Build skills and confidence in this class designed for people with little or no computer experience. Learn about computer hardware, computing basics, using a mouse, and basic keyboard functions. You'll also be introduced to the "Windows" environment and gain confidence in your ability to begin to use software applications and explore the Internet. 42-103-44500
Three Lakes 23310
9/8 - 9/29
M 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$33.12
Brueggemann
Three Lakes High School (4) ($4.00)
Minocqua 23104
9/8 - 9/29
M 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$33.12
Blanchard
Lakeland Campus (4) ($4.00)
Rhinelander 23105
9/12 - 10/3
F 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$33.12
Swanson
Northern Advantage (4) ($4.00)
Eagle River 23106
10/7 - 10/28
T 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$33.12
Meyer
Northland Pines High School (4) ($4.00)
Rhinelander 23107
10/9 - 10/30
Th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$33.12
Terzinski
Northern Advantage (4) ($4.00)
Rhinelander 23108
10/15 - 11/5
W 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$33.12
Swanson
Northern Advantage (4) ($4.00)
This course is designed for people with some basic computer experience who want to explore personal uses of a computer. Students will learn the basics of word processing, including how to get started, creating and printing documents, as well as how to edit and change the appearance of documents. Also learn the basics of using the Internet to search the Web. Prerequisite: Personal Computers I or a working knowledge of using a computer in the Windows environment. 42-103-45000
Mercer 23391
9/16 - 10/7
T 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm
$33.12
Kunkel
Mercer High School (4) ($4.00)
Eagle River 23109
11/4 - 11/25
T 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$33.12
Meyer
Northland Pines High School (4) ($4.00)
Three Lakes 23311
11/13 - 12/11
Th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$33.12
Brueggemann
Three Lakes High School (4) ($4.00)
Rhinelander 23110
11/13 - 12/11
Th 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$33.12
Terzinski
Northern Advantage (4) ($4.00)
If you have recently upgraded to Windows XP, or are currently using this operating system, this class is meant for you. In this guided introduction to the latest and most feature-rich operating system for everyday users, you'll learn to organize your desktop and start menu, to customize the Windows environment, and to perform basic system maintenance tasks. Also learn to use the accessory applications, as well as how to work with music, multimedia, and picture files. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Personal Computers I or II, or working knowledge of the Windows environment. 47-103-41001
Minocqua 23139
9/9 - 9/30
T 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$33.12
Glaser
Lakeland Campus (4) ($4.00)
Rhinelander 23140
11/24 - 12/15
M 9:00 am - Noon
$33.12
Glaser
Northern Advantage (4) ($4.00
Now that you are using your computer, you probably have questions or problems that have puzzled you. In this class you can ask your questions, and have them answered by the instructor. You'll probably find that others in the class are asking some of the same questions! Some topics may include computer viruses, downloading from the Internet, shareware and freeware, and much more. No class is the same as the students guide the direction of the class by the questions that they bring. 47-103-41008
Rhinelander 23146
9/8 - 9/29
M 9:00 am - Noon
$33.12
Glaser
Northern Advantage (4) ($4.00)
Tomahawk 23147
9/8 - 9/29
M 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$33.12
Glaser
Tomahawk High School (4) ($4.00)
Eagle River 23148
9/9 - 9/30
T 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$33.12
Glaser
Northland Pines High School (4) ($4.00)
Three Lakes 23149
10/13 - 11/3
M 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$33.12
Glaser
Three Lakes High School (4) ($4.00)
Minocqua 23150
10/14 - 11/4
T 9:00 am - Noon
$33.12
Glaser
Lakeland Campus (4) ($4.00)
Crandon 23151
10/14 - 11/4
T 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$33.12
Glaser
High School Library (4) ($4.00)
Three Lakes 23152
11/24 - 12/15
M 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$33.12
Glaser
Three Lakes High School (4) ($4.00)
Minocqua 23153
11/25 - 12/16
T 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$33.12
Glaser
Lakeland Campus (4) ($4.00)
Crandon 23154
11/25 - 12/16
T 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$33.12
