Computers John A. Logan College has registered with the Illinois State Board of Education as a professional development provider for the teacher certificate renewal process. The College can offer CPDUs for any of the computer classes listed. For further information or suggestions as to how we can help with the renewal process, please contact Associate Dean Dr. Barry Hancock at one of the numbers on the back of this pamphlet. Students are welcome to bring their own laptops to class ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS *(10 CRASH COURSE) (6ACE 247). Whether you use a digital camera or scan traditional photos, Photoshop Elements makes digital imaging a breeze. Topics include restoring and retouching photos, manipulating and merging images, creating your own artwork, and sharing your pictures. Sessions: 6, Tuition: $97.00, Fee: $10.00 Section No. 1: John A. Logan College, Room C231A, Meets Monday/Wednesday beginning January 22, 5:30P-9:50P, Instructor: Phillip Lane ADOBE PHOTOSHOP (ADV) *MUST HAVE HAD PRIOR CLASS OR HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE (6ACE 197). For newspaper and television personnel, web designers, artists, photographers, graphic designers and others interested in advanced digital painting and photo manipulation. Sessions: 12, Tuition: $291.00, Fee: $30.00 Section No. 1: John A. Logan College, Room E131, Meets Monday beginning January 27, 5:30P-9:15P, Instructor: Steve McLaughlin COMPUTERS FOR OLDER BEGINNERS (ADV.) *COMPUTING WITH ANDROID (6ACE 245). Computing with Android. This course is for students using tablet computers and Kindle Fire with the Android system. Students will learn computer file management, using photos and music files, Internet, email, computer settings and more. Students must bring their tablet to class. Meets Tuesday beginning January 21, 11:00A-1:00P, Section No. 3: John A. Logan College, Room H115, Meets Monday beginning January 27, 6:30P-8:30P, COMPUTERS FOR OLDER BEGINNERS (ADV.) (6ACE 245). This course is for students who are ready for advanced navigation of a PC. Folder and file management, desktop exploration, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and email usage will be offered during the semester and a packet of activities will be provided for weekly use. Students need to purchase a jump drive or USB which will allow saving classroom activities and work in and out of class during the semester. Tuition: $145.50, Fee: $10.00 Meets Monday beginning January 27, 9:00A-11:00A, Instructor: Kim Neace Section No. 4: Murphysboro Middle School, Computer lab on west side of building, Meets Tuesday/Thursday beginning January 21, 5:30P-7:30P, Instructor: Kim Neace COMPUTERS FOR OLDER BEGINNERS (BEG) (6ACE 145). Hands on experience for those who have never used a computer. Learn the basics of computers, email and Internet. Maintenance, word processing, and more will be discussed as time allows. Having home computer is not necessary. Tuition: $145.50, Fee: $10.00 Meets Tuesday beginning January 21, 9:00A-11:00A, Meets Thursday beginning January 23, 5:30P-7:30P, Instructor: Eric Pulley 8:30A-10:45A, Instructor: Tim Arview Section No. 6: Murphysboro Middle School, Computer Lab on west side of building, Meets Wednesday beginning January 22, 5:30P-7:30P, Instructor: Kim Neace Section No. 9B: West Frankfort Extension Center, Room 107, Meets Monday beginning January 27, 10:00A- 12:15P, Instructor: Nathan Marks Section No. 8: Marion Senior Citizen, 507 West Main, Meets Monday beginning January 27, 1:30P-3:30P,
COMPUTER FOR OLDER BEGINNERS (BEG) *MAY BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP (6ACE 145)., Tuition: $145.50, Fee: $10.00 Section No. 3: Carbondale, Prairie Living at Chautauqua Activity Room, Meets Tuesday beginning January 21, 9:30A-11:30A, Instructor: Gary Hartlieb COMPUTERS FOR OLDER BEGINNERS (BEG) (6ACE 145). Technology is changing our lives every day. This class is for anyone, any age, who feels left out of things because they do not use a computer. beginners will have a good time while learning to search the internet, play games, and get an idea of what modern technology is all about. Safety and security will be emphasized. Discussions will concern windows 8, smart phones, tablets, I Pads, and more but students in the class will have hands-on training on windows 7 computers. Owning a computer is not necessary. Room DQ5, Meets Tuesday beginning January 21, 11:00A-1:15P, Instructor: Brenda Teaney COMPUTERS FOR OLDER BEGINNERS (INTER.) (6ACE 195). Students will expand their knowledge of basic computer applications, including Windows, Word processing, the Internet and more. Meets Thursday beginning January 23, 9:00A-11:00A, Meets Thursday beginning January 23, 7:30P-9:30P, Instructor: Eric Pulley COMPUTERS FOR OLDER BEGINNERS (INTER.) *WHAT COMES AFTER BEGINNING COMPUTER CLASS? (6ACE 195). For students who may have finished a beginning class but still have a lot to learn. This class will take up where the beginning class left off. A variety of topics will be taught. Windows 8, smart phones and tablets will be discussed but Windows 7 computers