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e-NOTES FOR FEBRUARY 2,
2009
SUMMER (?)
TERM TO START IN JUST THREE MONTHS!
The Computer College
seems to jump the gun. The Spring Term started the first week in
January. Oh well, here in Florida it feels like spring. Classes are
going great with approximately 170 residents taking an average of about 2
classes. In the Summer term there will again be
workshops and regular classes plus the classes in the School OF Technology
(SOFT) that was announced in the last issue. It is our plan to provide
class descriptions in e-Notes just as soon as the information is
available. This will give you more time to decide which classes are right
for you. Classes will start on May 4th.
We need your help. It is very
difficult to find out just what classes the residents want. An earlier
questionnaire was not particularly instructive. In some cases, classes
that have been full in the past may have only one or two register in the next
term. This term we have had to add seven second sections to
accommodate those who wish to take the class. In this way, the waitlists
have been nearly eliminated. Please take time to send a list of classes
that you would like to take. (Not those you think someone else
might like.) Every attempt will be made to have classes you really want.
EXTRA
HELP – NEED A COACH?
Are there times when you need a little extra help? You
have taken the class but there may be things that just won't work for
you. For some time there has been a list in the Computer Labs of
instructors who are willing to meet with you for one or two sessions to show
you how to do a specific operation. We wish to expand this service since
it really meets your needs. If you are willing to help be a coach, please
let us know and list any areas with which you are most comfortable. A new
expanded list will be made available in the labs and also in e-Notes. Please
note, this is not designed to help you learn how
to use a computer! For that, take computer classes.
WHAT'S
NEW IN THE COMPUTER WORLD?
There are so many new
things coming down the pike, it is increasingly difficult to keep up.
What about Windows 7 and how soon will it replace Vista? How about cloud
computing and Google Gears? Will your next computer be a netbook with a
solid state drive for just over $300? As in the past, CCSC will try to
keep up on the developments and provide Computer College courses to meet your
needs as we have with G-mail, Vista and Office 07. Also, we will provide
recommendations of what new equipment should be obtained.
e-Notes Published
by the Computer College Steering Committee (CCSC)
Russ Kraay, Editor ccsc8sp@gmail.com
