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Computer Seminars - Spring 2010

Symbol Type of Course
1
Regular Session
CS
Computer Seminars
Distance Learning
HY
Hybrid Classes
Dynamic & Short-Session Classes
W
Weekend College
FC
Franklin Center - Rocky Mount
Type CLS# SUB# - SEC Title Credits Room Location Days Times Inst. DYN Dates *Cur/ Max
CS
76232ITE 195 - G1Google Apps for Education
1
V225GETC
T
4:00 - 7:00 PMDayna Wells02/16/10 - 03/16/10
0/30
*
This is an open enrollment class for Botetourt County Schools. Please contact Amy Evans at 540-966-3984 ext. 16 for details.
CS
27764ITE 195 - S1First Look at Computers
1
M269Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMRichard Via01/22/10
15/21
M269Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 12:30 PMRichard Via01/23/10
M269Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMRichard Via01/29/10
*
Pre-requisite: None. A brief overview of the operating systems DOS and systems hardware. Office application software including word processors, spreadsheets, and database managers will be introduced. Computer users who have no working knowledge of a mouse or the windowing environment will also benefit from this class.
CS
27766ITE 195 - S10Keyboard.
1
M320Bus Scienc
W
3:00 - 5:50 PMJoyce Music03/17/10 - 04/14/10
13/21
*
Pre-requisite: None. Learn the correct way to type by touch in a few short lessons. The alphabetic keyboard and numeric keypad will be covered with emphasis on building speed and accuracy. If you have been using the two fingered hunt-and-peck method, this class is for you. Designed for beginners of all ages.
CS
68412ITE 195 - S11Intro to Microsoft Windows XP
1
M319Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMRichard Via02/12/10
9/21
M319Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 12:30 PMRichard Via02/13/10
M319Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMRichard Via02/19/10
*
Prerequisite: First Look at Computers seminar or equivalent experience. Content: This course will focus on the functionality of Microsoft Windows XP. Emphasis will be placed on objects and properties, maintenance, and file and folder management. This course is a must for users who need to keep their system organized.
CS
27770ITE 195 - S12Intro to MS Windows 7
1
M230Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMJeffery Scott04/23/10
16/20
M230Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 12:30 PMJeffery Scott04/24/10
M230Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMJeffery Scott04/30/10
*
Prerequisite: First Look at Computers seminar or equivalent experience. Content: Learn what's NEW in the Windows 7 operating system. New features include faster, more responsive performance, simpler to use, Jump Lists, quickly locate the files you have been working with, improved taskbar and full screen previews, desktop enhancements with Snaps, and much more!
CS
27772ITE 195 - S13Basic Computer Skill & Concept
1
M319Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMHomer Duff02/26/10
10/21
M319Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 12:30 PMHomer Duff02/27/10
M319Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMHomer Duff03/05/10
*
Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding skills required. Content: College students are expected to be competent in the use of computers that will prepare one for enrollment in ITE 115. For students without a good background, this seminar will provide prerequisite knowledge and an introduction to Windows XP, Microsoft Word 2007, Microsoft Excel 2007, and Microsoft PowerPoint 2007.
CS
27774ITE 195 - S14How to Manage Your Computer
1
M306Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMRichard Via03/19/10
15/21
M306Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 12:30 PMRichard Via03/20/10
M306Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMRichard Via03/26/10
*
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP seminar, Windows Vista seminar or equivalent experience. Content: This course teaches the techniques necessary for preserving the overall health of your computer system. Topics covered: File maintenance utilities including DOS commands and Windows Explorer, computer virus defense strategies, sub-directories, hard disk maintenance utilities scandisk and defrag, backup/restore options, and system configuration.
CS
27776ITE 195 - S15Intermediate + MS Word 2003
1
M268Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMJoAnn Smith04/16/10
1/21
M268Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 5:30 PMJoAnn Smith04/17/10
*
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Word 2003 or equivalent experience. Content: Course is designed to teach students the intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2003. You will work with tables and graphics, perform mail merges, create and work with forms, create a web page, and create templates and style.
