Justin B. Webb Learning Center
The Justin B. Webb Learning Center is a facility designed to help members improve their computer skills in a classroom environment. The facility features twenty computers for student use, with class instructional material projected onto a large screen. All computers have the latest operating system, basic software, and a high-speed Internet connection. New flat-panel monitors were installed in May 2005. Areas of instruction include basic and intermediate computer skills, the Internet and email, and a variety of specific applications. All teachers are volunteer members. There is a small fee for each class, and enrollment requires membership in the PC Club. Photo courtesy of Norm Salzberg.
Class Schedule and Descriptions
for the June/July 2009 Classes
Monday
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Introduction
to Picasa |
June 29 - July 27
Mondays (9:30 - 11:30 am) |
Gail Minichiello
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$15
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Class
Description |
Picasa is a fast and easy way to import, organize, edit, view, and share your digital photos. Learn to import your photos from digital cameras, flash/external hard drives, CDs and/or memory cards. You can organize your photos in a variety of ways. Several basic photo editing functions, including color enhancement, red eye reduction and cropping, to name a few, are included in Picasa. You can create photo captioned slide shows and screen savers. Photos can also be prepared for external use, such as for e-mailing, sending to a printing service on-line, and other applications. You will learn many of the above features in this beginner's class. Picasa 3, the latest version of this program from Google, is available to download free from the Internet. Pre-requisite: Completion of Basic Computer Skills or good computer skills. | |||
Monday
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Introduction to Microsoft
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June 29 - July 27
Mondays (1:15 - 3:15 pm) |
Stan
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$15
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Class
Description |
This class will teach you to find and use the basic commands on the menus. You will learn how to write a letter, memo, create a flyer, business card, etc. and the instructor will demonstrate many of the bells and whistles of this word processing program which has made it the leading word processing software program. | |||
Tuesday
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Intermediate
Photoshop Elements (Version 7) |
June 30 - July 28
Tuesdays (1:15 - 3:15 pm) |
Mike
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$20
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Class
Description |
Photoshop Elements 7 is a photo editing software program for working with digital photographs and/or photos that have been scanned into a computer and saved in digital format. This class is intended for the student who is very PC knowledgeable and is familiar with Photoshop Elements and its capabilities. You need to have the program on your home computer in order to do the weekly homework. | |||
Wednesday
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Basic
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July 1 - July 29
Wednesdays (1:15 - 3:15 pm) |
Dick
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$15
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Class
Description |
This class is for beginners who want to learn how to use a computer, and/or those who want to review or reinforce their basic computer skills. The class teaches the basic components and functions of the computer, the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System, and basic skills in fundamental applications such as word processing. The Internet and e-mail will be introduced. The goal of this class is to give the student a capability to understand and to use the computer as a tool. There is no pre-requisite for this class only a desire to learn to use a computer. | |||
Thursday
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Internet
and Email Basics |
July 2 - July 30
Thursdays (1:15 - 3:15 pm) |
Carol
St. Hilaire |
$15
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Class
Description |
This class consists of the following: Internet Overview, Internet Search Basics, Email Overview, and Email Basics. At completion of this class, the student will be able to search the Internet, set up an email account, receive messages, compose messages, forward messages, and attach files to an email message.
Prerequisite: A basic understanding of the Windows desktop, keyboard, and use of the mouse. | |||
Friday
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Basic
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July 3 - July 31
Fridays (9:30 - 11:30 am) |
Ok
Park |
$15
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Class
Description |
This class is taught in Korean, and is specifically for Korean residents in Laguna Woods Village. It is designed for beginners who want to learn how to use a computer, and/or those who want to review or reinforce their basic computer skills. Information (knowledge) will be presented followed by extensive hands-on (practice) sessions. Differences between English and Korean Operating system and software programs including multi-language pack will be covered. Windows XP, Internet and E-Mail use will be the main topics. There is no pre-requisite for this class – only a desire to learn to use a computer. The class enrollment is limited to 20 people; first-come, first-serve basis. To sign up for this class, please e-mail the Instructor at okdpark@gmail.com or call him at (949) 770-2832. | |||
Friday
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Computer Maintenance
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July 3 and July 10
Fridays (1:15 - 3:15 pm) |
Stan
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$6
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Class
Description |
This class is not for beginners. We start with a brief explanation as to how a computer works and why we have to do house cleaning of the hard drive.
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In addition to classes, the Learning Center also hosts short Special Interest Group (SIG) learning sessions. These sessions focus on a particular subject of interest, do not require any enrollment and are free. SIG sessions are less formal and have open question-and-answer periods. SIG presenters include PC Club members who share their knowledge, experience, and interests, as well as selected outside sources.
The SIGs are held at the Justin Webb Learning Center. They are free of charge and do not require any pre-registration. Room capacity is 54. Please come early to ensure a seat.
| Day | Date | Time | SIG Title | Presenter |
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| Saturday | June 13 | 1-2 PM | A Taste of Skype. See Flyer Below. More about Skype at www.skype.com |
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS: The Laguna Woods Village PC Club’s Justin Webb Learning Center admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded to students at the Learning Center. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies or other programs.