HS Tech Learning Center announces September schedule

The September schedule for classes presented by HS Tech Learning Center have been confirmed. Classes will include:

Windows 10 Basics from 1-3 p.m. Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25. A home computer is not required to enroll in this course, however, having a computer is highly recommended, as it will greatly enhance one’s ability to practice the skills learned in the classroom. Topics to be covered include: parts of the computer, review of mouse usage, turn computer on/off, taskbar, start menu, desktop icons. WordPad will be used to give the student basics of word processing: tabs/groups, cut/paste/copy, formatting, backspace/delete, selecting text, printing, save/save as. Introduction to Internet and email will be included.

Windows 10 Level 1 will be held from 1-3 p.m. Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27. This course is a pre-requisite to all advanced Windows courses offered. Students should have a proficiency of the keyboard, mouse skills and reasonable computer knowledge to register for this course. Students will learn how to navigate through Windows 10, use of tiles, change basic settings, use File Explorer to organize files and folders, and use flash drives. The new Microsoft Edge browser will be covered (favorites, reading list, setting start pages). Email choices available in Windows 10 will be discussed (Mail, webmail, Windows Live Mail). Pre-requisite: Windows 10 Basics.

A Cell Phone Apps class will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 7, to discuss favorite cell phone apps. Demonstrations will be provided of favorite apps. How to download apps to a cell phone will also be included.

One-on-One Help Sessions will be held from 1-3 p.m. Sept. 12 to help on a topic that no workshop or class offers, and to help the student register on a topic of their choice. The student will be matched with a staff member who can provide them with one-on-one help. Bring questions to these sessions.

An iPhone workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 13 to will cover how to use features on the iPhone. Features will include accessing the internet and email, installing apps, using the camera, sending pictures from the camera, using calendar, alarm clock, how to connect to WiFi networks. Students should bring their own iPhone.

The Managing Photos workshop will be from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 24 to address how to transfer pictures from the camera to the computer, how to organize the pictures into folders, and how to back up the pictures to a flash drive. This is a hands-on workshop and students will use the Windows 10 operating system.

Creating a Photo Calendar will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 26 and 27. Students will create a monthly photo calendar that can be a family gift and learn how to publish the calendar.

An Android Phone seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 26 to cover how to use features on Android phones. Features will include accessing the internet and email, installing apps, using the camera, sending pictures from the camera, using calendar, alarm clock, how to connect to WiFi networks. Students should bring their own Android phone.

All classes will be held at the Learning Center at 1662 Higdon Ferry Road, Doctor’s Building, Suite 120. Check website http://hstechlc.com for directions, costs, more information and a listing of monthly schedules. To register for these sessions, email hstechlcreg@gmail.com or call Dot Brumley a 501-844-6473.