CS
27778ITE 195 - S16Intro to Microsoft Word 2007
1
M320Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMJoAnn Smith01/22/10
16/21
M320Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 5:30 PMJoAnn Smith01/23/10
*
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP or equivalent experience. Content: Course to include the basics of word processing using Microsoft Word 2007's latest software. Work with the Ribbon - the new feature that makes Word easier to use than ever before. Find the everyday, common commands you need to do your job. Learn how to format text, use tabs, copying and moving text, work with the thesaurus, find and replace text, page numbering, printing documents, and the new file format.
CS
27780ITE 195 - S17Intm Microsoft Word 2007
1
M320Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMJoAnn Smith03/05/10
10/21
M320Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 5:30 PMJoAnn Smith03/06/10
*
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 or equivalent experience. Content: Course is designed to teach students the intermediate features of Microsoft Word 2007. Work with the Ribbon - the new feature that makes Word easier to use than ever before. Find the everyday, common commands you need to do your job. Learn the fundamentals of working with tables, drawing and working with graphics, using WordArt and Charts, performing Mail Merge and creating Web pages.
CS
28518ITE 195 - S18Intro to Microsoft Excel 2007
1
M306Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMHomer Duff02/05/10
11/21
M306Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 12:30 PMHomer Duff02/06/10
M306Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMHomer Duff02/12/10
*
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP or equivalent experience. Content: Course to include the basics of spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel 2007¿s latest software. This course shows you how to use the Ribbon and highlights the other changes in Excel that will help you make better worksheets faster. Topics include basic formulas, functions, formatting, printing results and the new file format.
CS
27782ITE 195 - S19Intm Microsoft Excel 2007
1
M319Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMHomer Duff03/19/10
7/21
M319Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 12:30 PMHomer Duff03/20/10
M319Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMHomer Duff03/26/10
*
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007 seminar or equivalent experience. Content: This course shows you how to use the Ribbon and highlights the other changes in Excel that will help you make better worksheets faster. Topics to include: creation of formulas, charts, database functions, linking worksheets, and simple macros.
CS
28034ITE 195 - S2Intro + MS Powerpoint 2007
1
M320Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMJoAnn Smith03/26/10
5/21
M320Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 5:30 PMJoAnn Smith03/27/10
*
Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Windows or equivalent experience. Content: Course allows the user to create dynamic and eye catching presentations using Microsoft's latest graphics software. Course content includes formatting text and graphics, working with tables and charts, applying transitions and animations, adding multimedia features and more to create, and customize effective, finished presentations.
CS
27784ITE 195 - S20The Internet is Broken!
1
M268Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMDouglas Parsons03/19/10
10/21
M268Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 5:30 PMDouglas Parsons03/20/10
*
Prerequisite: None. Content: Basic skills for understanding and troubleshooting Internet connectivity issues. Learn the basic skills needed to determine why you can't get to the Internet. Learn about the different types of connections and how to check them before you call tech support. Learn how your computer talks to the Internet. Enjoy the ability to talk knowledgably to tech support when you do call.
CS
28976ITE 195 - S21Don't Click That!
1
M319Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMDouglas Parsons04/16/10
15/21
M319Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 5:30 PMDouglas Parsons04/17/10
*
Prerequisite: None. Content: Simple guidelines that will help you determine what is hiding behind that mouse click. Ever wonder why you ended up on that strange Web site? Ever been afraid to click on something? Learn what it is behind the scenes that make you go somewhere when you click and avoid those pesky tricks and traps. Learn how to browse safer and smarter. And even how to determine where that email came from (is it really from there?).
CS
69836ITE 195 - S22Intro to ActivInspire
1
M268Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMRebecca Mason01/22/10
20/21
M268Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 5:30 PMRebecca Mason01/23/10
*
THIS CLASS IS FOR EDUCATORS AS PART OF TEACHER RECERTIFICATION Prerequisite: Web2.0 seminar, Windows XP seminar or equivalent knowledge. Content Participants in this semninar will become familiar with INSPIRE, the newest version of ACTIVstudio software. Explore the new visual interface,learn the basics of teaching with the ACTIVBOARD and become familiar with the tool panel, flipcharts, and Activotes.
