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Here's a list of available departments and areas of study: Technology:| Assistive Technology | | Computer and Information Sciences | | | Computer Basics 101
Do you find yourself intimidated by computer jargon? Would you like to have a clearer understanding (in non-jargon language) of how your computer works? Computer Basics 101 will both demonstrate and explain how your computer works in an easy-to-follow, self-paced format. This class is designed for the first time computer user, but it's also intended for those whose familiarity with computers is limited and who want a better understanding of the basics. It's also geared towards anyone who has not grown up with a personal computer and now needs to acquire the same assuredness of the younger internet-surfing generation. When you complete this course, you will be able to navigate your computer system, be familiar with some of the most popular software, know how and where to find difficult information quickly, and navigate the internet with the utmost confidence. Whether you're a novice or simply someone facing a daunting basic computer skill challenge, this course will give you a greater understanding and confidence in your technical skills--whether on your home or office computer. So why not join today and let's take the stress out of using your computer! | | | PowerPoint 2007
The purpose of this course is to help you understand what PowerPoint 2007 can do for you, whether you are familiar with PowerPoint 2003 or new to the application altogether. One of the most noticeable changes is the new user interface called the Microsoft Office Fluent which allows for the creation of dynamic, professional presentations in a much shorter period of time than earlier versions of PowerPoint. The Fluent interface has all commands, toolbars and task panes categorized into tabs and related groups. For the purpose of this course, we will call the Fluent user interface the ribbon. In general, the Ribbon tabs are separated into three levels (see corresponding numbers in Figure 0.1): The general type of task (i.e., Home) Categories of sub-tasks (i.e., Slides) Specific commands (i.e., New Slide) Figure 0.2 shows the Insert Tab, which displays PowerPoint 2007's larger, easier to read icons along with an overall view of the application's new look. Among the many new options offered by PowerPoint 2007 are new themes and quick styles, custom slide layouts, Smart Art graphics, more advanced graphic effects for text, pictures, objects, charts, graphs and tables, more effective proofing tools, user-friendly collaboration and permission features, and much more. This course will walk you through PowerPoint 2007, beginning with the basics and lead you through to some of the most advanced features available, offering additional helpful tips and hints along the way. Course Goals After completing this course, students will be able to: Demonstrate understanding of the terminology and elements of presentations Distinguish between the different options available for creating a presentation Utilize the basics of a slide show including goals and effectiveness of a presentation Create and manipulate text and text boxes using available tools and features Employ the use of themes, styles and backgrounds Create, format and make use of charts, graphs and tables Insert, format and edit Smart Art, pictures and clipart Incorporate sound, video and animation into a presentation Create macro enabled presentations Utilize the quick access toolbar and the slide master Troubleshoot error messages and utilize both online and offline help files Package and publish a presentation on the web and in other Office 2007 applications Course Structure This course is broken down into twelve lessons to take you through each of the tools that PowerPoint 2007 offers the user. Each lesson will cover learning goals and each goal is associated with one aspect of PowerPoint 2007. You will be able to confirm your knowledge and understanding through a series of mini quizzes at the end of each Lesson. Answers to the quiz are at the back of this course. We recommend that you practice with PowerPoint 2007 to gain the best understanding of each lesson. Each lesson will also include hyperlinks for you to find further information online along with hot tips. As with all software, not everything runs smoothly all the time in PowerPoint 2007 and in each lesson we will also alert you to common errors or pitfalls to watch out for. Before you begin: If you are a current user of Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 or an earlier version, before you download 2007 we recommend you uninstall these programs. PowerPoint 2007 may not download properly if you are operating a previous version. While this course is aimed at both beginners and advanced users, we take for granted that you already know how to turn your computer on, use your mouse and can understand in basic terms how to operate your computer. | | | Understanding Computer & Internet Terminology
