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SeniorNet is a unique nonprofit organization providing adults 50 and
older
access to and education for computer technology
to enhance their
lives
and enable them to share their wisdom.
To learn
more about the national
SeniorNet
organization, click here:
www.seniornet.org.
Sioux Falls Computer Learning Center
Located in The Center For Active Generations
2300 W 46th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
605-336-6722
Wish List: Four new Vista computers (system units only) for the practice lab,
5 flat screen monitors for the practice lab,
volunteers for instructing and coaching classes
For a list of current classes, click here --->Current Classes
Newsletters from the Learning
Center Coordinator, Susan Niemeck:
 Gift Certificates. Give the gift of computer knowledge! Not sure what to buy friends
and family for that special occasion? Get them a gift certificate for The Center For
Active Generations!
Gift certificates can be used for: Computer classes. Stop by the Center's front desk today to learn more.
Open House and Annual Meeting.
The SeniorNet Computer Learning
Center will host an Open House and an Annual Meeting on June 30 at 5:00 pm. Sign
up today to attend. This annual meeting is for both volunteers and former and
current computer students. Come learn more about our learning center and how the
volunteer board creates the schedules, decides on the curriculum, and much more.
Annual elections will take place for board membership. The learning center is
looking for 3 new board members. You do not have to be a computer wizard to
serve on this board. new students can serve and are encouraged to get involved
to bring a fresh perspective to the group. All levels of computer literacy are
welcomed and encouraged to get involved. A light supper will be served with a
free-will offering. The Learning Center Board will also give an update on the
new changes and improvements being made with the upgrade to Windows 7. Those
attending this event will have the first chance to get into some volunteer
training with the new operation system. Reservations are needed to attend the
Annual Meeting on June 30. Please register at the Center's information window or
call 336-6722 by June 28.
 Beginning
in August 2010 the Learning Center will be teaching classes in the Window's 7
Operating System. If you have an older computer with Window XP or Windows Vista
operating system, personal tutoring or buddy training with a friend will be
available through our tutoring service. To sign up for this service,
please pick up a registration form at the Center's front desk.
What class should I take? The Sioux Falls Computer Learning Center has begun a new
Class tier system to better assist our students in knowing what classes to take.
It is strongly recommended that you follow this class level system (Levels 1
through 4). Please sign up for a lower level number class (level 1 or 2) prior
to signing up for the more advanced classes in level 3 or 4.
If a student does not have access to
the software at home they should plan to spend time practicing in the
Center’s Lab. There are computers in the Center’s
Practice Lab with the appropriate software for the Windows 7 classes.
Ed2Go Classes -
Online classes are an excellent alternative way to learn
for those that are homebound or unable to attend a learning center due to
distance. Take advantage of SeniorNet's membership double discount. First, join
SeniorNet online and receive a 25% discount on a one-year new membership. Next,
with your new SeniorNet membership, receive your member discount on all Ed2Go
classes (up to a 28 percent discount on all courses). SeniorNet offers a wide
range of courses; each session lasts six weeks. New sessions of each course run
every month. The courses are entirely Web-based with comprehensive lessons,
quizzes and assignments. A dedicated professional instructor facilitates every
course pacing learners, answering questions, giving feedback, and facilitating
discussions. To register or for more information go to
www.seniornet.org .
Current
Computer Class Schedule
Click the link above to view the current computer class schedule.
Course offerings change every 2 months.
See our complete list of course offerings click here -->
course descriptions.
For a list of useful and interesting
websites to browse, click here -->
Useful Websites
 Convert VHS
tapes to DVD. Do you have VHS home videos you would
like on a DVD? As part of our efforts to raise money to buy new computers for
the classroom, we are now offering everyone a service that we think is much
needed. We now have the equipment to convert your old VHS home videos to DVD.
DVD is much easier to make copies of to give out to other family members and the
old VHS tape can get degraded over time and is more susceptible to the elements.