CS
69837ITE 195 - S23Intro to ActivInspire
1
M268Bus Scienc
M
3:30 - 6:00 PMCourtney Jones02/08/10 - 02/22/10
7/21
*
THIS CLASS IS FOR EDUCATORS AS PART OF TEACHER RECERTIFICATION Prerequisite: Web 2.0 seminar, Windows XP seminar or equivalent knowledge. Content: Participants in this seminar will become familiar with INSPIRE, the newest version of ACTIVstudio software. Explore the new visual interface,learn the basics of teaching with the ACTIVBOARD and become familiar with the tool panel, flipcharts, and Activotes. Note: This section requires substantial out-of-class individual assignments.
CS
69838ITE 195 - S24Intermediate ActivInspire
1
M268Bus Scienc
M
3:30 - 6:00 PMHolly Ireland03/01/10 - 03/15/10
7/21
*
THIS CLASS IS FOR EDUCATORS AS PART OF TEACHER RECERTIFICATION Prerequisite: Introduction to ActivInspire or equivalent knowledge. Content: You are familiar with the ACTIVInspire and are ready to take it to the next level! Participants in the Intermediate class will design and publish content-rich flipcharts, explore tool customization, object behavior, video and web linking, and more! Note: This section requires substantial out-of-class individual assignments.
CS
69839ITE 195 - S25Intermediate ActivInspire
1
M268Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMRebecca Mason03/26/10
13/21
M268Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 5:30 PMRebecca Mason03/27/10
*
THIS CLASS IS FOR EDUCATORS AS PART OF TEACHER RECERTIFICATION Prerequisite: Introduction to ActivInspire or equivalent knowledge. Content: You are familiar with the ACTIVInspire and are ready to take it to the next level! Participants in the Intermediate class will design and publish content-rich flipcharts, explore tool customization, object behavior, video and web linking, and more!
CS
27944ITE 195 - S26Topics in Info Tech Essentials
1
M269Bus Scienc
T
3:30 - 6:00 PMHolly Ireland02/16/10 - 03/02/10
9/21
*
THIS CLASS IS FOR EDUCATORS AS PART OF TEACHER RECERTIFICATION Prerequisite: Microsoft Windows seminar or equivalent knowledge. Content: Create your own online book-marking system and evaluate web resources designed to enhance teaching and learning. In this make and take seminar you will learn about a variety of free on-line social bookmarking tools. In addition, we will explore websites full of free downloadable goodies. This class requires out of class individual assignments.
CS
69903ITE 195 - S27Tools for 21st Century Eductr
1
M306Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMCourtney Jones02/19/10
18/21
M306Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 5:30 PMCourtney Jones02/20/10
*
THIS CLASS IS FOR EDUCATORS AS PART OF TEACHER RECERTIFICATION Prerequisite: Windows XP seminar or equivalent knowledge. Content: Tired of boring book reports or yet ANOTHER PowerPoint presentation? Participants in this course will evaluate free, easy-to-use web applications and learn how they can engage students with projects that take on a 21st century look.
CS
69906ITE 195 - S28Google Tools for Teaching
1
M306Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMChristina Coffey02/26/10
18/21
M306Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 5:30 PMChristina Coffey02/27/10
*
THIS CLASS IS FOR EDUCATORS AS PART OF TEACHER RECERTIFICATION Prerequisite: Windows XP seminar or equivalent knowledge. Content: Did you know Google offers tools beyond its search engine? Participants in this course will evaluate the free products and other technologies from Google (including Calendars, Documents, Sites, Custom web searches, and more), and learn how they can use them to collaborate and streamline the teaching process.
CS
27794ITE 195 - S29Topics in Info Tech Essentials
1
TBATBA
Su
1:00 - 4:00TBA01/22/10 - 01/23/10
CANCELLED
*
THIS CLASS IS FOR EDUCATORS AS PART OF TEACHER RECERTIFICATION Prerequisite: Microsoft Windows seminar or equivalent knowledge. Content: Get the most out of your students by weaving Word, Excel, and PowerPoint activities into content. This project-based seminar will walk you through the steps of integrating MS Office software into K-12 curriculum. You'll design your own activities to bring back to school.
