Community Education Registration Form / Instructions (PDF) - Spring 2012
Community Education Catalog (PDF) - Spring 2012
Personal Computers I
Build skills and confidence in this course designed for people with little or no computer experience. Learn about computer hardware, computing basics, using a mouse, and basic keyboard functions. You'll also be introduced to the "Windows" environment and gain confidence in your ability to begin to use software applications and explore the Internet. 60-103-61000
Presque Isle - Presque Isle Library
60749
1/10 - 1/19 (4)
TTh 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Trzesniak
Minocqua - Nicolet - Lakeland 13
60610
2/7 - 2/28 (4)
T 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Meyer
Rhinelander - NC 110 Computer Lab
60549
3/6 - 3/15 (4)
TTh 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Derleth
Personal Computers II
Designed for people with some basic computer experience who want to explore more uses of a computer. Students will learn the basics of word processing, including how to get started, creating and printing documents, as well as editing and changing the appearance of documents. Also learn the basics of using the Internet to search the Web. Prerequisite: Personal Computers I or a working knowledge of using a computer in the Windows environment. 60-103-61500
Presque Isle - Presque Isle Library
60750
2/7 - 2/16 (4)
TTh 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Trzesniak
Minocqua - Nicolet - Lakeland 13
60611
3/6 - 3/27 (4)
T 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Meyer
Rhinelander - NC 110 Computer Lab
60550
4/17 - 4/26 (4)
TTh 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Derleth
Mac Computers
This course is for first time Mac users, people changing from Microsoft operating systems to Mac, or who just want to learn more about Mac computers. In this course, you will not only learn the basics of the Mac operating system, you will be able to download and install programs on your computer and feel comfortable with browsing the Internet. We will also cover the fundamentals of some of the free programs included with OS X such as Address Book, iCalendar, iPhoto, iTunes, iChat, iDVD, and iMovie. 60-103-61900
Minocqua - Lakeland High School Mac Lab Room 161
60507
1/9 - 1/18 (4)
MW 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$35.00 (23.60)
Alton
Minocqua - Lakeland High School Mac Lab Room 161
60508
4/9 - 4/18 (4)
MW 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$35.00 (23.60)
Alton
Facebook: Not Just for Students Anymore
If you think you're too old for Facebook, think again. The fastest growing demographic of Facebook users is people 35 years and older. Facebook is a social networking site designed to help friends, classmates, colleagues, family members, and others connect and stay in touch. Since its beginnings in a Harvard dorm room, it has grown to more than 200 million active users worldwide. You will learn a brief history of Facebook, set up a free account, learn various uses, privacy settings, basic navigations, how to search for family and friends, join groups, and make your first "wall" posting. 60-103-62203
Rhinelander - NC 110 Computer Lab
60551
4/5 - 4/5 (1)
Th 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$15.40 (10.84)
Burgan
Presque Isle - Presque Isle Library
60751
5/31 - 5/31 (1)
Th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$15.40 (10.84)
Trzesniak
Portable Applications
A portable application is a free program that is NOT installed on a computer's hard drive. Instead, it is stored and run from a USB flash drive. Learn to download and install on your USB flash drive a suite of portable applications including: a web browser, email client, office suite, calendar/scheduler, instant messaging client, antivirus, sudoku game, backup utility, and integrated menu. You must bring a USB flash drive with at least 512 megabytes of free space to class. Prerequisite: A working knowledge of the Windows environment, mouse, and keyboard. 60-103-62302
Rhinelander - NC110
60552
3/5 - 3/26 (4)
M 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Glaser
Eagle River - Northland Pines HS Rm 1109
60553
3/5 - 3/26 (4)
M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Glaser
Minocqua - Nicolet - Lakeland Rm 13
60554
3/6 - 3/27 (4)
T 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Glaser
Crandon - High School Library
60555
3/6 - 3/27 (4)
T 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Glaser
Photo Editing Basics
