Community Education

WINTER 2011 CLASS COURSE OFFERINGS

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COMPUTERS FOR THE VERY BEGINNER
One Night Class
Monday, February 7th or Thursday, March 3rd
Petoskey Middle School Media Center Computer Lab
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Marlene Mayer
Cost: $20.00
This class will teach you basic computer skills such as mastering the mouse, opening and closing programs, saving and organizing files into folders. Feel more comfortable about using your computer and have some fun while learning!!

INTRODUCTION TO SELLING ON E-BAY
Tuesday, March 22nd
Petoskey Middle School Media Center Computer Lab
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Instructor: Becky Bailey
Cost: $20.00
Do you have things around the house that you would like to get rid of but wonder if they have monetary value? Sell it on E-Bay!! This one evening class is for anyone who is interested in an introduction to selling on E-Bay. We will discuss seller fees, shipping methods, PayPal, and many tips to make your listings marketable.

DIGITAL CAMERAS FOR BEGINNER
Thursday, February 17th and 24th
Petoskey Middle School Media Center Computer Lab
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Marlene Mayer
Cost: $35.00
Learn basic techniques of digital photography; tips on taking great pictures, downloading them to your computer and then touching them up with Adobe Photoshop. Explore free downloadable software that enables you to touch up your pictures, make collages, and even create short slide shows that you can email your friends. Bring your camera if you have one, but it's not necessary. Lots to learn and lots of fun!!

BEGINNING MICROSOFT WORD 2010
Tuesday, February 15th and 22nd
Petoskey Middle School Media Center Computer Lab
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Becky Bailey
Cost: $35.00
Learn word processing skills for document setup and navigation. Understand basic word processing tasks like document formatting and cut, copy and paste. Learn specific skills for creating labels, using web templates and setting tab stops.
Prerequisite: Computers For Beginners or basic computer knowledge

MIGRATING TO MICROSOFT EXCEL 2010
Tuesday, March 1st and 8th
Petoskey Middle School Media Center Computer Lab
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Becky Bailey
Cost: $35.00
This class will focus on several of the new features of Microsoft Excel 2010. We'll spend ample time on spreadsheet setup and formatting choices, along with formulas and functions. We'll explore powerful features like sparklines and improved pivot table reports.
Prerequisite: Computers For Beginners or basic computer knowledge