations. I also wanted to feel comfortable asking all the questions I had. What I needed was a patient teacher that took the time that I needed for them to teach me and to let me practice doing it myself.
The more I learned about computers and technology, the more it became my passion. And naturally, because of my experiences learning about computers, I have grown to become the teacher that I had always wanted for myself. I strive to be the teacher that you need and look forward to bringing you an enjoyable learning experience.
Topics include why the computer should be turned off properly (and how often), how to locate, open, and close programs and files, and practicing with the mouse (left-click, double-click, right-click, and the scroll wheel).