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The Seniors Now Computer Learning Center is pleased to offer short courses. These courses are from one to three weeks in length, one session per week. They are advanced courses and require that students have completed Introduction to Computers 2 or had the equivalent experience.
The first short courses of 2010 will be held at the Marks Street Center. Click to see the Marks Street Center Short Course Schedule

Control Panel -- one session
This course will teach how to modify various computer settings for comfort, aesthetics and functionality. Settings covered include changing mouse settings and screen resolution, modifying the desktop background, customizing the Start Menu, viewing software loaded on the computer and uninstalling software. The price of this course is $10.00, payable at the time of registration.

Freeware -- one session
Learn about the different free software that is available to enhance your computer experience. The course includes website links and information on downloading software. The price of this course is $10.00, payable at the time of registration.

Gmail -- one session
Get your email online using Gmail, the popular webmail program from Google. Learn all the basics about using Gmail including composing and sending an email, receiving, reading and replying to an email, and forwarding an email to one or more people. Learn about some advanced Gmail features. The price of this course is $10.00, payable at the time of registration.

Shopping on the Internet -- one session
This course will teach you the ins and outs of shopping on the Internet. Learn how to research your purchases and the mechanics of making a purchase. Attention will be given to protecting yourself when shopping online. The course includes recommendations for shopping websites. The price of this course is $10.00, payable at the time of registration.

Spreadsheets -- two sessions
      This is a 2 session course using the Openoffice.org Calc program. The first session will cover spreadsheet basics including entering data, using simple mathematical operators, formatting and printing. Autofill and Functions will be introduced.
      The second session will use real world situations and illustrate how to create spreadsheets to manage a checking account, stock purchases and doctor and Medicare payments.
      The price of this course is $20.00, payable at the time of registration.

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