"I thoroughly enjoyed the class you taught today. This was one of the most
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time!"
-- Pat Rapp, Webmaster, HazMat
Literary Review.
"To say that I have little confidence in my abilities to grasp most computer applications is a vast understatement. Yesterday's class reminded me however that I really can do more than I sometimes think I can.
"You have given me the skills I've needed to tackle PowerPoint!"
-- Patricia Stocker, Library Consulting
"Barbara Moore of Net Results made a presentation to our group, RPCN (Rochester Professional Consultants Network) at our monthly speakers program. The topic was Advanced Tools and Techniques - Word and Excel.
"In the several years I have been attending these sessions, this was certainly one of the most helpful, productive, and well presented talks we have had.
"Barbara's mastery of the subject matter, coupled with her excellent presentation and wit made for a truly worthwhile experience for all in attendance, as evidenced by the congratulatory atmosphere displayed after the talk.
"I would strongly recommend Barbara for presentations to groups of any size and background." -- John Bok, RPCN Program Coordinator
COMPUTER TRAINING COURSE LISTING
The following courses may be changed to fit your needs -- different lengths, different software versions, and different topics covered. Other courses may be developed upon request. Online versions are also offered.
E-mail or call 585.748.1850 today to discuss Barbara Moore teaching a class for you.
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Social Media including Blogs, Wikis, Flickr, YouTube, Google Docs, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn |
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Dreamweaver |
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Graphics |
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iPods, iTunes, iPhones and iPads |
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Microsoft Office 2010 and 2007 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Contacts and Publisher |
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Digital Photographs |
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Creating Web Sites |
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Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP |
Blogging with Tumblr - 3 hours
A free blogging service, Tumblr focuses on ease of use and being simple to set up. To post content, a row of buttons gives you access to tools to insert text, photos, quotes, links, chat sessions, audio clips or video clips. In this class you will set up a blog using Tumblr.
Blogging with TypePad - 3 hours
TypePad is one of the more powerful blogging tools. In this hands-on class you will use TypePad to design and layout your blog. You also will create posts, pages and a blogroll for your blog.
Blogging with WordPress - 3 hours
Learn how to use WordPress.com to set up a free blog. You also will l earn how to create a blog, navigate the dashboard, write a post (and edit the post at a later date), create an About Us page, and change the WordPress theme.
Dropbox: Sharing and Storing Files in the "Cloud" - 3 hours
Learn how you can store, retrieve, backup, and share files and folders using Dropbox, a file sharing system that stores files and folders on the Internet. In this class you will install Dropbox on your desktop, upload files and invite others to share and edit your Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents. In addition, you will invite people to view photographs that you uploaded to Dropbox. You will also learn why Dropbox is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 mobile apps to download.
Facebook- 3 hours
During this class you will create a personal Facebook profile, invite people to become your friends, write on your wall, add photographs, and review critical privacy settings. You also will find pages to like and learn how applications can enhance your Facebook experience.
Facebook Business Pages- 3 hours
Millions of people use Facebook as their primary means of online communications. The number of people you can reach is practically unlimited when properly using Facebook's viral network. These are just two reasons why your business or organization needs to have a Facebook presence. In this hands-on class you will create a page for your business or organization. As the page administrator, you will learn how to write on the page’s wall, invite fans, start a discussion, create notes and updates, review settings, add videos and photos, and publicize events.
Google Docs: Collaborate and Share Documents, Spreadsheets and Presentations - 3 hours
Create Word-like documents, Excel-like spreadsheets, PowerPoint-like presentations, and drawings to insert into these documents with Google Docs. You can invite others to collaborate with you on these documents and spreadsheets. In this hands-on class you will setup a free Google Docs account (you can use your gmail login information) and create a document, spreadsheet and presentation. You will invite other students to collaborate on these documents.
LinkedIn - 3 hours
LinkedIn, the largest online business network, is a powerful free tool for building and maintaining relationships. Not only can you network with people you know, but you can see other people’s networks and ask for introductions to people who you can help and who can help you. People use LinkedIn to ask for advice, find resources, collaborate, identify qualified job applicants, and find professional opportunities. During this class you will learn how to create a LinkedIn profile, review your profile settings, bring in your first level network, ask for an introduction, and participate in groups.
