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Web
Wise Seniors Computer Courses
Web Wise Seniors will provide you with everything necessary
to teach top of the line computer classes. Whether your
instructors have been teaching for years or have never
taught before they will enjoy the step-by-step ease
of teaching with Web Wise Seniors curriculum.
The
same materials that have been used to successfully teach
thousands of seniors can now be yours. Don’t let
your instructors “just wing it.” Use the trusted
method that your students will thank you for.
All
classes were developed with the help and support of
over 20,000 seniors throughout the Midwest. When we
say it’s senior certified…we mean it!
Available Class
Curriculum:
- Basic
Computers Part 1: An
Introduction for True Beginners
- Basic
Computers Part 2: Essentials
of the Keyboard
- Basic
Computers Part 3: Filing
Fundamentals
- Basic
Computers Part 4: Customizing
your Computer
- The
Internet Part 1: Searching
the Internet
- The
Internet Part 2: Better
Searching Techniques
- E-mail
Part 1: The
Basics
- E-mail
Part 2: Advanced
Techniques
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for yourself:
Each class consists of everything you need to teach
great classes:
 A
Training Video: (click
here to preview)
This instructional video visually demonstrates the step-by-step
progression of the class while providing answers to
common questions.
A
Training Manual: (click
here to preview)
Filled with hints and tricks used to teach the best
classes around.
A
PowerPoint Presentation: (click
here to preview)
This PowerPoint presentation will help guide instructors
and students through every new skill. Bold colors and
large print help students easily take notes and follow
steps.
A
PowerPoint Training Guide: (click
here to preview)
This guide will help instructors record important personal
class notes and keep track of their progress during
class.
A
Syllabus: (click
here to preview)
The syllabus contains all of the important points that
should be covered during class as well as timing to
keep instructors on track.
Student
Handouts: (click
here to preview)
Easy to follow handouts, for the students, are provided
for every class. These handouts are large print, provide
ample room for taking notes, contain step-by step instructions
and are fully illustrated.
A
Text Book: (click
here to preview)
The text book can be used by students and/or instructors.
The text book is large print, fully illustrated and
explains class topics in further detail.
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Basic
Computers Part 1: An Introduction
for True Beginners
Basic Computers Part 1 focuses on individuals who are
new to computers or just want to firm up their basic skills.
This class introduces computer terminology, practices
mouse skills and discusses basic computer interaction
such as window functions, scroll bars and the dreaded
double click. The first step to feeling comfortable with
your computer starts here.
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Topics
Covered:
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- Basic
Terminology
- The
Mouse
- The
Start Menu
- Click'n
Drag
- Single
Clicks vs. Double Clicks
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- Window
Characteristics
- Minimize,
Maximize, Close Buttons
- Multiple
Windows
- Scroll
Bars
- Turning
Off the Computer
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Basic
Computers Part 2: Essentials
of the Keyboard
Basic Computers Part 2 introduces the functions of the
keyboard. Students will learn how to insert text, erase
text, move text up and down the computer screen and master
the blinking cursor. Whether you are e-mailing, typing
up a recipe or just jotting down some notes, this class
contains essential hints and tricks that every computer
user must understand.
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Topics
Covered:
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- Notepad
- Blinking
Cursor
- Arrow
Keys
- Backspace
Key
- Delete
Key
- Enter
Key
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- Removing
Text
- Moving
Text
- Editing
Text
- Shift
Key
- Caps
Lock Key
- Tab
Key
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Basic
Computers Part 3: Filing
Fundamentals
Can't find your files and folders? Don't understand why
you need them and why they are there? This class will
discuss saving your work and finding your lost files.
You'll also learn how to organize your computer by creating
new folders, renaming files, creating shortcuts and deleting
old information. This is a "must have" class
for every computer user.
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Topics
Covered:
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- My
Computer
- My
Documents
- Navigating
through the Computer
- Saving
a File
- Finding
a Saved File
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- Creating
Folders
- Renaming
Folders
- Creating
Shortcuts
- Deleting
Files
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Basic
Computers Part 4: Customizing
your Computer
Ever wonder why every computer looks just a little bit
different? This class will answer all of your questions
on changing your computer's appearance and how it functions.
Students will learn how to change their computer's wallpaper,
screen saver, mouse speed and much more. Students will
also learn how to install new programs to their computer.
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Topics
Covered:
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- The
Control Panel
- Changing
the Wallpaper
- Setting
the Screen Saver
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- Changing
the Computer's Appearance
- Altering
the Mouse's Speed
- Installing
a New Program
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The
Internet Part 1: Searching
the Internet
The reaches of today's Internet are virtually limitless.
This class will teach students to feel comfortable on
the Internet while providing them with the tools easily
& safely travel through the Internet. Students will
learn about search engines, web addresses, browsers, ISPs,
links, web pages and much more.
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Topics
Covered:
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- About
the Internet
- ISPs
- Web
Pages
- Hyperlinks
- Browsers
- Forward
Button
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- Back
Button
- Home
Button
- Search
Engines
- Web
Addresses
- Address
Bars
- Filtering
Searches
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The
Internet Part 2: Better Searching
Techniques
Internet Part 2 will apply the skills learned in part
1 to more advanced searching techniques. This class will
provide students with plenty of opportunities to practice
"old" skills while learning new ones. Students
will learn to make their searches better through the use
of the "Favorites" button, the "History"
button, and more. Students will also learn about downloading
and how to do it.
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Topics
Covered:
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- Favorites
Button
- History
Button
- Stop
Button
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- Refresh
Button
- Downloading
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E-mail
Part 1: The Basics
Throw away your stamps and get ready to explore the world
of e-mail. Students will learn how to send, receive and
reply to messages. E-mail addresses, Inboxes and other
basic functions of e-mail systems will be discussed in
detail.
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Topics
Covered:
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- About
E-mail
- Usernames
- Passwords
- E-mail
Addresses
- Inbox
Components
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- To:
Line
- Sending
Messages
- Reading
Messages
- Replying
to Messages
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E-mail
Part 2: Advanced Techniques
Once students are familiar with the basic steps of sending
and receiving messages, Part 2 will explore address books,
folders, and attachments. This class will focus on organizing
your mail with folders, simplifying the sending process
with the address book and expanding your e-mail potential
with attachments.
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Topics
Covered:
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- Using
the Address Book
- Editing
the Address Book
- Creating
New Folders
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- Organizing
Messages
- About
Attachments
- Sending
Attachments
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Order:
Call
Toll Free: 1 (866) 232-7032
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