MSAD 54 Skowhegan Area Classes

Computers

Basic Introduction 

This course gently leads you into the computer age.  Master basic computer survival skills such as using a mouse and operating in a Windows environment.  You will learn beginning basic computer skills that you can use at home or in college.

Location: Skowhegan Area High School       

Day: Monday  Time 2:30-5:30    

Start Date: 9/8/2008   13 weeks     

Instructor: Tracy   Wheeler

Tuition:$40Book:$15Reg.fee:$5       

Computers

Keyboarding I       

Keyboarding as it is commonly called, is a skill that has become increasingly important in the computer age. Keyboarding is essential for effective computer use. Adults who never felt they needed or wanted secretarial skills are now required to use computers in their work and find they must know keyboard and typing skills to do their jobs. Even those who simply wish to dabble online from their homes, sending E-mail and surfing the Internet need to know keyboarding skills. Keyboarding I students earn a certificate when they achieve 30 wpm.

Location: Skowhegan Area High School       

Day: Monday Time: 5:30-7:30    

Start Date: 9/8/2008   10 weeks     

Instructor: Dawna   Esty   

Tuition: $45 Reg. fee: $5      

Computers, Microsoft Excel

Complete      Master the second most utilized software program in the world - Excel. This powerful spreadsheet program lets you organize data, complete calculations, graph data, and develop professional looking reports. This comprehensive course will take you step-by-step from the basics of Excel to using the more advanced functions. The course text will be a handy reference guide as you put the power of Excel to work in your business or office.

Location: Skowhegan Area High School       

Day: Wednesday Time 6:00-9:00       

Start Date: 9/3/2008   13 weeks     

Instructor: Tracy   Wheeler

Tuition:$70Book dep.$48Reg.fee: $5  

Computers,

Microsoft Word

Complete Master the most utilized software program in the business world - MS Word. This powerful word-processing program lets you create and revise professional looking documents such as letters, resumes, reports, mail merges, and Web pages. Using the desktop publishing feature you can create high quality brochures, advertisements, and newsletters. This comprehensive course will take you step-by-step from the basics of MS Word to using the more advanced functions. The course text will be a handy reference guide as you put the power of MS Word to work in your home, business, or office.    

Location: Skowhegan Area High School       

Day: Monday  Time: 6:00-9:00   

Start Date: 9/8/2008   13 weeks     

Instructor: Tracy   Wheeler

Tuition:$70 Book dep:$48 Reg.fee:$5  

Online Courses

Don’t see the  class you’re looking for? Do you like the convenience of learning from home? Then check out the many online courses available through Education to Go.  www.ed2go.com/skowaded.

Tuition: Most classes start at $79.00

MSAD 59 Madison Area Classes

Computer Basics for Seniors and Beginners

Designed especially for the over 55 crowd, this course will lead you gently into the computer age.  A computer course for beginners who use Personal Computers (PC) with Microsoft Windows operating systems.  You will master basic computer survival skills, such as using a mouse, operating in a Windows environment, word processing and setting up files.  Explore the Internet, use email, and make cards and other computer goodies.

Instructor: E. Simonoff • Place: Madison High School/Rm. 203 • Fee: $30/Lab Fee: $10 • Date: Thurs, 9/18 (8 wks) • Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm • (A minimum of 6 students is required to run this class)

MS Office Application Series

MS Office Applications: Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheet) and Access (database) are tools that will enhance performance of routine clerical and accounting tasks at home or in the office.  This course is an introduction to these powerful programs and is offered in a “series” (separate classes for each application).  Integrate word, Excel and Access to merge mailing lists to form letters and labels.  Save your class work on your own devices and hone your skills at home!  Basic computer skills are desirable.  Book Fee: TBA

MS Word: Learn to create and format letters and documents in Word. 

Instructor: E. Simonoff • Place: Madison High School/Rm. 203 • Fee: $25/Lab Fee: $10 • Date: Thurs, 9/11 (4 wks) • Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm • (A minimum of 6 students is required to run this class)

MS Excel: Develop formulas and use functions to perform numeric calculations, structure “what-if” scenarios, sort, filter, and format and record macros to automate repetitive routines using Excel. 

Instructor: E. Simonoff • Place: Madison High School/Rm. 203 • Fee: $30/Lab Fee: $10 • Date: Thurs, 10/9 (5 wks) • Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm • (A minimum of 6 students is required to run this class)

MS Access: Design database tables, forms and queries to store, retrieve and manipulate database information using Access.

Instructor: E. Simonoff • Place: Madison High School/Rm. 203 • Fee: $20/Lab Fee: $10 • Date: Thurs, 11/13 (3 wks) • Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm • (A minimum of 6 students is required to run this class)