Posting Videos to Your Facebook Page - 3 hours
Studies show that people are drawn to Facebook posts that contain short videos (under 1 minute). You don't need to be a professional videographer or use an expensive camcorder to make these videos. During class we will discuss the benefits of using video to promote your business or organization and what would be good topics to film. Then, we will film and upload the videos to a practice Facebook page. Videos will be created on mobile devices using the Socialcam app or with a camera that shoots video. Use the instructor's iPhone, iPad and camera or bring your own camera or mobile device preloaded with the Socialcam app.
Social Networking Tools – 7 one hour exercises
Take seven self-discovery exercises at your own pace. Each exercise takes about one hour. The exercises cover the following social media sites: 1) Instant messaging, 2) News readers, 3) Blogs, 4) Wikis, 5) Google Docs, 6) LibraryThing, and 7) Facebook.
Twitter - 2 hours
What's happening? This simple question is the foundation for the very powerful social networking tool Twitter. In this class you will set up a Twitter account, find people and organizations to follow, and send tweets. You will learn how to retweet a message, send direct messages, reference another Twitter account, use hashtags to group similar tweets, and change settings. You also will discover how to use what many people call the true power of Twitter - the ability to search, in real time, what people are tweeting about. Read Barbara's article The Power of the Twitter Search.
YouTube, Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter– 2 hours
These web sites are some of the most popular sites on the Web. In this class we will visit each of these sites and learn the pros and cons of using each one. YouTube is for sharing and viewing videos. Facebook is where people share information about themselves with friends. Flickr is used to share and view photographs. And Twitter is where people answer the question "What's happening?"
Dreamweaver Basics – 3 hours
This class is for people who have never used Dreamweaver. You will receive an extensive overview of the Dreamweaver WorkSpace and learn how to create a basic web page. You will learn how to set up a site, enter and format text, create hyperlinks, insert graphics and the steps involved to publish the page to a server.
Dreamweaver Tables – 3 hours
Tables are used on web pages to display data and to position text and images on a page. You will learn how to create tables in Dreamweaver using the Insert command and with the Draw tool. The final exercise will be to create a page from scratch using tables to layout the page. Prerequisite: Dreamweaver Basics or equivalent experience.
Dreamweaver Templates & Forms – 3 hours
Learn how to create a web site using a template that allows common elements to be repeated on every page. You will also learn how to create simple forms to collect email addresses, take a survey, etc. Prerequisite: Dreamweaver Basics and Tables or equivalent experience.
Dreamweaver CSS & Behaviors – 3 hours
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) and Behaviors are essential additions to almost any web site. Learn how to use style sheets to control the format and positioning of text on your web pages. You will use Dreamweaver's Behaviors (i.e. JavaScripts) to create rollover buttons and a slide show. Prerequisite: Dreamweaver Basics, Tables, and Templates or equivalent experience.
Basic Graphics – 2 hours
What is a gif? What is a jpeg or a bmp? In this beginner's workshop you will learn how these graphic file types differ and how they are used. Learn what programs can be used to create fliers and to modify photographs. Learn how to receive and send pictures via e-mail. Bring your graphic related questions.
Using the Web to Find and Alter Graphics – 2 hours
Learn how to search for graphics on the Internet. Discover web sites that provide graphics and allow you to crop, change color, add text, to the graphics. Learn how to save these graphics to use in a Word document or a web site.
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Elements – 3 hours
An overview of terms and the Photoshop Elements window will be presented. You will use the tools for drawing, text, and arranging. During class a flyer will be created. Prerequisite: None
Creating Graphics for Web Pages Using Adobe Photoshop Elements – 3 hours
The focus of this class is on making graphics for web pages. Simple buttons, bullets and banner titles will be created. Photographs will be modified and brought into Dreamweaver. Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements Basic or familiarity with Photoshop Elements.
iPods, iTunes, iPhones and iPads
iPods, iTunes and iPhones – 2 hours, hands-on
Learn how to build your iTunes library by ripping your music CDs and purchasing songs directly from iTunes. We also will explore how to make playlists and how to add podcasts and videos to your iPod. iPhone and iPad apps (applications) also will be covered.
