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Computer Classes
Seniors 55+
All senior classes are limited to 15 students
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NOTE
Textbooks are no longer sold at Adult Education offices.
Textbook titles are listed under classes that require them.
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Note: Not all of the above may be offered every term
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Mini Courses (1 meeting)
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HOW TO USE THE MOUSE - Mini Course for Seniors
This is a required class for anyone who has not used a computer. Receive practice in click, doubleclick, right-click, scrolling and dragging.
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Course Code
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Instructor
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Site
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Room
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Fee
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Starts
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Meetings
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Days
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Time
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04535.01
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Dearborn
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Alvarado
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5
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$12
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1/8
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1
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Tue
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10:00am-12:00pm
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TYPING/KEYBOARDING - Mini Course for Seniors
This class is strongly recommended for all who have never used a computer. Even if you can type, you need to practice on a computer to learn about word wrap, special keys and the QWERTY keyboard.
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Course Code
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Instructor
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Site
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Room
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Fee
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Starts
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Meetings
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Days
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Time
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04540.01
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Dearborn
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Alvarado
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5
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$12
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1/10
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1
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Thu
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10:00am-12:00pm
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HOW TO USE EMAIL - Mini Course for Seniors
Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers for Seniors, Level 1 (see below) or equivalent knowledge. Learn about internet service providers. Set up an email account and use it safely.
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Course Code
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Instructor
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Site
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Room
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Fee
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Starts
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Meetings
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Days
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Time
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04555.01
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Dearborn
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Alvarado
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5
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$12
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2/26
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1
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Tue
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10:00am-12:00pm
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SENDING AND RECEIVING ATTACHMENTS - Mini Course for Seniors
Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers for Seniors, Level 1 (see below), How to Use Email (above) or equivalent knowledge. Learn how to receive and send attachments, including documents and pictures. Includes downloading onto your own computer.
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Course Code
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Instructor
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Site
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Room
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Fee
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Starts
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Meetings
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Days
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Time
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04560.01
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Dearborn
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Alvarado
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5
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$12
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2/28
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1
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Thu
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10:00am-12:00pm
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UNDERSTANDING INTERNET SEARCH ENGINES - Mini Course for Seniors
Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers for Seniors, Level 1 (see below) or equivalent knowledge. Search engines are programs that help locate information on the Internet. Learn about the various types of search engines and how to modify a search to find specific information.
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Course Code
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Instructor
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Site
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Room
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Fee
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Starts
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Meetings
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Days
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Time
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04545.01
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Dearborn
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Alvarado
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5
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$12
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2/12
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1
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Tue
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10:00am-12:00pm
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DOWNLOADING FROM THE INTERNET - Mini Course for Seniors
Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers for Seniors, Level 1 (see below) or equivalent knowledge. Programs, upgrades, and pictures can all be downloaded from the Internet. Learn how to download safely.
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Course Code
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Instructor
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Site
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Room
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Fee
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Starts
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Meetings
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Days
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Time
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04550.01
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Dearborn
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Alvarado
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5
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$12
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2/14
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1
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Thu
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Longer Courses
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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS FOR SENIORS - LEVEL 1
Prerequisite: Mouse and Keyboarding. This is a survey course to introduce home use to those who are new to the computer. Covered will be hardware, software, and Windows Operating System. This class will offer hands-on experience using Windows 10 Accessories and MS Word 2013 for new computer users and for those with some computer experience.
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Course Code
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Instructor
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Site
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Room
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Fee
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Starts
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Meetings
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Days
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Time
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04565.01
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Dearborn
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Alvarado
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5
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$77
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1/15
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8
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Tue/Thu
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10:00am-12:00pm
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