Do the people in your pictures have red eyes? Need to remove a few wrinkles and even out some skin tones? No problem. You can make adjustments and corrections on your own home computer. Using free internet software, you will learn to modify digital photos and scanned images. By learning the basics of photo editing, you'll be able to crop, rotate, resize, and adjust the contrast or brightness of your digital photos and scanned images with ease. A variety of entry-level photo editing softwares will be discussed. Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of computers, and saving and manipulating graphics. 60-103-62303
Rhinelander NC 110 Computer Lab
60556
4/30 - 5/7 (2)
M 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Glaser
Eagle River - Northland Pines HS Rm 1109
60557
4/30 - 5/7 (2)
M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Glaser
Minocqua - Nicolet - Lakeland 13
60558
5/1 - 5/8 (2)
T 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Glaser
Crandon - High School Library
60559
5/1 - 5/8 (2)
T 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Glaser
Learn to Buy on eBay
Would you like to be able to make purchases on the internet using eBay? This class will teach you to search for items to purchase, as well as how to participate in the bidding process required for successful eBay buying. You will also learn how to use eBay as a research tool for item identification and appraisal. Prerequisite: A basic understanding of computer skills. 60-103-62304
Presque Isle - Presque Isle Library
60752
3/6 - 3/6 (1)
T 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$15.40 (10.84)
Trzesniak
Manitowish Waters - North Lakeland Elem. School
60753
3/20 - 3/20 (1)
T 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$9.70 (7.42)
Trzesniak
Learn to Sell on eBay
Do you want to sell something on eBay, but just aren't sure where to begin? This introductory course to selling online will teach you the basics of selling in this worldwide marketplace. Learn how to write your item description, enter the pertinent information into the online format, and learn to monitor your items while they are being auctioned. In addition, learn how to use eBay as a research tool for item identification and appraisal. Prerequisite: A basic understanding of computer skills and some digital camera experience. 60-103-62305
Presque Isle - Presque Isle Library
60754
3/8 - 3/20 (3) *Class will not meet on 3/15.
TTh 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$26.80 (17.68)
Trzesniak
Manitowish Waters - North Lakeland Elem. School
60755
3/22 - 4/3 (3) *Class will not meet on 3/29
TTh 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Trzesniak
Introduction to Online Photo Storage
Interested in storing and accessing your photos from virtually any location? As a course participant, you will learn how to use a variety of online photo storage providers, and how to edit and print your photos. Discussion and hands-on projects will enable you to upload and organize your personal photos. Students should be familiar with the Windows environment and bring some of their photos on a flash drive or memory card. Please bring a memory card reader if you have one. 60-103-62306
Presque Isle - Presque Isle Library
60756
2/14 - 2/16 (2)
TTh 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Trzesniak
File Management
Do you spend too much time looking for a document you know you saved on your computer? Want to better organize your pictures on your computer? Do you still feel using a filing cabinet is easier than filing documents on your computer? This course will provide an overview of file management in the Windows environment. Learn how to copy and move files across folders and drives. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and working knowledge of the Windows environment. 60-10362401
Rhinelander - NC 110 Computer Lab
60560
2/6 - 2/13 (2)
M 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Glaser
Eagle River - Northland Pines HS Rm 1109
60561
2/6 - 2/13 (2)
M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Glaser
Minocqua - Nicolet - Lakeland 13
60562
2/7 - 2/14 (2)
T 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Glaser
Crandon - High School Library
60563
2/7 - 2/14 (2)
T 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Glaser
Keep Your Computer Happy
Too many cookies and too much cache can make your computer unhappy. Learn some tips and tricks for keeping your computer running smoothly. You'll learn about system tools in Windows XP (and other operating systems), including ScanDisk/Error Checking and Disk Defragmenter. Learn to empty the secret hiding places that may clog up your computer. Explore how to get into Safe Mode to run diagnostics or systems tools, the components of System Restore in ME/XP, as well as how to make your computer run faster by cleaning up your startup. You'll also learn to download free software to scan and remove Spyware so that you have fewer system crashes and lockups whiles surfing the web. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of computers in the Windows environment. 60-103-62402