will be used in class. Class tailored to the needs of the students who enroll. Room DQ5, Meets Wednesday beginning January 22, 10:00A-12:15P, Instructor: Brenda Teaney EBAY: TRICKS OF THE TRADE (6ACE 229). Learn EBay from Terrance Henry the areas ONLY Certified ebay Specialist trained and endorsed by ebay. Students will learn how to sell and buy on ebay, market their product, take professional photo s, ship large and small items, find products to sell, protect themselves when buying or selling, set up a PayPal account and more! Learn from the guy who has really made a living selling on ebay. Space is limited sign up Today! Sessions: 7, Tuition: $97.00, Fee: $10.00 Meets Wednesday beginning January 22, 6:00P- 8:00P, Instructor: Terance Henry GENEALOGY BASIC ONLINE *EMPHASIS ON MILITARY HISTORY (6ACE 191). Curious about your family history? In this course, students cover the essentials of genealogy research including how to get started, linking the generations, record keeping, ancestry.com, internet resources, vital and American military records. Room 107, Meets Tuesday beginning January 21, 9:00A-11:00A, Instructor: Cynthia Hamilton GENEALOGY RESEARCH *AND YOUR DNA (6CON 136). A review of DNA tests, basic genetics and terminology, ancestral composition and how Gedmatch bridges the gap between your DNA and your family tree will be covered in this one day workshop. Countries of Ancestry, Haplogroups, locations of your cousins whether they are 1st or distant can be revealed through DNA. Sessions: 1, Tuition: $48.50 Section No. 9P: Alongi DuQuoin Extension Center, Room DQ5, Meets Friday beginning February 21 (Late Start), 8:00A-4:30P, Instructor: Joy Upton GENEOLOGY RESEARCH *(AN INTRO) (6CON 136). This class will concentrate on how to trace your family from what you know to sources that will help you grow your family tree with its leaves and branches. Will include an introduction and how to use FamilyTreemaker. You will have free access at home to Ancestry.com databases. Will also include instruction on using Ancestry.com., COM Section No. 1: John A. Logan College, Room E204, Meets Wednesday beginning January 22, 1:00P- 3:00P, Instructor: Joy Upton Room DQ5, Meets Monday beginning January 27, 10:00A-12:15P, Instructor: Joy Upton
GENEALOGY RESEARCH *(EXPANDED) (6CON 136). For those who have taken Class 1 or who have knowledge of FamilyTreemaker and Ancestry.com. This class will explore various databases that will help grow more branches and leaves on your family tree. Also, included will be information about how DNA tests helps find those "missing ancestors", climb over brick walls and find unknown cousins who share your DNA., COM Section No. 2: John A. Logan College, Room E204, Meets Wednesday beginning January 22, 3:00P- 5:00P, Instructor: Joy Upton Section No. 90: Alongi DuQuoin Extension Center, Room DQ5, Meets Monday beginning January 27, 1:00P-3:15P, Instructor: Joy Upton INTERNET - A PRACTICAL GUIDE *(FACEBOOK) (6ACE 160). Do you just lurk on Facebook? Scared to post? Has the news frightened you about using social media? Learn how to use Facebook, customize your account settings, upload pictures, chat, message, personalize timeline, organize, and be as safe as possible online. Emphasis on fun, safety and what not to do. Class is for those who really don t know how to use Facebook but already have some basic computer knowledge. Helpful to have a FB account. Bring your password and email address. Room DQ5, Meets Tuesday beginning January 21, 1:30P-3:45P, Instructor: Brenda Teaney Room 107, Meets Monday beginning January 27, 3:30P-5:45P, Instructor: Nathan Marks INTERNET *FOR OLDER BEGINNERS (6ACE 149). Beginning students will learn how to safely use the internet for shopping, researching and connecting with people. The class will learn to use social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, to meet people with shared interests, make new acquaintances, build business relationships and connect with old friends. Meets Monday beginning January 27, 2:30P-4:30P, Room 107, Meets Monday beginning January 27, 1:00P-3:15P, Instructor: Nathan Marks IPAD FOR THE ADVANCED LEARNER (PS 819). Course demonstrates how to use the ipad including syncing the ipad, browsing the web, viewing and organizing photographs, music and video. Students will also learn gestures and techniques along with various tips and techniques required to effectively navigate the device. The instructor with demonstrate effective presentation skills, accessing and working with documents and photos on the ipad and the cloud. The course will cover using the ipad as a communication device by demonstrating various note taking apps and video conferencing. Section No. 1: John A. Logan College, Room F112, Meets Tuesday beginning January 21, 6:00P-8:00P, Instructor: Tim Nation Section No. 2: Carbondale Township Office, 217 East Main, parking available behind bldg. and room accessed from alley, Meets Thursday beginning March 20 (Late Start) (No class on Thurs. 