Computer Seminars - Fall 2010
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| Symbol | Type of Course |
|---|---|
| Regular Session | |
| Computer Seminars | |
 | Distance Learning |
| Hybrid Classes | |
 | Dynamic & Short-Session Classes |
| Weekend College | |
| Franklin Center - Rocky Mount |
Glossary of Terms used in Class Schedule
| Type | CLS# | SUB# - SEC | Title | Books | Credits | Room | Location | Days | Times | Inst. | DYN Dates | *Cur/ Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 28392 | ITE 195 - F1 | Keyboarding | View Books | M320 | Bus Scienc | 3:00 - 5:50 PM | Joyce Music | 10/18/10 - 11/15/10 | |||
| Prerequisite: None. Content: 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. | ||||||||||||
| 28288 | ITE 195 - F11 | First Look at Computers | View Books | M269 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Richard Via | 10/01/10 | |||
| M269 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 12:30 PM | Richard Via | 10/02/10 | ||||||||
| M269 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Richard Via | 10/08/10 | ||||||||
| Pre-requisite: None. Content: 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. | ||||||||||||
| 28186 | ITE 195 - F12 | Intro to MS Windows XP | View Books | M269 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Richard Via | 09/10/10 | |||
| M269 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 12:30 PM | Richard Via | 09/11/10 | ||||||||
| M269 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Richard Via | 09/17/10 | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||
| 28187 | ITE 195 - F13 | Intro to MS Windows 7 | View Books | M230 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Jeffery Scott | 11/12/10 | |||
| M230 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 12:30 PM | Jeffery Scott | 11/13/10 | ||||||||
| M230 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Jeffery Scott | 11/19/10 | ||||||||
| Prerequisite: First Look at Computers seminar or equivalent experience. Content: Learn what 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! | ||||||||||||
| 28188 | ITE 195 - F14 | Basic Computer Skills/Concepts | View Books | M319 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Homer Duff | 10/01/10 | |||
| M319 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 12:30 PM | Homer Duff | 10/02/10 | ||||||||
| M319 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Homer Duff | 10/08/10 | ||||||||
| Prerequisite: Basic keyboarding skills required. Content: College students are expected to be competent int he 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. | ||||||||||||
| 28189 | ITE 195 - F15 | How to Manage/Protect Computer | View Books | M319 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Richard Via | 10/29/10 | |||
| M319 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 12:30 PM | Richard Via | 10/30/10 | ||||||||
| M319 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Richard Via | 11/05/10 | ||||||||
| Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP 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. | ||||||||||||
| 28411 | ITE 195 - F16 | Intro to Microsoft Word 2007 | View Books | M269 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | JoAnn Smith | 09/24/10 | |||
| M269 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 5:30 PM | JoAnn Smith | 09/25/10 | ||||||||
| 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 test, sue tabs, copying and moving text, work with the thesaurus, find and replace text, work with Themes/Styles and the new 2007 file format. | ||||||||||||
| 28190 | ITE 195 - F17 | Intm Microsoft Word 2007 | View Books | M269 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | JoAnn Smith | 12/03/10 | |||
| M269 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 5:30 PM | JoAnn Smith | 12/04/10 | ||||||||
| Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 or equivalent experience. Content: Course is designed to teach students the intermediate and some advanced features of Microsoft Word 2007. Work with the Ribbon - the new feature that makes Word easier to sue 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. | ||||||||||||
| 28412 | ITE 195 - F18 | Intro to Microsoft Excel 2007 | View Books | M317 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Linda Stuckey | 10/01/10 | |||
| M317 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 12:30 PM | Linda Stuckey | 10/02/10 | ||||||||
| M317 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Linda Stuckey | 10/08/10 | ||||||||
| 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 formatting labels and values, creating charts, managing workbooks, printing results and the new 2007 file format. | ||||||||||||
| 28191 | ITE 195 - F19 | Intm Microsoft Excel 2007 | View Books | M269 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Homer Duff | 10/22/10 | |||
| M269 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 12:30 PM | Homer Duff | 10/23/10 | ||||||||
