Archive for July, 2009

Summer Sizzle at GCC!

Posted in Teaching on July 1st, 2009 by Bronwen

Nearly everyone who knows me is aware that on weekends I spend a lot of quality time at Glendale Community College’s Garfield Campus teaching basic computer skills to anyone who wants to learn. Well, our Summer schedule is set, and starting on July 11 I’ll be back in Room 225, my standard hangout on Saturdays for the past 10 years running!

Even if you don’t take one of my classes, check out their online catalog of classes. You are almost certain to find something interesting!

For more info about the Community Services program, or to register online, go to:
http://www.glendale.edu/cse/

Power Surfing on the Web

Posted in Events on February 15th, 2009 by Bronwen
Saturday, 25 July 2009
1:00 pmto5:00 pm
Saturday, 24 October 2009
1:00 pmto4:00 pm

Search Engine Tips, Tricks and Traps

Some people have called the World Wide Web a huge digital library. But when there are billions of sites and pages out there, how do you find what you’re looking for? This class will focus specifically on advanced search engine tricks, introducing you to different search tools and teaching you how to get the most out of your searches.

Prerequisites: Basic keyboarding skills. Working knowledge of Windows and basic file management.

Recommended:  Computer Basics and Intro to the Internet.

For more info about this class, or to register online, go to:
http://www.glendale.edu/cse/

Intro to the Internet

Posted in Events on February 15th, 2009 by Bronwen
Saturday, 18 July 2009
9:00 amto4:00 pm

The Internet is being used for more activities every day, from online banking to college courses. This class will explain what the Internet is and how you can use it. Topics include: deciphering domain names, using search engines, practicing “safe surf”, e-mail fundamentals.

Prerequisites: Basic keyboarding skills. Working knowledge of Windows and basic file management.

RecommendedComputer Basics.

For more info about this class, or to register online, go to:
http://www.glendale.edu/cse/

E-Mail Mastery

Posted in Events on February 15th, 2009 by Bronwen
Saturday, 25 July 2009
9:00 amto12:00 pm
Saturday, 24 October 2009
9:00 am

Everything You Wanted to Know About E-Mail But Were Afraid to Ask!

E-mail is the #1 feature used on the Internet. It is used more than the web, more than chat rooms, and more than iTunes. But what exactly is e-mail? This class will focus specifically on mastering e-mail, covering its evolution from plain text messages, exploring advanced techniques, sending and saving attachments, and teaching you how to keep yourself safe from scammers and spammers.

Prerequisites: Basic keyboarding skills. Working knowledge of Windows and basic file management.

Recommended:  Computer Basics and Intro to the Internet.

For more info about this class, or to register online, go to:
http://www.glendale.edu/cse/