Rhinelander - NC 110 Computer Lab
60564
2/20 - 2/27 (2)
M 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Glaser
Tomahawk - Tomahawk HS Computer Lab
60565
2/20 - 2/27 (2)
M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Glaser
Minocqua
60566
2/21 - 2/28
T 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$21.10
Glaser
Nicolet - Lakeland 13 (2) (14.26)
Crandon - High School Library
60567
2/21 - 2/28 (2)
T 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Glaser
Q&A for Windows Users
As you use your computer, you probably have questions or problems that have puzzled you. In this course, you can ask your questions and have them answered by the instructor. You'll probably find that others in the course are asking some of the same questions! Some topics may include: computer viruses, downloading from the Internet, shareware and freeware, and much more. No course is the same, as the students guide the direction of the course
by the questions that they bring. 60-103-62403
Rhinelander
60568
1/9 - 1/30
M 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$38.20 Glaser
NC 110 Computer Lab (4) (24.52)
Minocqua - Nicolet - Lakeland 13 (4)
60569
1/10 - 1/31
T 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Glaser
Crandon - High School Library
60570
1/10 - 1/31 (4)
T 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Glaser
CD Burning
Learn the basics of burning your own CDs through classroom demonstrations and hands-on practice. You can burn and share anything on a CD...your music, your photos, your videos, even backups of your critical data. This course will cover general concepts that can be used with most software and hardware available today. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of computers in a Windows environment. 60-103-62405
Rhinelander - NC 110 Computer Lab
60571
4/30 - 5/7 (2)
M 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Glaser
Windows 7: Overview
If you have recently upgraded to Windows 7, or are currently using this operating system, this course is meant for you. In this guided introduction to the latest and most feature-rich operating system for everyday users, you'll learn to organize your desktop and start menu, customize the Windows environment, and perform basic system maintenance tasks. You will also learn to use the accessory applications. If you have a laptop with Windows 7, feel free to bring it to class. Prerequisite: None. 60-103-62406
Tomahawk - Tomahawk HS Computer Lab
60572
1/9 - 1/30 (4)
M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Glaser
Rhinelander - NC 110 Computer Lab
60573
4/2 - 4/23 (4)
M 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Glaser
Tomahawk - Tomahawk HS Computer Lab
60574
4/2 - 4/23 (4)
M 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Glaser
Minocqua - Nicolet - Lakeland 13
60575
4/3 - 4/24 (4)
T 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Glaser
Eagle River - Northland Pines HS Rm 1109
60576
4/3 - 4/24 (4)
T 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Glaser
iMovie
Looking for a way to organize your vacation photos and video into a movie? iMovie allows you to use your own images to give your movie a professional look. By the end of the course you will create a movie with movie clips and/or photos, music, titles, and transitions. You also will learn ways to share your movie including YouTube and DVD. Come to class with your camera and cord or other device that holds pictures and movies that you want to add to your movie. Also, bring in music that you might want to add to your footage. Even if your computer does not have iMovie you will learn skills which can be applied in a variety of movie software. 60-103-62500
Mercer - Mercer High School
60757
4/12 - 4/26 (3)
Th 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Hohner
iWhat, iPhones, iPad, Oh My!
You have joined the latest craze and invested in a new iPhone or iPad and now what? Learn to use this new piece of technology to its fullest by covering topics such as setting preferences, where to go for help and joining a wireless network. Additionally, you will learn about various apps and how to use iTunes. Lastly you will learn how to organize your life by using this technology to sync your calendar and set up an email account. 60-103-62600
Mercer - Mercer High School
60758
2/1 - 2/15 (3)
W 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Nehring
Microsoft Word
Learn word processing using Microsoft Word. See how this powerful software can be used to add interest to documents you create. Getting started, editing, and changing the appearance of documents will be included. Prerequisites: A good understanding of computer basics and the Windows environment.
