We are
now reporting directly into the San Mateo Senior Center of the city’s Parks and
Recreation organization. As you can see from the following list, our computer
education programs continue and likely will be expanded in a number of ways as
a result of your many requests.
We will
to have the technology session on the “First Monday”. We’ll hold the next on
June 3, at 2-3pm. However in July, we’ll begin the session at 1-2pm.
We touch
and use all forms of computers daily and recognize them by their brand names
and their uses: PCs, Macs, iPads, tablets, smart phones, iPods. The following classes
have been customized by the seniors to include one-on-one training with a
minimum of technical jargon with a willingness to demonstrate the utility so
that each of you may enjoy the practical benefits of these devices as well as
understand the range of choices that are available.
Introduction to Computers (PCs)
Learn the
basics of using a computer from turning it on, to using a mouse, to opening a
program and making folders to organize your information. We focus on Windows 7
and introduce the new user to Word. We touch lightly upon getting into the
Internet and accessing email.
CL99 M
9:30-12 $35 6/24-7/22
CL100 M
9:30-12 $35 10/7-11/4
Healthy Computers (PCs)
Learn how
to recognize when you have been hacked or have a virus. We’ll show you how to
protect yourself, the computer and the home network. We show you how to setup a
restore point and discuss backing up your data. We dwell on the things a
non-technical user can do and protect to protect your data and the reliable
operation of your computer. And we show you when you have to consider outside
help.
CL6 M
9:30-12 $35 7/29-8/21
CL7 M
9:30-12 $35 11/18-12/16
Introduction to MacBooks
For the
person who wants to learn Mac basics or receive a refresher course on the
fundamentals of using a Mac. This includes showing you what to look for, what
to expect and how you can readily access your information. We show you how to
backup, to send/to receive data from a PC, how to accept photos from your
camera as well as how to play music. We use the basic programs that come with
the Mac.
CL3 M
9:30-12 $20 9/9-9/30
iPads & Tablets
In four
lessons, we cover the fundamentals as well as show you how to access the
enormous library of programs available from Apple. We show you how to use
finger gestures and discuss accessories, as well as how to use Facetime,
Flipboard, iBooks and iTunes. That is, how to use the iPad, how to connect to
the Internet, how to read book, listen to music, how to take a picture, how to
hold a video connection with another Apple device, and how to use a number of
selected and free applications.
CL18 Tu 2
- 4:00 $20 6/4-6/25
CL19 Tu 2
- 4:00 $20 7/2-7/23
CL20 Tu 2 -
4:00 $20
8/6-8/21
CL21 Tu 2
- 4:00 $20 9/3-9/24
CL22 Tu 2
- 4:00 $20 10/1-10/22
CL23 Tu 2
- 4:00 $20 11/5-11/26
Smart Phones / Cell Phones
Before we
talk about a cell phone, we explain about 911 and the non-emergency number for
your local police dept. Then spend time on how to use the necessary functions
of your phone: receiving a call, making a call, adding a contact, make/receive
a text message, recording messages, and take pictures. And for those who have the
smart phones, we show you how to connect to WiFi, access email and find and use
programs for your needs. We also, discuss how to read your phone bill and what
your choices are when you are prepared to select another phone.
CL3 W
9:30-12 $20 6/5-6/26
CL4 W
9:30-12 $20 7/3-7/24
CL5 W
9:30-12 $20 8/7-8/22
CL6 W 9:30-12 $20
9/ 4-9/25
CL7 W
9:30-12 $20 10/2-10/23
CL8 W
9:30-12 $20 11/6-11/27
iTunes & iPod
This
class covers how to use iTunes to access songs, podcasts, books as well as
adding personal CD collection with the intent of organizing and adding this
entertainment into your computer, your iPad or phone. We limit the class so
that we can be sure you are comfortable with iTunes and individual process of
adding this media to your device.
CL3 M
2-4p $20 11/11-12/9