All the courses are 16-hours in length with two hours per week for eight weeks. The number of students
is limited to eight per class allowing for individual attention from the instructor.
Each student is given a course workbook to hold their notes, handouts and exercises provided
in the course. Extensive note taking is not necessary as each student is provided either a course guide
(MS Word class) or daily notes (handout.)
A 15-minutes break is provided at approximately the half way point in the session. Coffee, tea and other
refreshments are provided.
Basic Computing
The Basic Computing Course is a comprehensive course which teaches adults basic computer technology and the fundamentals
of using the computer. This course will teach adults the basic parts of the computer, how computers work, and how to use Windows
XP operating system and many of the Microsoft Windows programs. There is one session that covers folder and file management.
In addition, this course includes an basic introduction to the Internet, MS Word and MS Excel.
The course is designed for people who do not have a computer, who have just gotten a computer or people who have
limited computer knowledge.
Basic MS Excel is a comprehensive course which teaches adults how to use MS Excel. Some of the topics
covered are: Writing Formulas, Formatting the Worksheet, Copying and Moving Data. It also covers other procedures the
student will need to use the MS Excel software.
The course is designed for people who already have a basic knowledge of computers but have no training or experience
using MS Excel.
The MS Word Course is a comprehensive course which teaches adults how to use Microsoft Word. It cover such topics
as: Editing and Enhancing a Document, Working with Columns, Tables and Graphics. It also covers other topics the student will
need to use the MS word software.
Included in the course is a 50-page How to Guide for Microsoft Word workbook.
The course also includes an introduction to e-mail and the internet.
The next MS Word class, Basic Computing class and/or Basic Excel
class will be offered beginning September 2009.
See the Table below for the tentative dates. All classes will be held from 10:00 am to 12:15 pm.
Basic Excel
Basic Computing OR
MS Word & the Internet *
Tuesday
Thursday
From
To
From
To
9/29/09
11/17/09
10/1/09
11/19/09
* The total number of students that sign
up for the classes will determine which class is held in September (Basic Computing or MS Word & the Internet.)
You do not have to wait to sign up for any of the classes. You can sign up whenever you like. However,
enrollment is based on first come--first served. See the Link to the Registration Form below.
Location of the Courses
All three courses are being held at The Spot at 308 Reisterstown Road in Historic Reisterstown, Maryland.
The cost of a 16-hour course is $80.00 per adult plus a $15.00
registration fee. All fees goes toward supporting the Reisterstown Youth, Inc., a non-profit after-school
program for middle school children.