This course has been designed for people who use computer and Internet related technology at all levels . It introduces and explores general computing and Internet related concepts and terminology with definitions as well as picture and image illustrations. The concepts and terminology are carefully chosen for the average technology user to exclude terms that are too technical. After taking this course, students will come away with a deeper understanding and better appreciation of the computer and Internet related technologies and become better educated and better versed technology users and consumers. If you are more interested in understanding how computers work, though, you might want to take my 'Understanding Computers' course. If you are interested in exploring different online communications technology, I encourage you to take my 'Netiquette, Emoticons, and Abbreviations for Online Communications' course, which introduces and explains the proper use of netiquette, emoticons, abbreviations, and concepts and terminology for online communications, such as email, discussion forums, chat, and instant messaging. | | Computer Programming | | | Cascading Style Sheets
In this course you will learn the basics of Cascading Style Sheets - how to save time and effort by separating content from design. CSS gives you control, and enables you to edit or altar one page or your entire Web site in moments instead of hours. You will learn how to convert HTML tags to CSS elements, and to control those elements in the DOM (document object model) with Java Script and DHTML to quickly create and maintain professional looking, dynamic pages and Web sites. | | Computer Science | | Computer Systems Analysis | | Educational Technology | | Home Schooling | | | All About The Environment
The environment is everything around you. It makes up the world you live in. People's attitude can help or harm the environment. Not knowing how they can help is part of the problem. It is required that children know certain Environment Facts at home or for school. This course will meet those requirements. This course is written in simple layman terms, but more advanced facts are presented in this manner. The younger ones can learn right along with the older students. Using many different learning skills, in the form of games, printout lessons, and additional activities, we will show you how you can help protect your environment. | | | Dictionary/Thesaurus Skills
Every person, no matter what the curriculum, needs to know their Dictionary and Thesaurus Skills. These must be learned in order to achieve the basics of reading and writing . The skills taught in this course include, Synonyms, Homonyms, Compound Words, Word Definitions, Alphabetical order, Spelling, Adjectives, Verbs, Nouns and many other parts of speech. Each lesson could take a day or a week depending on your thoroughness. The lessons in this course are loaded with Educational Activities and FUN Learning! We have started with 15 core lessons and are adding more as we progressed, to keep the learning fresh. Each Class Lesson provides a logical method of breaking down the parts of speech and other information needed to learn Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Language Skills. The corresponding assignments will achieve the 'hands-on' approach of instruction', where we have loaded the course with over five dozen printouts, puzzles, games, and other teaching activities! Along the way, you will find Class polls and forum discussion, to see how others are learning from the class. There are over 60 related Net Links to learn from, and over two dozen References and Resources for Dictionaries, Thesaurus, Encyclopedias, media, books, and more! To complement your class lessons, there are seven or more self quizzes, online quizzes and tests, to verify your newly learned skills. ****As a special bonus, included in the course, there is a Science class on Plants and Botany, various History facts of the world, including Ancient Egypt and more, a Writing unit where sentence parts are used, and many more spelling and language lessons!**** | | | Introduction to Gardening
Does spring weather make you wish to get your hands dirty in the garden? Is your neighbor's garden the envy of your eye? Have you always wanted to start a garden but just were not sure how to start? The easiest way make this decision is to take a class that will guide you step by easy step through the process of deciding what kind of garden you wish to start, where to place it, how to be certain that the soil is ready and good for growing, how to know what to plant and where to plant it. Basic Gardening will take you from the basic plant parts, and why they are important all the way to the production of fruit. You will discover the importance of having good soil, and what that means, and how to correct it in your yard. The gardener's best friend is the composter, and the beginning gardener needs to understand just what composting is and why that is such an important skill. Becoming more aware of the ecology of our world and how we can work with it rather than against it is a very important lesson. You will also learn about plant hardiness and planting zones; about the most important date in a gardener's life: the date of the last spring frost. You will learn about plant propagation, the proper care of seedlings, and how to care for newly transplanted additions to your garden. You will even learn how to repel pests and attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard. Basic Gardening is a class to give the novice gardener all the basic information necessary to begin the most popular U.S. hobby to date: gardening. | | | Self Improvement Development Expo
