Ivy Seniors Academy

The following classes have been developed and priced especially for seniors. If you’re age 60 and older, retired from your primary vocation, unemployed or working part-time, and a high school graduate or recipient of a G.E.D. you are eligible to enroll at these special rates.

Check back in August for fall classes.

Computer Courses in Bloomington

Computer Courses in Bedford

Photography

History

Introduction to Word 2007

Update your skills for the modern workplace.  Create, edit, and print documents such as letters or reports using the newest version of this popular word processing program.  Learn important terms, editing functions, formatting, and special text options.  We'll also cover spell checking, underlining, bolding, centering text, copying and pasting text, and printing documents.  Textbook is included.  Senior rate available.  Prerequisite:  Working knowledge of Windows, including saving and moving files. 

Course Number: 510102P23J

Instructor: Gerry Masse

Days: Tuesday/Thursday

Dates:July 15 & 17

Time: 5-8:30PM

Location: Depot

Cost: $65

Introduction to Excel 2007

Learn important terms, formatting features, and mathematical functions in this spreadsheet program.  Develop a basic understanding of concepts that help design spreadsheets for numerical reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.  By the end of class, you'll possess the skills to build, manage, save, retrieve, format, chart and print worksheets.   Textbook is included.  Prerequisite:  Working knowledge of Windows, including saving and moving files. 

Course Number: 510102P22J

Instructor: Roger Morris

Day: Wednesday

Date:  July 16

Time: 9AM-4PM

Location: Depot

Cost: $65

COMPUTERS DON'T BYTE

Chek back in early August for fall dates.

Computers Don’t Byte One: Introducing Windows and Writing Letters

Build skill and confidence for the absolute beginner.  Explore the world of computers in a safe, fun, and non-threatening environment, even if you don't know what a computer looks like.  We'll cover computer anxiety, important terms, parts of the computer, keyboard, using the mouse, and moving around the computer to complete different tasks.  Then we'll practice what we've learned by typing letters in Microsoft Word.  Required text: Welcome to the World of Computers.

Computers Don't Byte Two: Working with Files and Browsing the Web

Now you can write a letter on the computer.  Once you save it, where does it go?  How do you find it again?  Get more comfortable moving around the computer and organizing the files you create.  We'll talk more about deleting, copying and saving.  Next, we'll browse the World Wide Web.  Required text: Welcome to the World of Computers.   Prerequisite: Computers Don't Byte One or knowledge of topics covered.

Computers Don't Byte Three: E-mail  and Searching the Web

Practice using Web sites called search engines to search for information across the Internet.  If you don't have an e-mail account, we'll help you sign up for one – it's fast and easy with a little help.  Learn how to send and receive messages and pictures.  Required text: Welcome to the World of Computers.   Prerequisite: Computers Don't Byte One and Two or knowledge of topics covered.

Classes in Bedford

Check back in August for fall classes.

Computers Don't Byte

Build skill and confidence for the absolute beginner.  Explore the world of computers in a safe, fun, and
non-threatening environment, even if you don't know what a computer looks like. We'll cover computer anxiety, important terms, parts of the computer, keyboard, using the mouse, and moving around the computer to complete different tasks.   Students will have access to books during class, and may purchase their own copies to keep if desired.

Photography

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Digital Camera Basics

Digital cameras can intimidate new users - even those with considerable experience with film. Practice using your camera, connecting it to a computer, and transferring your photos for editing and printing. Learn about digital camera controls, features, and settings; the differences among various digital file formats; the resolution you need to produce the kind of pictures you want; and the various ways to store pictures. Bring a camera and camera accessories to each class for hands-on instruction.

History

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Updated 7.24.2008