60-103-63000
Presque Isle - Presque Isle Library
60759
1/10 - 1/19 (4)
TTh 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Trzesniak
Microsoft Word: Creating Newsletters
Keep your friends and family up-to-date with personalized newsletters using Microsoft Word. Using the many features of Microsoft Word, you'll learn to format your newsletter into multiple columns, to add graphics and clipart, and to insert text boxes. Prerequisites: Working knowledge of Windows, keyboarding skills, and basic understanding of Microsoft Word. 60-103-63001
Presque Isle - Presque Isle Library
60760
2/9 - 2/9 (1)
Th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$15.40 (10.84)
Trzesniak
Microsoft Word: Mail Merge
Whether you are creating a wedding invitation or holiday card mailing lists, learn to make this process fast and efficient. Create personalized letterhead, labels and envelopes using Microsoft Word. You'll learn to use and modify templates, use AutoCorrect, and create envelopes and labels. Store your address book in a data source and learn to print multiple envelopes and labels with mail merge and the Mail Wizard. Prerequisites: Completion of Microsoft Word Basics, or equivalent working knowledge of the software. 60-103-63002
Presque Isle - Presque Isle Library
60761
2/7 - 2/7 (1)
T 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$15.40 (10.84)
Trzesniak
Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheets can be extremely useful for storing information, tracking and managing expenses, as well as calculating and analyzing numbers. Learn the basics of this spreadsheet software in this course. Topics will include entering and editing data to create basic spreadsheets; learning to change the format of the spreadsheets; creating timesaving formulas; and displaying data in charts and graphs. Prerequisite: A working knowledge of computer basics in the Windows environment and basic keyboarding skills. 60-103-63500
Presque Isle - Presque Isle Library
60762
3/6 - 3/15 (4)
TTh 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Trzesniak
Creating a Personal Budget
Need to get a handle on your spending? A personal budget helps provide insight into where your money is coming from and where it is going. Learn to use Microsoft Excel 2010 to do the math by using simple formulas. This class will teach you how to design a budget spreadsheet that is customized to your needs, not to a standard template. In this class you will learn to use simple formulas, how to format and edit your document, and how to connect pages into a summary page. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of computers and file management. Basic Microsoft Excel knowledge helpful but not necessary. 60-103-63501
Presque Isle
60763
3/20 - 3/20 (1)
T 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$15.40 (10.84)
Trzesniak
Adobe Photoshop
Want to make your digital photos even better? This course will introduce novices to Adobe Photoshop. Learn to crop, adjust, retouch, resize, manipulate, and use other techniques to enhance your photos. Prerequisite: A working knowledge of using computers in the Windows environment and basic keyboarding skills. 60-103-64000
Presque Isle - Presque Isle Library
60764
5/31 - 6/12 (4)
TTh 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Trzesniak
Adobe Photoshop at Home
Expand your creativity. Learn how to crop, layer, or colorize your projects with the many tools available to you in Adobe Photoshop. Beginners are welcome. Activities and projects are always changing making each class unique. We will review some of the basic tools and techniques available in Adobe Photoshop. Bring your digital images with you. A jump drive is recommended for transferring work to and from class. 60-103-64002
Rhinelander - NC 110 Computer Lab
60711
1/10 - 2/14 (6)
T 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$38.20 (24.52)
Osenga
Adobe Photoshop Open Lab
Having trouble getting your project to turn out the way you would like? Just want time to play in Adobe Photoshop? The open lab setting allows you to bring in your pictures and projects to work on independently while having an instructor on hand to answer questions, and give tips and advice. This course is designed for people who have a basic working knowledge of Adobe
Photoshop. A jump drive is recommended for transferring work to and from class. 60-103-64003
Rhinelander - NC 110 Computer Lab
60719
2/29 - 3/21 (4)
W 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$26.80 (17.68)
Osenga
Digital Cameras and Scanners
If you are interested in sharing and storing photographs and other images, digital cameras and scanners are ideal additions to your personal computer. This introductory course will provide an overview of the types of digital cameras and scanners available. You'll also learn how to install the needed hardware and software and be introduced to the various uses of these items. 60-106-64501
Rhinelander - NC 110 Computer Lab
60577
4/16 - 4/23 (2)
M 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Glaser
Minocqua - Nicolet - Lakeland 13
60578
4/17 - 4/24 (2)
T 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$21.10 (14.26)
Glaser