CS
28980ITE 195 - S3Digital Storytelling
1
M320Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMMargaret Swecker03/19/10
CLOSED
M320Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 5:30 PMMargaret Swecker03/20/10
*
THIS CLASS IS FOR EDUCATORS AS PART OF TEACHER RECERTIFICATION Prerequisite: Microsoft Windows seminar or equivalent knowledge. Content: Participants in this course will learn to use digital presentation tools like VoiceThread, moviemaker and Photo Story to create dynamic, media-rich activities for classroom use.
CS
27796ITE 195 - S30GPS / Geocaching to Engage Stdnt
1
M268Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMChristina Coffey04/23/10
9/21
M268Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 5:30 PMChristina Coffey04/24/10
*
THIS CLASS IS FOR EDUCATORS AS PART OF TEACHER RECERTIFICATION Prerequisite: Windows XP seminar or equivalent knowledge. Content: Are you looking for a new way to excite and engage your students while having them work cooperatively? Participants in this course will learn to use handheld GPS units, create geocaching activities which align with standards, and navigate goecaching websites and other online resources. You'll also have the opportunity to create your own geocaching activities to use with your students.
CS
68754ITE 195 - S31Programmic Thinking
1
M245Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMDouglas Parsons02/12/10
7/21
M245Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 5:30 PMDouglas Parsons02/13/10
*
Prerequisite: None. Content: An introductory/refresher course covering the topic of logical thinking in problem solving approaches. From formulas on spread sheets to full on programming languages this course will explore the issue of how to think like a computer does. Topics will include if statements, true false, sorting, comparing, loops, variables and basic math statement evaluation. Also, common programming pitfalls and recommended practices. This course does not require any programming knowledge. This course is not specific to any language but may reference some code for demonstration purposes. This is a hands on participation course taught in a regular classroom and not a lab and does not require the use of a computer by the student for class.
CS
68755ITE 195 - S32Programming Concepts Java & C#
1
M320Bus Scienc
F
5:30 - 10:00 PMDouglas Parsons02/19/10
11/21
M320Bus Scienc
S
8:00 - 5:30 PMDouglas Parsons02/20/10
*
Prerequisite: None. Content: An introductory/refresher code overview for the Java and C# programming languages. Introduces the student to the basics of the two programming languages and their constructs. Covers how to implement if statements and loops, where to find documentation and references, and also an introduction to the various IDEs.
CS
FC
69584ITE 195 - S33Keyboard.
1
FCALFrank Cnty
Th
6:00 - 8:50 PMJoyce Music03/18/10 - 04/15/10
2/21
*
This class meets in Room 205 of the Franklin Center, 50 Claiborne Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA
HY
68805ITE 295 - HY1Client Side Web Scripting
2
M269Bus Scienc
M
6:00 - 8:30 PMChristopher Atienza02/15/10
13/21
M269Bus Scienc
M
6:00 - 8:30 PMChristopher Atienza03/01/10
M269Bus Scienc
M
6:00 - 8:30 PMChristopher Atienza03/15/10
M269Bus Scienc
M
6:00 - 8:30 PMChristopher Atienza03/29/10
*
Internet access required. This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web. This class is graded and assignment based. This seminar will show you how to add dynamic content to your client-side web applications through the use of JavaScript and Ajax. JavaScript is used in millions of Web pages to add functionality, validate forms, detect browsers, and much more. Ajax, based on JavaScript, is a technique for creating better, faster, and more interactive web applications. This seminar will combine the concepts of these scripting techniques to give you more control over your web pages. Co-requisite: ITP225, basic knowledge of programming and web design, or instructor permission. Email dwolff@virginiawestern.edu for more details.
68806ITE 295 - V1Client Side Web Scripting
2
Christopher Atienza02/15/10 - 04/01/10
10/21
*
Internet access required. This class is graded and assignment based. This seminar will show you how to add dynamic content to your client-side web applications through the use of JavaScript and Ajax. JavaScript is used in millions of Web pages to add functionality, validate forms, detect browsers, and much more. Ajax, based on JavaScript, is a technique for creating better, faster, and more interactive web applications. This seminar will combine the concepts of these scripting techniques to give you more control over your web pages. Co-requisite: ITP225, basic knowledge of programming and web design, or instructor permission. Email dwolff@virginiawestern.edu for more details.
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