Glaser High School Library (4) ($4.00)
Could it be true that too many cookies and too much cache can make your computer unhappy? Join this class to learn some tips and tricks for keeping your computer running smoothly. You'll learn about system tools in Windows XP (and other operating systems), including ScanDisk/Error Checking and Disk Defragmenter. Learn to empty the secret hiding places that may clog up your computer. Explore how to get into Safe Mode to run diagnostics or systems tools, the components of System Restore in ME/XP, as well as how to make your computer run faster by cleaning up your startup. You'll also learn to download free software to scan and remove Spyware so that you have fewer system crashes and lockups while surfing the Web. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of computers in the Windows environment. 47-103-41004
Rhinelander 23141
11/10 - 11/17
M 9:00 am - Noon
$18.56
Glaser
Northern Advantage (2) ($4.00)
Eagle River 23142
11/10 - 11/17
M 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$18.56
Glaser
Northland Pines High School (2) ($4.00)
Tomahawk 23143
11/11 - 11/18
T 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$18.56
Glaser
Tomahawk High School (2) ($4.00)
Learn the basics of word processing using Microsoft Word and then learn to add interest to your documents. Getting started, editing, and changing the appearance of documents will be included. Also learn to use basic Word tools like spell check and help. Add interest to your documents by inserting pictures and creating fun bullets. Prerequisites: A good understanding of computer basics in the Windows environment and basic keyboarding skills. 42-103-42700
Minocqua 23099
10/13 - 11/3
M 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$33.12
Blanchard
Lakeland Campus (4) ($4.00)
OpenOffice is an open-source software available without commercial licenses or software purchase. Now learn to use the word processing component-Writer. You will learn that you can use this for anything from writing a quick letter to producing a long document. Auto-complete, auto-format, and real-time spelling check will make your hardest tasks easy. Join now to learn the ins and outs of this word processing software. You will be provided with a software CD at the start of the class, and will purchase the software manual at the first class session. Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge in a Windows environment, and basic keyboarding skills. 42-103-43001
Minocqua 23100
10/14 - 11/4
T 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$33.12
Glaser
Lakeland Campus (4) ($4.00)
Learn the basics of burning your own CDs through classroom demonstrations and hands-on practice. You can burn and share anything on a CD - your music just the way you like it, your photos, your videos, even backups of your critical data. This class will cover general concepts that can be used with most software and hardware available today. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of computers in a Windows environment. 47-103-41007
Minocqua 23144
11/11 - 11/18
T 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$18.56
Glaser
Lakeland Campus (2) ($4.00)
Rhinelander 23145
11/24 - 12/1
M 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$18.56
Glaser
Northern Advantage (2) ($4.00)
A portable application is a free program that is NOT installed on a computer's hard drive. Instead, it is stored and run from a USB flash drive. In this class, you will download and install on your USB flash drive a suite of portable applications including a web browser, email client, office suite, calendar/scheduler, instant messaging client, antivirus, Sudoku game, backup utility, and integrated menu. You must bring a USB flash drive with at least 512 megabytes of free space to class. Prerequisite: A working knowledge of the Windows environment, mouse and keyboard. 42-103-43002
Minocqua 23101
9/9 - 9/30
T 9:00 am - Noon
$33.12
Glaser
Lakeland Campus (4) ($4.00)
Rhinelander 23102
10/13 - 11/3
M 9:00 am - Noon
$33.12
Glaser
Northern Advantage (4) ($4.00)
Have you wanted to catch the national craze of selling on Ebay? Do you have things you would like to sell? This introductory class to selling online will teach you the basics of selling in this world wide market place. Learn how to write your item description, enter the pertinent information into the online format, and learn to monitor your items while they are being auctioned. We will actually list items for sale, and you will be able to watch the sale progress from one week to another. In addition, learn how to use Ebay as a research tool for item identification and appraisal. A basic understanding of computer skills and some digital camera experience are prerequisites for this course. 42-103-46214
