Adult Learning Center
Bringing Computer Skills to Adults
The Adult Learning Center of Rockland is an organization administered by volunteers whose goal is to bring computing skills to adults and, for those adults who may be somewhat "intimidated" about using a computer we will eliminate those fears. Using a computer can be "FUN"! The courses are designed for students who prefer a slower-paced approach to learning. To this end, each class has a maximum of eight students and is taught by an instructor who is assisted by two coaches who aid the student as he/she learns. Each student has the use of an individual PC while in the class. Most classes are scheduled for four consecutive weeks for two hours each week and are given in the morning and afternoons to fit the student's needs.
Course Offerings
Basic Skills
Develop familiarity with the mouse and the keyboard before advancing to the Introduction to Computers course.
Sessions: 1 - Course Fee: $10
Introduction to Computers
This course provides an introduction to using a computer, some word processing, accessing the internet and using e-mail.
Sessions: 6 - Course Fee: $60 - Manual: $15
Internet:
You will learn how to use an Internet browser to navigate through the Web, search for information, and customize the browser.
Sessions: 4 - Course Fee: $40 - Manual: $15
E-Mail:
You will learn how to send and receive e-mail messages and how to use address books and attachments.
Sessions: 4 - Course Fee: $40 - Manual: $15
Microsoft Word:
This course teaches the basic skills of word processing using Microsoft Word. It includes typing and editing simple documents,
formatting characters, words, paragraphs, and pages.
Sessions: 4 - Course Fee: $40 - Manual: $15
Picasa:
You will learn how to use this simple photo editing software. This free software from Google enables you to perform rudimentary
digital manipulation of images.
Sessions: 4 - Course Fee: $40 - Manual: $15
Tracing Your Roots with Genealogy
Using Family Tree Maker, you will learn how to start a family file. You will gain experience entering information,
showing relationships, adding pictures and sound and printing reports. On-line searches of standard and genealogy sources
are part of the course.
Sessions: 8 - Course Fee: $60
Computer Maintenance
You will learn how to delete unnecessary files and improve the performance of your computer. Microsoft updates,
backing up data, and internet security will also be covered.
Sessions: 1 - Course Fee: $10
How to Use a Digital Camera
This course covers the basic skills of operating a digital camera. You will also learn how to transfer images
from the camera to the computer.
Sessions: 1 - Course Fee: $10
eBay
An introduction to eBay with particular emphasis on the buying process. Students will be shown how to search for
items of interest and how to refine their search for the most pertinent items.
Sessions: 1 - Course Fee: $10
How to Use a Cell Phone
A free-form question and answer session to expand your skills beyond simply making phone calls.
Sessions: 1 - Course Fee: $10
Open Session
Come to our Open Session with questions on your course material or your computer. We are available to help you
on the first Thursday of the month between 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
Free