DVD format will preserve your videos for a long time. The cost is $15 for the
first VHS and $10 for any others. If you would like multiple copies of the final
DVD, those will be $5 each. So bring in your old VHS tapes and help us out! If
you would like this service, please contact Lisa Howard at the Center. You will
need to fill out an information sheet and put down a down payment to secure the
job. Please research both your TV's DVD player and your computer's player to
know what type of DVDs they will play. There are both DVD + r and DVD - r and
the volunteers will need to know which you would like your final product on.
Form more information contact Lisa Howard at 333-3308 or email
lhoward@cfag.org.
 No
Typing Skills? Try our new typing class. Due to
the high demand by our members who want to learn how to type, the Center has
started a new typing class to begin in March. The class will help you learn how
to type, starting with the home row keys. The class will meet for four 1-hour
sessions. The program can be accessed from any computer so students can practice
at any time from home or in the Center's computer lab. The more students
practice, the more proficient they will become. Check for course times and dates
in the Current Computer class schedule listed below.
OPT OUT.
To remove your name from the three credit reporting services marketing
lists, call toll free (888) 567-8688 to opt out. This will not affect credit
ratings or credit scores. This is for marketing purposes only.
DO NOT CALL
REGISTRY. To remove your phone number from telephone solicitation lists,
call toll free (888) 382-1222. This call must either be made from the
telephone that you wish to register or visit their internet website:
https://www.donotcall.gov/ .
JUNK/BULK
MAIL. To remove your name and address from "junk mail", direct mail
marketing/bulk mailing lists, write a letter to : Direct Mail Marketing
Association Mail Preference Service, P.O. Box 282, Carmel, New York 10512
and request that your name be removed. There is a $1.00 charge for this
service for five years.
ANNUAL FREE
CREDIT REPORTS.
Mail Annual Credit report questions to P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA
30348 or call (877) 322-8228 or visit their website:
www.annualcreditreport.com . You must
include your full name, date of birth, Social Security umber, address,
and telephone number. Be prepared to answer security questions.
 Mouse
Video.
Click the link above to view the mouse video.
 Questions?
Look at SeniorNet's Computer "How To Tips"
Click the link above to view tips for performing many
different tasks on your Windows computer.
Each "How To Tip" is organized into three
parts. First, a description of WHY you'd want to do this particular thing?, what
will it accomplish for you?, how will it help you? Second, a step-by-step
procedure showing you HOW to perform the task which you can print out and save.
And, third, a brief VIDEO CLIP demonstrating the procedure which you can view as
often as you wish. The topics include: Mouse Exercises, Hiding the Task Bar,
Adding or Deleting task Bar Icons, Minimizing Windows, Arranging Windows,
Copying Text, moving Text, Displaying file extensions, adjusting the Time and
Date, Change your wallpaper.
Note: If you are using a dial-up connection, please allow some time for the video
clips to load. If you are having trouble viewing the video clips, you should
download the Macromedia Shockwave Player.
Click here and follow the directions on the page.
 Mouse
Exercises. Click on a link in the list below for some good mouse
practice.
 What is SeniorNet?
SeniorNet is a unique nonprofit organization
providing adults 50 and older access to and education for computer
technology to enhance their lives and enable them to share their
wisdom.
To learn more about SeniorNet, visit the website
www.seniornet.org.
SeniorNet Headquarters
12801 Worldgate Drive, Suite 500
Herndon, Virginia 20170
Phone: 571-203-7100
Fax: 703-871-3901
Center Membership and SeniorNet Membership:
A Center membership is required prior to
enrollment into your first computer class.
Payment is due upon registration.
Registration:
Monday through
Friday from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m.
at the front desk. Registration deadline for
all classes is 3 days prior to the start date of the class. Call to confirm
classes 1 day prior to the start date. Classes with four or fewer students may
be cancelled. It is up to the discretion of each instructor. Don't wait too long
to sign up. If a class does have five or more students and if there are
openings, students may register right up to class time. Our classes are designed for people age
50 and older, however, if a class is not full (maximum class size is 10), people under age 50 can take the class!
