Learn about the differences between smart phones and cell phones and what each can do. Tips for choosing a service provider will be discussed. NO hands-on instruction will be provided.
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Acquire the skills to develop a simple website for yourself, your family, business, club or organization.
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This workshop will assist you in defining your need(s) for a new PC. Both Windows and Mac desktop and laptop computers will be discussed.
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This hands-on workshop will build your understanding of the different storage techniques available and provide tips and tricks to help you select the right device, whatever your computing needs. This course will help you save your computer stuff and could save the day.
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For students who have either Windows 7 or Windows Vista on their home computer, this is where you begin. This course includes step-by-step instructions designed to introduce you to a computer, its keyboard and mouse, as well as a few simple programs.
07/24/13 - 08/14/13, Canterbury Tower, Computer Lab
Acquire the necessary skills needed to become a more comfortable computer user as you explore computer applications using the Windows 7 or Windows Vista operating system.
06/26/13 - 07/17/13, Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church
Produce printed documents that are attractive, interesting and easily read. Starting with simple projects, learn new commands to add interesting elements to these projects, including changing the arrangement on the page and adding different fonts, colors and pictures.
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Learn to use Picasa, Google's free and easy to use photo editing software. It is simple to use and has the basic tools to manage and improve your digital photos.
07/11/13 - 08/01/13, USF Tampa
Discover the paperless world of ebooks, electronic versions of printed books that are read on hand-held devices called e-readers. We will explore how to acquire what you want to read. You do not need to own an e-reader to take this course.
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Learn how to improve those photos that you have downloaded to your computer. This course uses Adobe Photoshop Elements 10 software which allows you to edit, retouch, manipulate, and otherwise enhance the appearance of an original digital photo.
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After an introduction to electronic communications we will learn how to use Gmail. Learn how to open an account, compose and send messages, add attachments, and organize a contact list.
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We will help you set up a Facebook page. You will learn how to navigate the settings that control what others can see about you and what appears on your Facebook wall.
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Learn about free, high-quality alternatives to expensive computer programs.
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Google provides many FREE tools to enhance your Internet experience. We will show you how to find and use them.
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Learn to explore the internet with confidence in this very basic, hands-on course.
07/08/13 - 07/18/13, Canterbury Tower, Computer Lab
This one-meeting workshop will cover the changes and new features of Windows 8, including hands-on experience.
08/14/13 - 08/14/13, Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church
(No seats currently available, you can waitlist )
Spreadsheets: they are not just for accountants anymore! We will start with basic spreadsheet terminology and navigation. In-class exercises will demonstrate how to create and customize spreadsheets. Students will design and develop their own spreadsheets.
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This course will introduce you to the intricate world of Excel spreadsheets on a Mac computer, but the basic knowledge you will acquire can be used with other spreadsheet programs.
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This class is for both beginners who have a Mac as their home computer and for those needing a refresher course before taking the next level Mac classes.
07/08/13 - 07/29/13, USF Tampa
Acquire the necessary skills you need to become a more comfortable Mac computer user. Learn to use Apple's Safari for Web surfing and email (using Address Book). Become familiar with the components of its office suite iWork.
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Discover ways to organize and manage files and folders on your Mac computer. Learn how to set preferences to establish the defaults you want for your computer.
07/09/13 - 07/30/13, USF Tampa
MacROS (Macintosh Reaching OLLI Seniors) provides an opportunity for OLLI members who own or use Apple/Macintosh technology to meet, talk, and help one another. Meetings are held quarterly on campus, and feature presentations, lectures and networking. Join us!
08/16/13 - 08/16/13, USF Tampa
This class focuses on the Windows 7 operating system, helping you to understand its significance to effective computer use. You will learn: how to organize and manage folders and files; how to add and remove programs; and how to personalize the look and feel of your computer.
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We will look at many additional ways that Word 2007/2010 can help you make interesting and impressive documents in this next level course. Working with text, we will learn to type text in columnar form, create tables, add page numbers and much more.
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This second level course extends the skills learned in Editing Your Digital Photos using the powerful and creative Layers capability.
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Learn about blogs and create one of your own.
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In "Adding a Missing Person," learn the techniques to add a person to a group photo to look as natural as possible.
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In "Digital Scrapbooking," learn various methods to create digital scrapbook pages containing your favorite photographs.
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Learn fun things to do with Adobe's Photoshop Elements. In "Making Books and Calendars," learn to make personalized books and calendars using the images and photos you select.
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In "Repairing Old Photos," find out how to bring torn, scratched or creased old pictures back to life.
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Learn techniques for using the layer masks available in Photoshop Elements to modify the shapes and lighting of images or parts of images.
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Learn ways the Internet can assist you as you plan your next trip — and save money in the process.
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This class introduces you to the free Open Office presentation software, Impress.
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This class will help you get the most out of your adventure into digital photography by helping you get acquainted with your camera, its various settings, and how and when to use them.
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Network with other computer users at the monthly SNUG (Senior Networking Users Group) meetings.
06/14/13 - 06/14/13, USF Tampa
Learn the pros and cons of using four new technologies – Skype, e-readers, tablets and cell/smart phones.
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Learn a few simple housekeeping processes you can do to speed things up and improve your computer's performance.
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Learn to use PowerPoint in ways that enhance the flow of information. This course will help you discover how to format slides of various types; insert shapes, graphics and Word Art to slides; include tables, graphs and diagrams on slides; and download templates and create individual templates.
07/08/13 - 07/29/13, Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church
Learn the user-friendly Mac program, iMovie, which has many professional video making features.
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Learn how to use the basic features and work with the settings of your iPad in this introductory-level course.
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Learn to use the photo tools built into every Mac computer. The iPhoto software makes it easy to import, edit, organize and share parts of or your entire digital photo collection.
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