Access 2010 or Access 2007 Introduction - 3 hours
Learn how to set up a database in Microsoft Office's Access using multiple tables. Learn how to enter data into the tables with a form or with a table. Create relationships among the tables and develop queries and reports.
Excel 2010 or Excel 2007: Create a Basic Spreadsheet - 3 hours
Learn how to use Excel to insert and format text and numbers into a spreadsheet. You will learn how to create formulas, format the spreadsheet so it is easy to read, and save and print your spreadsheet.
Excel 2010 or Excel 2007 Intermediate - 3 hours
In this class you will enter data on multiple worksheets and create formulas that use data from the different worksheets. You will learn how conditional formatting can be used to highlight data. And you will create a chart using the chart wizard. Headers and footers will be added.
PowerPoint 2010 or PowerPoint 2007 - 3 hours
PowerPoint 2007 and PowerPoint 2010 new design tools for themes, layouts, styles and colors, leave presentations created with PowerPoint 2003 in the dust. Also adding a level of sophistication to PowerPoint slides is SmartArt Graphics. With SmartArt Graphics you easily can create high quality diagrams and charts for your slides and add various effects such as drop shadows and beveling. Like Word 2007 and Excel 2007, the commands and tools you use are highly visible in ribbons at the top of the window. These tasks and more will be covered in this hands-on class.
PowerPoint 2010 or PowerPoint 2007: Beyond the Basics - 3 hours
You can personalize your PowerPoint 2007 presentation by creating a slide master that contains the background colors, design, font, bullet style, and footer information (such as date and library logo) that you want. In this hands-on class you will learn how to create and edit a slide master. You also will learn how to enhance your presentation using SmartArt graphics. Finally, you will upload a completed slideshow to SlideShare, a website which allows other people to view your slideshow.
Publisher 2010 or Publisher 2007 - 3 hours
Learn to use Publisher, a desktop publishing program, to create flyers and newsletters. Learn how to use rulers and grids, text boxes, graphics, drop down caps and other Publisher tools to create your document.
Publisher 2010 or 2007: Beyond the Basics - 3 hours
In this hands-on class you will learn how to recolor clip art; add tables, autoshapes, page borders; and use autoflow in Publisher 2007. Using a Publisher template, you will use all these tools and more to create a 4 page newsletter.
Word 2010 or Word 2007 - 3 hours
Word 2007 and 2010 are significant improvements to Word 2003 with commands grouped in ribbons rather than in menus, new styles, and the ability to save your document as a PDF. In this hands-on class you will work on assignments that use these new features as well as learn how to insert tables, columns, graphics, and page headers and footers.
Word 2010 or Word 2007 Tips - 2 hours
Learn how to work smarter, not harder, when creating documents with Word 2007 or Word 2003. In this hands-on class you will learn basic tips that will save you time, make your documents look better and take your Word skills to the next level. Read 10 Tips for Using Word 2007 (pdf).
Word 2010 and 2007: Beyond the Basics - 3 hours
In this hands-on class you will apply styles, use the format painter, add headers and footers, and track changes, a tool that is useful when you are collaborating or editing another person’s document. You also will learn to add citations, footnotes and bibliographies using Word 2007 or 2010.
Word 2010 or Word 2007: Designing a One-Page Newsletter - 3 hours
Ever need to get a one page newsletter quickly out to announce an upcoming event or to ask people to advocate for your organization? This class will teach you how to create a newsletter in Word. You will learn to set margins, add a headline, format text in columns, create text boxes, insert graphics including WordArt and AutoShapes and wrap text around graphics.
Word 2010 or Word 2007: Mail Merge - 3-5 hours
Do you tear out your hair in frustration when attempting a mail merge in Word? If so, this class is for you. Learn how to bring in names and addresses from an Excel spreadsheet and insert into a Word document such as a letter. You also will create mailing labels for these documents.
Editing Photos with Adobe Photoshop Elements – 3 hours
Learn how to enhance photographs by cropping, adjusting brightness and contrast, resizing, sharpening, and fixing red eyes. You will also learn how to cut a person from one photograph and place the person into another photograph.