Tomahawk 23111
10/23 - 10/30
Th 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$13.71
Zimmer
Tomahawk High School (2) ($4.00)
Learn Windows Movie Maker 2 which comes packaged with Windows XP and Vista. It can also be downloaded for free from Microsoft.com. This application will allow you to use Movie Maker's many features to create exciting movies or slide shows from captured video, digital photos, graphic files and more. The class begins with a basic overview of the Movie Maker 2 interface and advances to cover topics such as editing movie clips for insertion into a slideshow/movie, adding special effects, inserting transitions, creating titles, and adding music. Sample files of pictures, music, and video clips will be provided for the class project. 42-103-44502
Rhinelander 23390
10/16 - 10/23
Th 8:30 am - 11:30 am
$18.56
Fish
Northern Advantage (2) ($4.00)
Want to send electronic messages (email) to your friends, children, or grandchildren but aren't too sure what is involved? Then this easy-paced course is for you. Learn more about the basic parts of the email software Outlook Express. You will also learn to type, send, receive and reply to messages, and how to read and send a simple attachment. Prerequisites: A working knowledge of using computers in the Windows environment and how to use a mouse and keyboard. 42-103-46806
Rhinelander 23112
11/10 - 11/17
M 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$18.56
Glaser
Northern Advantage (2) ($4.00)
Minocqua 23113
11/11 - 11/18
T 9:00 am - Noon
$18.56
Glaser
Lakeland Campus (2) ($4.00)
Are you ready to go to the next level with your digital photography? This course will help you improve your digital photos by introducing you to Photoshop, the premier image editing program. You will explore and learn to use the various menus and tools to crop, adjust the exposure, retouch portraits, remove unwanted parts of the image, and many more useful techniques.
Class meets October 28 and 30, and November 4 and 6. Prerequisite: Students must be proficient maneuvering in the Windows environment and must be familiar with file management and other intermediate-level computer functions. 42-103-49000
Eagle River 23116
10/28 - 11/6
TTh 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$33.12
Gaffney
Northland Pines High School (4) ($4.00)
Digital cameras and scanners are ideal additions to your personal computer if you are interested in sharing and storing photographs and other images. This introductory course will provide an overview of the types of digital cameras and scanners available. You'll also learn how to install the needed hardware and software, and be introduced to the various uses of these items. 42-103-48900
Minocqua 23114
11/25 - 12/2
T 9:00 am - Noon
$18.56
Glaser
Lakeland Campus (2) ($4.00)
Rhinelander 23115
12/8 - 12/15
M 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$18.56
Glaser
Northern Advantage (2) ($4.00)
Do the people in your pictures have red eyes? Need to remove a few wrinkles and even out some skin tones? This course is designed to help you learn to modify digital photos and scanned images, and to make adjustments and corrections on your home computer. Learn the basics of photo editing, and soon you'll be able to crop, rotate, resize, and adjust the contrast or brightness of your digital photos and scanned images. Your edited photos will then be ready to use in emails, on websites, or in other printed projects. A variety of entry-level photo editing softwares will be discussed. Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of computers and saving/manipulating graphics. 47-103-47001
Minocqua 23158
12/9 - 12/16
T 9:00 am - Noon
$18.56
Glaser
Lakeland Campus (2) ($4.00)
Learn to design and build your own simple website in this introductory course. You will learn the basics of building a simple two-page website complete with text, pictures, background, sound, and links. Also learn the basics of text formatting. By the conclusion of the course you will have your own web page uploaded to a server so that it is available to everyone worldwide. Prerequisites: Students should have a working knowledge of computers before enrolling in this course. 47-103-48500
Rhinelander 23163
9/8 - 11/3
M 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$62.23
Glaser
Northern Advantage (8) ($4.00)