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Computer course offered for seniors

September 9, 2003

CARROLLTON, GA - Anyone living in today’s technology-based society needs to understand a few basic computer skills — even senior citizens. Learning to use a computer might seem like an impossible task for senior citizens who do not understand computer jargon, but seniors do not have to be intimidated by computers anymore.

This fall, the University of West Georgia Department of Continuing Education will offer several classes specifically aimed at teaching senior citizens basic computing skills. These relaxed-paced classes will be taught in an easy-to-follow manner and will only cover the necessities.
Six classes will be offered at a very low cost, and participants can choose to take as many or as few as they would like. Each class will be offered on a Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon in the Ingram Library Computer Lab on the Carrollton campus.

The first class, Turning it On! on Sept. 30, will cover the correct way to turn a computer on and off and how to use the mouse, icons and taskbar. This is the most basic class for beginners, and it is essential for participants who do not have much experience with computers. On Oct. 7, Seeing Through Windows, another essential class, will teach students how to locate files and control windows.

Paint, which will be offered on Oct. 14, will show participants how to create works of art on their computers. On Oct. 21, Letters that Need Stamps will cover how to produce letters, as well as create, save and print documents on the computer.

In Email on Oct. 28, students will create a free Internet mailbox, learn how to attach files, send photos, open attachments and forward emails. The last class to be offered will be Internet, on Nov. 4, which will show participants how to explore free and
interesting Internet sites.

The fee is only $19 for each class. In addition, the Continuing Education Department will offer May I Ask Just One Question, a $5 question and answer session on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Ingram Library Computer Lab, which will allow seniors to ask basic computer questions. The session is for beginners, and all questions will be answered in an understandable manner.

The computer classes are also being offered at the UWG Newnan Center. For more information or to register for classes at either location, contact the Department of Continuing Education at 770-836-6610.

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