Employment for Older Adults – Computer Training

OCC E03, Optimizing Your Smartphone & Tablet

In this class, Emeritus students learn to use their tablet or smartphone to increase social connections, access vital resources, and best accommodate individual needs. Topics include, but are not limited to: common functions, features, and components of your mobile device; managing your device account; using pre-installed and third-party apps for communication, organization, health, entertainment, ride sharing, etc.; downloading new apps; navigating various screens on your device; common safety practices; and more. Smartphones and tablets are not provided.

Course Number: 9853 Time: 9-10:50 a.m. WLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Simmonds A RThis class will focus on Android devices.

Course Number: 9854 Time: 11-12:50 p.m MLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Woolen DThis class will focus on Apple devices.

OCC E08, Word Processing

Formerly OCC E01.

This course assists Emeritus students in acquiring the skills necessary to use word processing software. Students learn to create, save, and retrieve documents and gain consumer and personal management skills. The pace of the course is designed to meet the needs of students who are at least somewhat familiar with computer technology.

Course Number: 9863 Time: 3-4:50 p.m. MLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Woolen D WThis is an intermediate course. Students should have access to Microsoft Office 2021 or Microsoft 365 for Windows or Mac. A free, limited web version of MS Office is also available online.

OCC E10, Using Data Files

This course helps older adults understand how to use tables and data files to create mailing labels, financial records for taxes, or work in a volunteer or paid job requiring these and other consumer skills. The course is offered at a pace that helps older adults maximize their knowledge retention and continue learning.

Course Number: 9828 Time: 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m. MLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Simmonds A RThe above section 9828 focuses on Intermediate Word, Powerpoint, and Beginning Excel techniques.

OCC E20, Using the Internet Safely

This course focuses on ways students can better protect themselves in a new technological environment and use the Internet to find valid information. Best practices in virus protection and using e-mail are discussed. In addition, students examine and discuss their computer and internet needs for personal and professional use.

Course Number: 9829 Time: 9-10:50 a.m. MLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Woolen D W

Course Number: 9830 Time: 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m. FLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Woolen D WThis section focuses on using the internet and social media safely on all devices: computers, smartphones, tablets, etc.

OCC E21, The Perils of Social Media

This course will teach Emeritus students the power and influence of social media such as Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), YouTube, TikTok, and many others. Politicians, pundits, celebrities, and influencers all use some form of social media, in order to get their message across to their audience. But with great power comes great responsibility. This class will teach students the critical thinking skills needed to discern the advantages of the use of social media, and the perils that come along with it.

Course Number: 9855 Time: 1-2:50 p.m. FLocation: EC 1227 208Instructor: Rodriguez J EThis is a hybrid class. Instructor will provide link for students wishing to join remotely.

PHOTO E00, Digital Photography I

This course assists older adults in selecting and using digital cameras. Older adults are encouraged to take photographs, keep photographic records, use photography as a means of self-expression, and share their vision and photographic experiences with others.

Course Number: 9831 Time: 9-10:50 a.m. TLocation: ONLINEInstructor: Cohen Mar ADigital photography for those who want to expand their photographic abilities. Novice digital photographers are most welcome. Free image editing programs such as Picasa and FastStone will be explored. Guidelines for using your camera, composition, and exposure will be discussed. Students are urged to bring a few pictures on flash drives along with their cameras and manuals to class. No computer knowledge is required.

PHOTO E20, Photoshop/Computer Software Photo Editing

This course teaches Emeritus students the skill of using Adobe Photoshop Elements. Students will learn how to create, repair, and modify their personal images/photographs. In addition, students will be taught how to create composite images such as illustrations, logos, and advertisements that are commonly found in magazines, journals, and the internet. As a result, students will gain an understanding of using Photoshop as a means of self-expression.

Course Number: 9857 Time: 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m. FLocation: EC 1227 208Instructor: Rodriguez J EThis is a hybrid class. Instructor will provide link for students wishing to join remotely.