| M269 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Homer Duff | 10/29/10 | ||||||||
| 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 include creation of formulas, charts, database functions, linking worksheets and simple macros. | ||||||||||||
| 28289 | ITE 195 - F2 | Introduction+ MS Access 2007 | View Books | M320 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Homer Duff | 11/12/10 | |||
| M320 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 12:30 PM | Homer Duff | 11/13/10 | ||||||||
| M320 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Homer Duff | 11/19/10 | ||||||||
| Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP or equivalent experience. Content: This course will cover the benefits and structure of an Access database and get you familiar with ways to get data into one and out of one (such as using queries and reports). Course covers creating, editing and using a database table. The basics of queries, forms and reports are covered. Emphasis is placed on understanding database terminology. | ||||||||||||
| 29066 | ITE 195 - F20 | Intro + MS PowerPoint 2007 | View Books | M319 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | JoAnn Smith | 10/15/10 | |||
| M319 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 5:30 PM | JoAnn Smith | 10/16/10 | ||||||||
| Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP or equivalent experience. Content: Course allows the user to create dynamic and eye catching presentations using Microsoft's latest graphics software. Content includes fomatting text and graphics, working with tables and charts, applying transitions and animations, adding multimedia features and more to create and customize effective, finished presentations. | ||||||||||||
| 28414 | ITE 195 - F21 | How to Setup Home/Bus Network | View Books | M320 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Douglas Parsons | 10/22/10 | |||
| M320 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 5:30 PM | Douglas Parsons | 10/23/10 | ||||||||
| Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP or equivalent experience. Content: In today's world many families and small businesses have multiple computers that can share information, Internet connection and components by being connected into a network. This seminar will introduce the user to the fundamentals of networking. With this foundation the user will have the basics to setup a wired or wireless network. | ||||||||||||
| 28415 | ITE 195 - F22 | The Internet is Broken! | View Books | M319 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Douglas Parsons | 11/12/10 | |||
| M319 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 5:30 PM | Douglas Parsons | 11/13/10 | ||||||||
| Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP or equivalent experience. 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. | ||||||||||||
| 28416 | ITE 195 - F23 | Don't Click That! | View Books | M320 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Douglas Parsons | 12/03/10 | |||
| M320 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 5:30 PM | Douglas Parsons | 12/04/10 | ||||||||
| Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP or equivalent experience. Content: Simple guidelines that will help you determine what is hiding behind that mouse click. Ever wonder why you ended up on that strange website? 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?). | ||||||||||||
| 28679 | ITE 195 - F24 | Programmic Thinking | View Books | M250 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Douglas Parsons | 09/17/10 | |||
| M250 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 5:30 PM | Douglas Parsons | 09/18/10 | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||
| 28417 | ITE 195 - F25 | Programming Concepts Java/C# | View Books | M320 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Douglas Parsons | 10/01/10 | |||
| M320 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 5:30 PM | Douglas Parsons | 10/02/10 | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||||
| 28420 | ITE 195 - F26 | GPS in the Classroom | View Books | M268 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Christina Coffey | 09/24/10 | |||
| M268 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 5:30 PM | Christina Coffey | 09/25/10 | ||||||||
| THIS CLASS IS FOR EDUCATORS AS PART OF TEACHER RECERTIFICATION. Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Window XP 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 geocaching websites and other online resources. You'll also have the opportunity to create your own geocaching activities to use with your students. | ||||||||||||
| 28680 | ITE 195 - F27 | Web Wonders | View Books | M268 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Holly Ireland | 10/01/10 | |||
| M268 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 5:30 PM | Holly Ireland | 10/02/10 | ||||||||
| THIS CLASS IS FOR EDUCATORS AS PART OF TEACHER RECERTIFICATION. Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP 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. | ||||||||||||