Picasa: Organize and Edit Your Digital Photos– 3 hours
Picasa is a free photo management program from Google that allows you to find, edit and share all the pictures on your PC. You will download and install Picasa and then use the program to organize photos in folders, add labels, fix red eyes, crop, and apply lighting and color effects to photographs.
Windows Photo Gallery – 3 hours
Learn how to transfer pictures from your digital camera and then save and organize your pictures using Windows Photo Gallery which comes with Windows 7 and Windows Vista. In this hands-on class you will learn how to assign tags to your photographs for easy retrieval, add captions, and burn your pictures to a CD-ROM. In addition, you will use the Fix tool to crop a picture and remove red eye.
Build a Web Site from Online Step-by-Step Hosts – 2 hours
Do you need a basic web site in a hurry with a minimum of work and money? There are numerous web sites that not only host your web site for a monthly fee but provide step-by-step web site builders complete with templates. In this class you will look at GoDaddy, 1&1 Website Builder, Homestead, Yahoo SiteBuilder, and others. You will build a one-page site during the class.
Google Sites: An Introduction - 2 hours
A free website tool from Google, Google Sites can be used to create personal web pages, student project pages, and websites for clubs and organizations. In this hands-on class you will create a basic web page, no HTML required, using one of the Google Sites templates. You will see how documents, calendars, videos and gadgets can be added to the page. When your page is complete, you can choose to have it viewed by either a select audience or the world.
How to Rank Your Web Site Higher in the Search Engines – 3 hours
Do you have a web site that no one seems to find in the search engines? This program will detail the steps to take to help your web site achieve higher rankings in search engine results. You will learn the importance of writing "keyphrase rich" text for the home page. You will learn which search engines and directories people use. You will have a better understanding of the cost of "optimizing" your web site so that people can find it.
Writing for the Web – 2 hours
Learn how to write clear and concise text for your web site. You will write copy that focuses on the benefits for the user. You will learn how to place the most important idea first and to write headlines that use "trigger words" (words that people use and recognize) and action verbs. Students will be given writing exercises to complete during the class.
Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP
Windows 7 Overview – 2 hours
Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7, gives your computer a new look with many special features such as libraries for organizing documents and pictures, 3D view of open windows, breadcrumb navigation, and a powerful computer-wide search. You also will learn about the Backup and Restore Center, Photo Gallery, Media Player, Movie Maker and DVD Maker.
Windows Vista or XP Basic – 2 hours
The following basics will be covered: opening, closing, minimizing, resizing, moving Windows; switching between applications; using menus; printing – changing print properties, canceling or pausing a print job; creating and arranging shortcuts on the Desktop; common Desktop icons and what they do; using the Recycle Bin; changing time and date; setting up a screen saver; setting up wallpaper; using Help.
Windows Vista or XP File Management – 2 hours
The following topics will be covered in this second session of the Using Windows Series: Using Windows Explorer and My Computer; understanding the Windows file hierarchy; opening files and folders; creating, renaming, and deleting files and folders; copying and moving files and folders; selecting multiple files; backing up files; restoring files from a backup disk; and finding files.
Downloads and Attachments – 2 hours
Learn how to find, download and install programs such as Adobe Acrobat Reader and WinZip. The first program allows you to view PDF (Portable Document Format) files on the web. The second program is used to zip and unzip large files. You also will learn how to send and receive Word documents and photographs as attachments via email.
Basic Maintenance – 2 hours
The focus of this presentation is on keeping your computer running in tip top shape. The following topics will be covered: disk properties, ScanDisk, defragmenting a disk, backing up and restoring files, firewalls, virus programs, spyware, installing new hardware and software, and uninstalling programs.
E-mail or call 585.748.1850 today to discuss Barbara Moore teaching a class for you. Fees are individualized based upon the scope of the training.
At-home computer training is also available.
Barbara Moore has a Certificate of Training for completing the Ziff-David Education Seminar Instructor Development for Technical Trainers.
Net Results, LLC
Rochester, New York
585.748.1850
bmoore@NetResultsUSA.com
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