Summer computer workshops will be held at MCC. Participants in the Digital Advantage computer program will have Mac, as well as PC laptops available to them.
Computer Basics
This course is intended for the complete beginner, offering a perfect starting point on the road to computer literary. Students learn computer terminology and basic skills such as how to use a mouse and navigate around the desktop, building up to using the Internet, writing letters and managing finances.
Instructor: Sandra Beyer
6 1.5-hr. lessons
$213/$158 McLean district residents
1852.280 Tu, 9/16-10/21 7-8:30 p.m.
New! Computer Basics at a Gentler Pace
Computer Basics at a Gentler Pace covers the same material as Computer Basics (see description above) but at a slower pace.
Instructor: Sandra Beyer
12 1.5-hr. lessons
$427/$316 McLean district residents
1851.280 Tu & Th, 9/16-10/23 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Beyond the Basics
This course requires completion of Computer Basics or equivalent experience. Emphasis is placed on E-mail and the Internet, as well as improving competency with the mouse, file and folder management and word processing. Students can improve their Windows experience through desktop customization and organizing files.
Instructor: Sandra Beyer
6 1.5-hr. lessons
$213/$158 McLean district residents
1854.280 Tu, 11/4-12/16 7-8:30 p.m.
No lesson on 11/11.
New! Beyond the Basics at a Gentler Pace
Beyond the Basics at a Gentler Pace covers the same material as Beyond the Basics (see description above) but at a slower pace.
Instructor: Sandra Beyer
12 1.5-hr. lessons
$427/$316 McLean district residents
1853.280 Tu & Th, 11/4-12/18 10:30 a.m.-Noon
No lesson on 11/11 and 11/27.
Digital Photography
Learn to organize, perfect and share your digital photos. Students learn the basics of purchasing and using a digital camera and how to use digital imaging tools to perfect your shots, correcting problems such as focus, lighting, blemishes and red eyes. Students learn to organize photographs, share pictures, upload photographs to the Internet and use photos to make projects like calendars and cards.
Instructor: Sandra Beyer
6 1.5-hr. lessons
$213/$158 McLean district residents
1855.280 Tu, 9/16-10/21 1-2:30 p.m.
E-mail and Internet
Learn to create and send E-mail, receive messages, reply, forward, print messages, send and open attachments, use spell check and manage messages with folders. Students also learn to surf theWeb like a pro, get better search results using Google’s advanced features, save and organize favorites, download free software from the Internet, make travel plans and protect your computer from spy ware and viruses.
Instructor: Sandra Beyer
6 1.5-hr. lessons
$213/$158 McLean district residents
1856.280 Tu, 11/4-12/16 1-2:30 p.m.
No lesson on 11/11.
Computer Keyboarding
Use touch-typing skills to locate alphabet and number keys without looking. Learning how to use the keyboard marks one of the first steps to computer literacy and ease with the computer.
Instructor: Sandra Beyer
6 1.5-hr. lessons
$213/$158 McLean district residents
1857.280 W, 9/17-10/22 7-8:30 p.m.
Desktop Publishing
Format and enhance MicrosoftWord publications with frames,WordArt and graphics. Produce flyers, brochures and invitations.
Instructor: Sandra Beyer
6 1.5-hr. lessons
$213/$158 McLean district residents
1858.280 W, 11/5-12/17 7-8:30 p.m.
No lesson on 11/26.
Switching to Windows Vista
This class helps students transition toWindows Vista. This class introduces students to the most important new features ofWindows Vista, including backups and system restore, security and parental controls, working with the updated folder window,Windows Media Center and Windows Photo Gallery.
Instructor: Sandra Beyer
2 3-hr. lessons
$95/$70 McLean district residents
1859.280 Sa, 10/11-10/18 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
New! Windows Movie Maker
Explore digital video production usingWindows Movie Maker. Use storyboards and timelines to lay out video, edit video clips and add audio. Add titles captions, credits and transitions to spice up videos.
Instructor: Sandra Beyer
2 2-hr. lessons
$95/$70 McLean district residents
1860.280 Sa 10/25-11/1 10 a.m.-Noon
Introduction to Excel
Create, edit and print spreadsheets, format and customize worksheets and use charts and graphs.
Instructor: Sandra Beyer
2 2-hr. lessons
$95/$70 McLean district residents
1861.280 Sa, 11/15-11/22 10 a.m.–Noon
Saturday Computer Workshops
Saturday ComputerWorkshop for adults will be held at the Old Firehouse Teen Center, located at 1440 Chain Bridge Road (next to the Giant Shopping Center).
Instructor: Sandra Beyer
1 1.5-hr. lesson
$35/$25 McLean district residents
Getting the Most out of Your Scanner
1871.280 Sa, 10/11 1:30-3 p.m.
Troublesooting Commom PC Problems
1872.280 Sa, 10/18 1:30-3 p.m.
Securing Your Home Computer from Internet Threats
1873.280 Sa, 10/25 12:30-2 p.m.
Photo Editing Basics
1874.280 Sa, 11/1 12:30-2 p.m.
Turn Your Digital Photos in to a Coffee Table Book
1875.280 Sa, 11/15 12:30-2 p.m.
Creating Holiday Cards
1876.280 Sa, 11/22 12:30-2 p.m.
iPod and iTunes Basics
1877.280 Sa, 1/24 10-11:30 a.m.
Get to Know Your Digital Camera
1878.280 Sa, 1/24 Noon-1:30 p.m.