| 28421 | ITE 195 - F28 | Introduction to Activinspire | View Books | M268 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Courtney Jones | 10/08/10 | |||
| M268 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 5:30 PM | Courtney Jones | 10/09/10 | ||||||||
| THIS CLASS IS FOR EDUCATORS AS PART OF TEACHER RECERTIFICATION. Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP 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. | ||||||||||||
| 28425 | ITE 195 - F29 | Intermediate Activinspire | View Books | M268 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Holly Ireland | 10/15/10 | |||
| M268 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 5:30 PM | Holly Ireland | 10/16/10 | ||||||||
| THIS CLASS IS FOR EDUCATORS AS PART OF TEACHER RECERTIFICATION. Prerequisite: Intro to ActivInspire. 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! | ||||||||||||
| 29095 | ITE 195 - F3 | Inspire Design | View Books | M268 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Rebecca Mason | 10/22/10 | |||
| M268 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 5:30 PM | Rebecca Mason | 10/23/10 | ||||||||
| THIS CLASS IS FOR EDUCATORS AS PART OF TEACHER RECERTIFICATION. Prerequisite: Intermediate ActivInspire. Content: Created for the classroom teacher who is comfortable with Inspire this course moves beyond the "how tos" of ActivInspire and into content creation. Participants in this course with design meaningful, student centered learning units to use in their curriculum. | ||||||||||||
| 29096 | ITE 195 - F30 | Tools for 21st Cent. Educator | View Books | M269 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Courtney Jones | 11/05/10 | |||
| M269 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 5:30 PM | Courtney Jones | 11/06/10 | ||||||||
| THIS CLASS IS FOR EDUCATORS AS PART OF TEACHER RECERTIFICATION. Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP 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. | ||||||||||||
| 29097 | ITE 195 - F31 | Social Networking for Teachers | View Books | M269 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Christina Coffey | 11/19/10 | |||
| M269 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 5:30 PM | Christina Coffey | 11/20/10 | ||||||||
| THIS CLASS IS FOR EDUCATORS AS PART OF TEACHER RECERTIFICATION. Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP or equivalent knowledge. Content: Participants in this seminar will explore strategies for keeping up with progressing technology and learn how to build relationships with other educators across the globe using social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Nings, Skype, and more. Participants will learn to organize and manage the settings in these resources, as well as harness the ideas shared by others to impact teaching and learning. | ||||||||||||
| 59151 | ITE 195 - F32 | Mobile Computing | View Books | M320 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Thomas Faigle | 09/10/10 | |||
| M320 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 5:30 PM | Thomas Faigle | 09/11/10 | ||||||||
| Prerequisite: None. Content: This seminar will explore the use of various popular computing devices including: the iPad and iPod Touch, Kindle, PDAs, Smartphones, Scanners, digital cameras and associated operating systems and applications. Students will gain a basic understanding of the devices, uses, and programs associated with each device. Through demonstration and discussion, advantages and disadvantages of the iPhone OS, Windows Mobile, and Google Android operating systems and devices will be explored allowing participants to best choose devices and programs for their needs. Low cost and free software will also be examined enabling students to legally obtain programs for their devices. | ||||||||||||
| 59152 | ITE 195 - F33 | Digital Image Basics | View Books | M306 | Bus Scienc | 5:30 - 10:00 PM | Thomas Faigle | 10/08/10 | |||
| M269 | Bus Scienc | 8:00 - 5:30 PM | Thomas Faigle | 10/09/10 | ||||||||
| Prerequisite: Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 seminar or equivalent experience. Content: This seminar will explore digital cameras, scanners, printers, and software and how to use them more effectively. Students will learn about the various types of digital cameras from camera phones to dSLRs, as well as printers, scanners, and the basics of editing software. Students will build and expand skills in using their cameras, scanning, printing, editing and sharing photos. We will use free software to edit pictures then print and share them. Basic computer skills are required, however no photography skills are! | ||||||||||||
| 59271 | ITE 195 - F34 | Intro to Microsoft Word 2007 | View Books | FCAL | Frank Cnty | 9:00 - 12:30 PM | Joyce Music | 09/16/10 - 10/07/10 | |||
| 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. This class meets in room 205 at the Franklin Center, 50 Claiborne Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA | ||||||||||||