The Self Improvement Development Expo. is a course designed to help people, help themselves. In turn they will help others. This course uses techniques that are down to earth and easy to understand. While the focus is motivation and inspiration, our goal is self improvement. Our goal is to inspire all people to live with a passion that will influence each and every aspect of their life. Simple training techniques that will result in a more effective lifestyle. Whether at home, work, or play, your presence should make a difference. Today, many people are being challenged in various areas of life. The family, the workplace, finances, and relationships, just to name a few. At times, life in general can easily present obstacles that are hard to overcome. Whether you are seeking professional or personal power, my course will aid in the process of positive growth transformation. Learn how to use the tools that are essential to your progress. Reach out and take the first step to solving life's challenges today! | | | Teach Library Skills 2
This course teaches you how to navigate the library easily, and with confidence. You will learn the system of shelving, book classifications, and all the other important components to library efficiency. We will go into depth on subjects like History, Science, Health, Math, Zoology and much more. In addition to the many learning skills in the course, with your enrollment, you will receive a free copy of our beginners course Learn How to Teach Library Skills. Remember, if you are a student age 13 or under, an adult must enroll you. This class will meet all the education requirements and eduation standards of the elementary student. | | | Unit Studies 101
This is a two-part class, the purpose of which is to provide you with the tools necessary to develop your own unit studies course for either homeschool or classroom purposes. Part 1 walks you through the process of building your own unit study course in general terms. Part 2 applies the concepts discussed previously to the topic of baseball and gives you a variety of suggestions for creating a unit study that covers all the major subject areas. During this course, you will learn the purpose of a unit study, how to pick a suitable topic, how to find resources to support it, how to apply your chosen topic across subject areas, and how to research and plan a unit study. These are strategies you can use to build a unit study using any topic you like. To help you apply these concepts more specifically, Part 2 uses all the principles learned in Part I to build a unit study on baseball. You will learn how to turn the sport of baseball into a way to teach U.S. History, race relations in the U.S., Economics, Comparative Social Studies, Art, Science, Music, Math, and Language Arts. You will also learn some helpful strategies for developing a capstone activity: the Field Trip. | | HTML | | Information and Management Systems | | | Six Sigma
Welcome to Six Sigma! Six Sigma is a business and data-driven, disciplined approach to minimizing defects in any type of process (be it manufacturing or services). Popularized in the mid-90's by companies such as Motorola and GE, Six Sigma has grown greatly in acceptance among thousands of companies, and has proven to be both a time and money saver when implemented properly. This course is designed to provide students with an overview of Six Sigma and the DMAIC methodology. This course assumes students have no prior knowledge about Six Sigma, Quality, or Lean and delivers lessons and examples to build management skills. We examine Six Sigma case studies from various perspectives- Human Resources, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Construction, Government, Finance, and IT. Specific topics include: Maximizing Business Value, Critical to Quality, Voice of the Customer, Measurement Systems, Data Collection Plans, Design of Experiments, Analysis, Process Control, and Response Plans. Students who are interested in mastering the Six Sigma methodology can also use this course for that purpose. | | Information Technology | | | Computer Basics 101
Do you find yourself intimidated by computer jargon? Would you like to have a clearer understanding (in non-jargon language) of how your computer works? Computer Basics 101 will both demonstrate and explain how your computer works in an easy-to-follow, self-paced format. This class is designed for the first time computer user, but it's also intended for those whose familiarity with computers is limited and who want a better understanding of the basics. It's also geared towards anyone who has not grown up with a personal computer and now needs to acquire the same assuredness of the younger internet-surfing generation. When you complete this course, you will be able to navigate your computer system, be familiar with some of the most popular software, know how and where to find difficult information quickly, and navigate the internet with the utmost confidence. Whether you're a novice or simply someone facing a daunting basic computer skill challenge, this course will give you a greater understanding and confidence in your technical skills--whether on your home or office computer. So why not join today and let's take the stress out of using your computer! | | | Understanding Technology