Cost of Classes:
A manual is given to each student who takes a class. The class fee
includes the cost of the manual. Each
class session is two hours.
Early Bird Discount: $5.00 off the price of
a class if you sign up two weeks prior to the start date.
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Number of Class Sessions |
Number of Hours |
Class Fee |
Cost per Hour |
| 1 |
2 |
$20 |
$10/hour |
| 2 |
4 |
$25 |
$6.25/hour |
| 3 |
6 |
$30 |
$5/hour |
| 4 |
8 |
$40 |
$5/hour |
| 5 |
10 |
$45 |
$4.50/hour |
| 6 |
12 |
$50 |
$4.16/hour |
| 7 |
14 |
$55 |
$3.92/hour |
| 8 |
16 |
$60 |
$3.75/hour |
 Sioux Falls SeniorNet Board
Recommendations:
The SeniorNet Advisory Board strongly recommends that new students
take the Computer Fundamentals class, the Introduction to Computers class, or
the Introduction to Word Processing class before taking any of the other
classes. You may request a skills sheet to compare your current skills to those
skills necessary for advanced course work.
Computer Class
Cancellation Policy:
If you find you cannot take a class you have registered for and paid for due
to a conflict in your schedule or personal situation, you must cancel at least 7
days prior to the class start date. You will be given a full refund in this
instance. If you cancel out of a class in fewer than 7 days prior to the class
start date, you will be refunded ONLY the Computer Learning Center membership
fee of $10, if paid; the class fee is non-refundable in this instance.
Open Lab Help:
The
practice lab offers free tutorial services on Mondays from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.
Please sign up in the gift shop or at the front desk to use a computer in the
practice lab.
Computer Learning Center
Electronic Newsletter:
If you are or have been a SeniorNet student and would like to receive an
electronic Sioux Falls SeniorNet newsletter, call Lisa at 333-3307. This is a great way to find out about upcoming classes,
seminars and other related information.
Advisory Board for 2009-2010
Site Liaison: Lisa Howard -
lhoward@cfag.org
Learning Center Coordinator: Susan Niemeck
Past Learning Center Coordinator: Louis Kramer
Educational Coordinator: Ray Vaughn
Membership Coordinator: Carol Dooley
Secretary/Administrative Assistant: Darline Bill
Volunteer coordinator: Alice Lance
Lab & Equipment Monitor: Bev Johnson
Other Board Members: Mike Gill, Harry Krueger, Charles Lockhart, Linda Rensberger, Jerri Reed,
Arnie Zueger
Volunteer to
Coach
a Class
Coaches circulate among the students and provide assistance as
needed. Contact Lisa (lhoward@cfag.org)
if you would like to be a coach.
Volunteer to Teach
a Class
For those with more experience, volunteer to teach a class. Contact Lisa
(lhoward@cfag.org) if you would
like to teach a class.
What Operating
system do you have?
To determine which operating system you have watch the screen
when you turn your computer on.
You will see the name of the operating system on the screen as the
computer boots up: Windows XP, Vista, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000,
Windows 98, etc. After your
computer boots up, look at the lower-left corner of the computer screen.
Does it look like this
?
If so, you have Windows XP.
Does
it look like this
? If so, you have Windows Vista or Windows 7.
What programs are on my computer?
Click the Start button. Point to
All Programs or Programs. The
programs that are installed on your computer appear in the list. It is
helpful to know what software you have on your computer when you sign up
for an Intro class. Look for Microsoft Works (Word processing,
spreadsheet, database) or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access).
We offer classes
in two different operating systems:
Windows XP and Vista. Look for XP or Vista in the course title.
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Computer
Classes
A Center membership ($35 single or $50 married
couple)
is required to participate in computer classes and activities.
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Laptop Evaluation Service
Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 am, August 6
Cost:
$10
Would you
like to have someone tell you what software is on your laptop or
what course to take next? We will document for you the amount of
memory and storage that you have on your computer, what operating
system you have, and what software is on your system. In addition we
will asses the skills you have and suggest the appropriate courses
for developing those skills further. Make an appointment for a
30-minute laptop evaluation and pay the $10 evaluation fee at the
Center's front desk. At the time of the appointment, bring your
laptop to the computer classroom. Appointments are available on the
first Friday of the month between 9 and noon. This is strictly an
evaluation, not a one-on-one training session.
