OLLI Computer Workshops
Macintosh Computer Classes
- Introduction to Macintosh
- Getting the Most out of your iPad!
- Open Mac Lab
- Introduction to Digital Photography
- Create a Memory Book
- Are you on Facebook?
Introduction to Macintosh
Learn all the basics of the Macintosh computer—the menu bar, resizing a window, how to open files and folders. You will also learn how to send e-mails
and access the Internet. This course is for OLLI members who (1) have never used a computer, (2) have used a PC but want to learn the Mac, or (3) have used
a Macintosh but feel they need a refresher course.
Instructor: LaVerne A. McCoy, OLLI Member
8 Thursdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28 • 2 - 3:30 pm
Extended Education building, Osher Mac Lab, EE 1201
Fee: $20
NLLL 354 Section 02, Course No. 22682
Getting the Most out of your iPad!
Do you have an iPad and want to make sure that you are using all its capabilities? Join OLLI member Chuck Griner as he demonstrates iPad features and applications. You will learn to e-mail, "surf" the Internet, e-mail your friends and family, watch movies, and listen to audiobooks. Find out which applications you might want to use on your iPad. Students should bring their iPads to class. No iPad? Feel free to take the course to decide if the iPad is right for you!
Instructor: Chuck Griner, OLLI member and technology enthusiast
4 Tuesdays, February 26; March 5, 12, 26 (no class March 19) • 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Extended Education building, Osher Mac Lab, EE 1201
Fee: $10
NLLL 354 Section 04, Course No. 22713
OLLI members are invited to use the computers in our Osher Mac Lab on the dates and times listed below. OLLI Mac instructors will be there to help you with questions that you may have regarding the Macintosh.
Instructors LaVerne M. McCoy
12 Thursdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18, 25 • 3:30 - 5 pm
Extended Education building, Osher Mac Lab, EE 1201
Free to OLLI members… just show up and sign in!
Introduction to Digital Photography
Enjoy and improve your photography!
Do you have a digital camera and computer at home? Would you like to use your equipment to its full potential? This class will help you to get most out of both your camera and your computer. You will learn about exposure, lighting and composition, downloading photographs to a computer, and enhancing photos in iPhoto.
Prerequisites:
- Attendees should be somewhat familiar with computers and their cameras.
- Have some way to transfer your photos to the computer (usually a flash drive, card reader, or a cord).
Instructor: Cynthia Terrell, photographer and OLLI member
4 Tuesdays, April 23, 30; May 7, 14 • 10 a.m. - noon
Extended Education building, Osher Mac Lab, EE 1201
Fee: $15
NLLL 354 Section 05, Course No. 22730
Create a Memory Book
...and learn Microsoft Word Too!
Did you ever want to document great moments in your life in a format that everyone could see and enjoy? In this class you will put those memories--words, pictures, and photos--into a book that you can share with friends and relatives.
In this class you will first learn the features of Microsoft Word on the Mac including how to: open and close Word; enter text; check spelling as you type; format text and paragraphs; apply undo and redo commands; insert clip art into documents; open and close documents; correct errors in a document; print a document.
After learning these basiccs of Word, you will learn how to format a multi-page document into book form, and then produce your own, personalized Memory Book!
Students should bring a flash drive to class to save their work.
Instructor: LaVerne M. McCoy, retired teacher and OLLI member
4 Thursdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 • 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Extended Education building, Osher Mac Lab, EE 1201
Fee: $15
NLLL 354 Section 03, Course No. 22683
Are you on Facebook?
Multi-generational Facebook Boot Camp
The course is for beginners and not-so-beginners on Facebook. Students who have taken this course in the past are encouraged to enroll to learn Facebook's newest features.
In this course OLLI members will work hands-on with a renowned instructor and a team of computer savvy high school and college student assistants to learn about Facebook and its newest features, including powerful yet easy-to-use new privacy, photo, and video editing tools. While no previous computer or Facebook experience is required, OLLI members with advanced computer or Facebook skills will also benefit by virtue of the unique and stimulating format of this workshop and its use of intergenerational teaching and learning strategies. Be prepared to have fun while learning in one of our most popular OLLI offerings! Cal State University/OLLI Certificates of Completion are awarded at the graduation party after the fourth class. Sign up early to avoid disappointment, as class size is strictly limited.
Instructor: David Edelstein, CEO, Sky World Entertainment, Inc.; Founder, DGE Group, Inc.
4 Fridays, March 22, 29; April 5, 12 • 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Extended Education building, Osher Mac Lab, EE 1201
Fee: $20
NLLL 354 Section 01, Course No. 22681