Scheduled adult classes
- The Whole World in Your Hands: Buyer's Guide to Handheld Computers
Thinking about buying a handheld computer or PDA (portable digital
assistant)? Wondering whether a PDA is for you? This session will
explore the features and benefits of typical PDAs, showing how they can
help you become more organized and productive. In addition, it will
discuss the major platforms (Palm, Pocket PC, and Linux) and provide
guidelines for determining which model to buy.
- Nothing Up My Sleeve: It's All on My Palm!
Part I is introductory: learn how to use your Palm-powered
handheld more effectively. This sessionwill cover the basics,
including Graffiti handwriting recognition, using the built-in
functions (Address Book, Date Book, To Do List, Memo Pad), tell you how
to select which model to buy, and discuss the "care and feeding" of
your handheld.
Part II covers advanced
tips and techniques, and covers locating, downloading, and installing
add-on software for e-books, spreadsheets, databases, travel, and
more.
- Zoom & Megapixels: Buyer's Guide to Digital Cameras
Thinking about buying a digital camera,
but confused about megapixels and storage cards? This class
will demystify the features of typical digital cameras and show how
they can help you meet your goal of taking good pictures.
We'll discuss how you can use your computer as a "digital darkroom",
and will provide guidance for making an informed purchase.
- A Revolution in Sound: An Introduction to Digital Audio
The world of music has changed, with the
advent of digital music formats, Internet downloads, and iPods. But
there's no need to be puzzled. Learn what MP3 files are, why they are
the most commonly used music file format on the Internet today, and how
to work with them. Learn how to rip music from CDs, download music from
the Internet, burn CDs, and more. We'll discuss how to convert existing
music on vinyl to CD.
- Cashing In With a Web Presence
Every small business, consultant, and freelancer needs a presence on the
World Wide Web — more and more, that's where the business is!
This session will discuss the reasons why, and will
walk you through the steps involved in establishing a web site, inexpensively and easily.
No prior technical experience is
needed. You'll learn how to bust
through the jargon, and you'll learn enough either to do it on your own or to confidently
hire someone.
- Spread Your Message with Podcasts
Not just the province of teenagers with iPods, podcasts are a
popular tool for effectively delivering a message, whether for
business or educational purposes, or for advancing a personal
agenda. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of audio
production, using free open source software, as well as how to
distribute and promote your creations in cyberspace.
- Blogs and Wikis, Demystified
Blogs and Wikis aren't just for computer gurus -- they're
effective communications and collaboration tools in business,
education, and even personal life. You'll learn what they are
and how to use them, and you'll have the opportunity to create your
own.
- The above classes available through the Arlington, Virginia, Adult Education Program.
For
detailed descriptions and to register, see the Arlington Adult Education web
site or call 703.228.7200.
- Custom classes available — contact us for details!
Classes at Northern Virginia Community College
- Credit courses in Information Systems Technology topics (such as
Web Page Design and Structured Query Language), at the NVCC Loudoun campus.
Detailed info at the instructor web site.
