Computer Fundamentals Class

These classes are held in the Stanton Community Center in Annapolis, Maryland. They are free of charge to the students but are non-credit only.

Computer Fundamentals Class

Postby Spock » Thu 2005 Feb 03 4:59

Please note that this class has been discontinued at the Stanton Center. I will post here if I start up another class elsewhere.

Classes for Computer Fundamentals meet in the Stanton Community Center Computer Lab on the second floor. Times and days are as follow:


Next class starting: Next class starting: Unknown.

Meets: Monday through Thursday from 5 pm until 7:30 pm.

Prerequisite: A desire to learn about computers.


Watch this topic for the date of the next starting class. Please contact the Stanton Community Center at 410-295-5519 if you desire to be placed on the list for the next class.

Students must have a desire to learn about basic Personal Computer operation. Currently Windows 2000 Professional is the Operating System used in the classroom but Windows XP is also discussed.

Please refer to the Computer Fundamentals Curriculum Outline for details about course content.

The current text used is easy Windows 2000 Professional, by Que Publishing but I encourage those who already own a computer to get a version that they can use with their home computer instead of one only to use in class. The content isn't that different and it's better for you to get something that will continue to help you even after graduating.

Combined lecture and lab sessions will total 2.5 hours per session. Attendance will be taken each class and the presentation of a certificate of completion depends upon at least 80% attendance or good quiz scores and a passing Final Exam grade.

Most class notes may be found here.

Material covered:
1. How to turn on and off a computer.

2. The proper way to hold a mouse.

3. How to customize your desktop.

4. How to install and run programs.

5. How to format a floppy disk.

6. How to copy, cut, paste, and other editing tasks.

7. Basic computer terminology and acronyms.

8. Digital Photography, graphics, resolution, and scanners.

9. Computer games as a way to learn.

10. Email, Internet access, and Internet Security.

11. Basic database creation, Mail Merge using a word processor, and Spreadsheet usage.

Each class is slightly different depending on the needs of the students. The presentation is somewhat flexible and may be modified slightly to assist those students with particular questions. The basic premise of the class is, "If it ain't fun, why do it?" Students are encouraged to ask questions related to current problems they may have with their own computers.
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Re: Computer Fundamentals Class

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Next class starting: Tuesday, 9 August 2005 and will last 14 weeks.
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Re: Computer Fundamentals Class

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Next class starting: Tuesday, 3 January 2006 and will last 14 weeks.
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Next class starting: Tuesday, 13 June 2006 and will last 14 weeks.
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Next class starting: Tuesday, 24 October 2006 and will last 14 weeks.
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Next class starting: Tuesday, 09 January 2007 and will last 14 weeks.
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Next class starting: Tuesday, 08 May 2007 and will last 14 weeks.
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Next class starting: Tuesday, 11 September 2007 and will last 14 weeks.
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Next class starting: Tuesday, 22 January 2008 and will last 14 weeks.
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Next class starting: Tuesday, 27 May 2008 and will last 14 weeks.
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Next class starting: Next class starting: Tuesday, 30 September 2008 and will last 14 weeks.
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Re: Computer Fundamentals Class

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Next class starting: Next class starting: Monday, 15 September 2008 and will last 7 weeks.

Meets: Monday through Thursday from 5 pm until 7:30 pm.

Prerequisite: A desire to learn about computers.
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Re: Computer Fundamentals Class

Postby Spock » Tue 2009 May 26 2:42

Spock wrote:Please note that this class has been discontinued at the Stanton Center. I will post here if I start up another class elsewhere.
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