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What's Window's 7
All About?
Wednesday, Noon, August 4
Cost: FREE
If you are wondering what the Windows 7 operating system is all
about and how it differs from XP and Vista, here is your chance to
learn more! Join us for a free seminar on the new Windows 7
operating system. Our Computer instructors will be talking about the
differences of the three operating systems and the benefits of
Windows 7. Registration is required, so please cal 336-6722 to
reserve your seat.
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Window's 7 - Level 1
Classes
A Center membership ($35 single or $50 married
couple)
is required to participate in computer classes and activities.
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Computer
Fundamentals
(6 class sessions)
Mon/Wed, 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Aug 9 - Aug 25
Cost:
$50
For
regular practice between sessions, students should have access to a
computer with Windows 7.. Are you new to computers? Do you have
trouble using a mouse? If so, Computer Fundamentals is the class
for you. In this course you will learn how to turn the computer on
and off and how to start a program such as Paint and WordPad and
become familiar with the new ribbon technology. You will also
perfect your mouse skills and learn basic word processing skills
such as formatting text and more. This is a fun class designed for
beginners. No previous knowledge of computers is necessary.
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Computer
Fundamentals
(6 class sessions)
Tues/Thurs, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Aug 10 - Aug 26
Cost:
$50
For
regular practice between sessions, students should have access to a
computer with Windows 7.. Are you new to computers? Do you have
trouble using a mouse? If so, Computer Fundamentals is the class
for you. In this course you will learn how to turn the computer on
and off and how to start a program such as Paint and WordPad and
become familiar with the new ribbon technology. You will also
perfect your mouse skills and learn basic word processing skills
such as formatting text and more. This is a fun class designed for
beginners. No previous knowledge of computers is necessary.
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Window's 7 - Level 2
Classes
A Center membership ($35 single or $50 married
couple)
is required to participate in computer classes and activities.
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Introduction to Computers (6 class sessions)
Tues/Thurs, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Aug 9 - Aug 25
Cost $50
Students must be able to click, double click, and right click and
know how to open a program using the Start menu. If you don’t have
the necessary mouse skills or need to have any of these terms
explained, please enroll in the Computer Fundamentals class. For
regular practice between sessions, students should have access to a
computer with Windows 7.This course builds on the skills learned in
Computer Fundamentals and is a pre-requisite for level three
classes. In this course you will learn to personalize your computer
by changing the desktop background, adjusting the mouse and keyboard
settings setting s and more. Students will also learn the basics of
sending and receiving email messages and browsing the Internet.
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Introduction to Computers (6 class sessions)
Mon/Wed, 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Aug 10 - Aug 26
Cost $50
Students must be able to click, double click, and right click and
know how to open a program using the Start menu. If you don’t have
the necessary mouse skills or need to have any of these terms
explained, please enroll in the Computer Fundamentals class. For
regular practice between sessions, students should have access to a
computer with Windows 7.This course builds on the skills learned in
Computer Fundamentals and is a pre-requisite for level three
classes. In this course you will learn to personalize your computer
by changing the desktop background, adjusting the mouse and keyboard
settings setting s and more. Students will also learn the basics of
sending and receiving email messages and browsing the Internet.
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September Classes
A Center membership ($35 single or $50 married
couple)
is required to participate in computer classes and activities.
Word 2007 (Part 1)
Word 2007 (Part 2)
Excel 2007 (Part 1)
Excel 2007 (Part 2)
Photoshop Elements 8 (Part 1)
Photoshop Elements 8 (Part 2)
Exploring Windows 7
Facebook
Buying and Selling on Ebay
Intro to Internet 8 |
Class Descriptions
Class descriptions can be picked up at the
Center's front desk or sent to you upon request.
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