Computer Basics

Course Length: Six weeks. Cost: $75

Description:

If you are a beginner with no computer knowledge, or someone who knows a little but doesn't understand computer windows, this basic course is what you need. Using a personal computer, this course focuses on basic computer skills using the Windows XP operating system. It will give you a basic understanding of how computers work, and teach you how to use the mouse and keyboard, how to type and print letters, and how to save and open files. You will also have an opportunity to learn some basic computer vocabulary which makes using a computer as comfortable as using a typewriter. (6 classes)   

The course currently covers the Windows Vista operating system and the word processor, Microsoft Word 2007.

Instructor: John Sherman

John Sherman teaches Introduction to PC at the Center.

His fifth career began in Nov. 1996 when he became a volunteer instructor teaching seniors how to use personal computers at the introductory level.

His fourth career was with the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Energy in the Procurement and Assistance Directorate. His second and third careers were with the U.S. Navy where he became a ship captain and an aircraft pilot.

His first and most important career started in December 1952, when he married his wife, Jackelyn. John and Jackie have five children, 21 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

The personal computer courses he has taught include these operating systems: Disk Operating System (DOS), Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows XP. The word processing applications he has taught include these word processors: Microsoft Word and WordPerfect.