4/10, last class on 4/17), 6:00P-8:00P, Instructor: Gary Hartlieb IPAD FOR THE BEGINNER AND THE NEW IQ57 (PS 764). Course is designed to demonstrate how to use the ipad for everyday use including syncing the ipad, browsing the web, viewing and organizing photographs, music and video. Students will also learn the ipad s switches, buttons and ports along with gestures and techniques required to effectively navigate the ipad s home screen. The instructor will demonstrate mail and calendar functions, downloading and viewing PDF files and various tips and tricks associated with the ios. Section No. 1: John A. Logan College, Room F112, Meets Monday beginning January 27, 6:00P-8:00P, Instructor: Tim Nation IPAD I HAVE ONE-NOW WHAT? (PS 764). This course will provide instruction on how to get the most out of your IPad. You will learn how to use keyboard shortcuts, Scrolling, Screen Orientation, Screen Shots and Creating folders. We will also cover such items as setting up Emails and calendars. Learn how to synchronize your ITunes, with your IPad. Find the best apps for your IPad and the world of ICloud. Plus many other fun things. Section No. 2: Carbondale Township Office, 217 East Main, parking available behind bldg. and room accessed from alley, Meets Thursday(No class on Thurs. 2/13, last class 2/20) beginning January 23, 6:00P-8:00P, Instructor: Gary Hartlieb
MICROSOFT EXCEL *2013 THE BASICS AND BEYOND (6ACE 216). This course is designed for students who wish to learn or enhance their knowledge of Microsoft Excel within MS Office 2013 software. Learn how to manage folders and files. We will build a workbook which will contain multiple classroom activities using the Autosum, formulas, software features, chart making, finance and budgeting options and more. *Students need to purchase a jump drive or USB which will allow saving classroom activities and work in and out of class during the semester., Tuition: $145.50, Fee: $10.00 WEBPAGE DESIGN (ADV) (6ACE 207). Beyond the basics, learn how to build a web site using Cascading Style Sheets (CCS) and HTML5 (the new HTML standard), learn how to optimize, promote and increase your web site ranking. Meets Thursday beginning January 23, 7:30P-9:30P, Section No. 1: Murphysboro Middle School, computer lab on west side of bldg., Meets Monday beginning January 27, 5:30P-7:30P, Instructor: Kim Neace MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE (BEG) *2007 WORD, EXCEL AND POWERPOINT (6ACE 212). A course for students who wish to enhance their personal knowledge and/or employability by learning how to do Word processing, spreadsheet applications and PowerPoint presentations with in Office program. Meets Monday beginning January 27, 4:30P-6:30P, MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE (BEG) *2010 WORD, EXCEL AND POWERPOINT (6ACE 212). 11:30A-1:45P, Instructor: Tim Arview MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE (BEG) *2013 WORD, EXCEL AND POWERPOINT (6ACE 212). Sessions: 6, Tuition: $48.50, Fee: $10.00 Section No. 3: Murphysboro Middle School, computer lab on west side of bldg., Meets Saturday beginning January 25, 9:00A-11:30A, Instructor: Kim Neace QUICKBOOKS *(BEG) (6ACE 158). An overview and practical application of basic functions of QuickBooks normally utilized by the small business operation. Meets Tuesday beginning January 21, 5:00P-7:00P, WEBPAGE DESIGN (ADV) *CMS OPEN SOURCE WEB DEVELOPMENT (6ACE 207). Course is designed for any business owner or individual wanting web development experience. Students will learn how to configure Drupal 7.x and install modules, how to write basic modules, design and market sites to business owners and how to implement, test, and distribute the web site to the client. Section No. 2: John A. Logan College, Room E203, Meets Monday beginning January 27, 6:00P-8:00P, Instructor: Jamie Cahn WEBPAGE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (BEG) (6ACE 173). Students will learn how to develop and maintain their own web site on the internet and view existing web pages. Meets Thursday beginning January 23, 5:30P-7:30P, 2:30P-4:45P, Instructor: Tim Arview
WEBPAGE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (BEG) *FOR PERSONAL ENTERTAINMENT (6ACE 173). This Course is structured to provide you with an introduction and understanding of designing web pages for your own personal entertainment. This course will be taught from a no experience level and provide you with skills to build your first basic page. You will be introduced to page building software and the HTML Codes for web page design. How to obtain free space and graphics to build your site will be covered. Section No. 3: John A. Logan College, Room H115, Meets Wednesday beginning January 22, 9:00A- 11:00A, WINDOWS 8 (6ACE 146). Students will learn basic information about Microsoft Windows 8 operating system including the desktop, gadgets, personalization, default programs, and more. Meets Tuesday beginning January 21, 3:00P-5:00P, Meets Monday beginning January 27, 12:30P-2:30P, WORDPRESS FOR BEGINNERS (PS 842). Beginning students will learn how to develop and maintain their own website on the Internet using WordPress. Sessions: 8, Fee: $40.00 Meets Tuesday beginning January 21, 6:00P-8:30P,