This is an introductory technology course on using and understanding information technology for people who use computers as everyday tools both at home and at workplace, not for individuals aiming to learn programming and designing computer systems. This course focuses on communications using computer technology, the digital revolution, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. It covers the fundamental computing concepts surrounding the digital age including software, hardware, data, people, communications, and procedures. It also examines ethical issues in the information age and investigates emerging technologies that could impact individuals as well as businesses and organizations in the future. This course is designed in a logical sequence and format to help the average user to better understand and utilize information technology. If you are also interested in how computers work, I encourage you to take my Understanding Computers class as well. If you would like to become well versed in general computing or Internet related concepts and terminology, check out my Understanding Computer & Internet Terminology class. If you use online communication a lot or are just starting to use various online communcations tools such as email, chat, instant messaging (IM), and etc, I strongly recommand my Netiquette, Emoticons, and Abbreviations for Online Communications class, a fun class that introduces and explains the proper use of netiquette, emoticons, abbreviations, and concepts and terminology for online communications, such as email, discussion forums, chat, and instant messaging. | | Online Learning | | | Understanding Parapsychology and the Paranormal
A look at the components of the fascinating world of parapsychology and the paranormal. Parapsychology takes a look at how we perceive ourselves and events outside our own personal world and what we understand about these paradigms. During this course you will investigate your own feelings and opinions about the paranormal and parapsychology and you will enter into a new and interesting personal journey as these feelings are uncovered. Is there more to the human condition than merely blood, skin , bone and nerves? Find out as we explore some interesting topics on this course. Topics covered include reincarnation & past lives, channeling, dreams, out of body experiences, astral travel, numerology, automatic writing, meditation and visualization, auras, colors, crystals, dowsing, energy healing and much, much more. | | Programming C++ | | Programming CGI | | Programming Java | | Programming Javascript | | Programming Pascal | | Programming Perl | | Programming SQL | | Programming Visual Basic | | Robotics | | Satellites | | Technology | | | Adobe Flash Introduction
Flash is a very popular authoring software for creating interactive animation for the web - from simple animated logos to full scale Flash web sites. Anyone can create a movie, this class shows you how to do everything in Flash the right way! Great ideas deserve great tools - Flash plays an integral part in bringing your websites and video to life online. Flash provides full design control to maximize creativity, resulting in a consistent end-user experience across a variety of platforms. Flash is complex web development standard for delivering rich, interactive content in a bandwidth-friendly way. This Introductory class will ease you into learning the program with interactive step-by-step instructions, sample files, and guidance from the instructor. Focus is on learning the interface, tools, and basic features of Flash while creating different types of animation and publishing content for the Web. You will create animated logos, buttons, and simple movies to brighten up your web site. This course is designed for: Students who wish to create engaging interactive experiences online. Web designers, educators, or entry-level programmers who need a solid foundation in Web design, programming, or marketing via the Web. Personal or professional interests in web development. The only limits you have with Flash are those of your imagination. The following examples give you an idea of where you can take Flash: Web sites - www.2advanced.com Interactive learning - www.techsmith.com Photo Album & Gallery Slideshow Slideshow Presentations Game development - www.flasharcade.com Marketing - www.volkswagen.com Online advertising - such as Amazon.com , Yahoo! , and MSN The benefits of taking this online course includes immediate cost reduction of having to send someone for training or hiring a Flash designer. Don't know what Flash is? Visit www.adobe.com/software/flash/ and rush back here to get into what is considered to be the most important revolution in web design! Adobe provides a 30-day free trial: www.adobe.com/go/tryflash Flash MX2004, Flash 8, or Flash CS3 software is required. Registered students may be eligible for discounted software....contact the instructor for details. | | Telecommunications | | XML |
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