Get Smart with the Samsung
Galaxy Study Group
Day/Date: Wednesdays, February 20 & 27
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: GLBL- Fay
Cost: $35.00
Max. Enrollment: 10 Min. Enrollment: 6
Instructor: Emily Newport,
Technology Instructor
Emily is a senior at the University of Arkansas pre-pharmacy and is also pursuing a degree in journalism advertising and public relations. She has taught technology and social media courses for OLLI since June 2011.
Get to know your Samsung Galaxy! This is a basic introduction for your phone. This class will teach you how to set up your e-mail, download pictures to your computer, use your maps app, how to download apps to your phone, and other basic functions. You will learn how to skillfully maneuver through the basic functions of your personal Samsung Galaxy phone. This class will not cover how to use your phone in a business setting. (Cost includes instructor compensation & colored handouts.)
Downloading eBooks to Your Kindle
Workshop
Day/Date: Tuesday, March 5
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: GLBL- Fay
Cost: $21.00
Max. Enrollment: 8 Min. Enrollment: 4
Instructor: Georgia Kunze, Washington County Librarian
Georgia currently works at the Washington County Library. She has taught several OLLI classes on how to download books to electronic devices such as the iPad, Kindle, and Nook.
Do you have a new Kindle but do not know how to download the books from the library or even that you can “borrow” an eBook? If you have never done this before, then this is the class for you. You must have a valid library card for any local library. Bring your Kindle to class fully charged. (Costs include parking,
room rental fees & handouts.)
Digital Photo Organizing and Editing Basics Using Google Picasa 3.9
Workshop
Day/Date: Wednesday, March 6
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: GLBL- Fay
Cost: $51.00
Max. Enrollment: 12 Min. Enrollment: 8
Instructor: Mike Sypult,
Technology Instructor
Mike’s primary responsibility as Coordinator of Computer Training Services is to plan, develop, customize, coordinate, and implement computer training programs for business and industry in the state of Arkansas. He has taught many classes for OLLI, including Google Picasa, Microsoft Word and Excel, and several railroad classes.
Learn how to store and edit photos using free software from the Internet. This class will introduce you to Picasa 3.9 Digital Photo Editing Software (for Windows). Learn how to use this free Google application to organize, edit and share your digital photos with friends and family. Students will learn how to install Picasa, search for photos, organize photos into folders, import photos from digital cameras, edit photos, create slideshows and upload photos to the Web. (Cost includes instructor compensation, handouts, notepads, & parking fees.)
Introduction to PowerPoint
Lecture
Day/Date: Tuesday, April 2
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: GLBL- Fay
Cost: $51.00
Max. Enrollment: 12 Min. Enrollment: 8
Instructor: Mike Sypult,
Technology Instructor
Mike’s primary responsibility as Coordinator of Computer Training Services is to plan, develop, customize, coordinate, and implement computer training programs for business and industry in the state of Arkansas. He has taught many classes for OLLI, including Google Picasa, Microsoft Word and Excel, and several railroad classes.
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 is a powerful application that allows you to create and share graphics and rich presentations with family and friends. In this 3 hour hands-on class, you will learn the basic functions and features of PowerPoint such as creating a slide show, running a slide show, saving and rearranging your presentations, formatting text, creating drawing objects, and inserting graphics. (Cost includes instructor compensation, colored handouts, notepads & parking fees.)
Exploring the iPad 101
Study Group
Day/Date: Fridays, April 5 & 12
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: GLBL- Fay
Cost: $29.00
Max. Enrollment: 12 Min. Enrollment: 8
Instructor: Emily Newport,
Technology Instructor
Emily is a senior at the University of Arkansas pre-pharmacy and is also pursuing a degree in journalism advertising and public relations. She has taught technology and social media courses for OLLI since June 2011.
Here is your chance to join the exciting iPad revolution. Beginning iPad users will get acquainted with iPad features and apps, see how to play music, download apps, browse the Web, e-mail, and use your iPad for all of your basic needs. The focus of this class will be on the iPad’s that have the iOS 6 software update. E-mail us at olli@uark.edu with questions about your iPad and apps before class so all of your questions can be answered in class. (Cost includes instructor compensation, colored handouts, & parking fees.)
Computer & Microsoft Windows 7 Operating Systems Basics (PC)
Workshop
Day/Date: Tuesday, April 23
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: GLBL- Fay
Cost: $99.00
Max. Enrollment: 12 Min. Enrollment: 5
Instructor: Mike Sypult,
Technology Instructor
Mike’s primary responsibility as Coordinator of Computer Training Services is to plan, develop, customize, coordinate, and implement computer training programs for business and industry in the state of Arkansas. He has taught many classes for OLLI, including Google Picasa, Microsoft Word and Excel, and several railroad classes.
In this course, you will learn about the core features and functions of Windows 7. Come and learn how to use the Start menu and taskbar; move and resize windows; create and manage files, folders, and libraries; edit file metadata; and search for content on your computer. Create shortcuts, use gadgets, and change system settings as well as browse the Web with Internet Explorer 8, add sites to your Favorites lists, and add RSS feeds.
