NAUGATUCK ADULT and CONTINUING EDUCATION
543 Rubber Ave.
Naugatuck, CT  06770
U.S.A.

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COMPUTER  COURSES
 

Naugatuck Continuing Education has a
NEW state of the art Computer Lab

Sufficient Enrollment

We will notify you ONLY if your class is canceled.
If we do not contact you, please assume your class is a "GO."

Refund Policy

If you must withdraw from any class, please notify us at least three days prior to the first class to be assured of receiving a full refund. Participants who withdraw after this time will be charged a 15% processing fee. No refunds will be given after the second session of a class. For one-session classes, participants must withdraw three days prior to the date of the session to receive a refund.

Material Fees

Additional fees and/or materials are required for some courses. Check the course description for the cost of such fees which are paid directly to the instructor.

Class Cancellation

Whenever the Naugatuck Public Schools are closed, Adult and Continuing Education classes do not meet. If inclement weather begins during the afternoon hours, listen to one of the following radio stations: 100.5 WRCH-FM, 96.5 WTIC-FM, 1080 WTIC-AM, 1320 WATR-AM. If a specific class is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances with the instructor, it will be held the following week on the same day and time.

Physical Education, Nature and Outdoor Courses

All of these courses can be strenuous; please consult a physician before signing up. By enrolling in these courses, you indicate you have no physical condition or health history that would make your participation hazardous to your health.

Accessibility

Individuals with a disability who need accommodations are requested to contact Lori Ferreira at least two weeks before the scheduled event.

Notes:

Some of our courses are taught by people who may be financial planners, sales persons, or are actively involved in a business or profession that is related to the subjects they teach. We endorse their ability as instructors, but make no comment as to their professional skills or the value of any product they sell. We reserve the right to change faculty, course content, location, or time and date of a course or cancel a class if necessary.

How to Buy a PC

Is a new computer on your family’s shopping list? Before investing in a computer, make sure your new machine is right for you. This course will provide you with a working knowledge of RAM, hard drives, CD ROM drives, modems, and other computing hardware. The implications of Window ’98 vs. Windows 2000 will be discussed as well as retail and mail order buying options.

Day: Tues.  ~  1 session  ~  Date: Sept. 18  ~  Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: P. Clarke  ~  Cost: $15  ~  Room: C 104
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Computers for the Absolute Beginner

This seminar is designed for you if you are a new computer user or are planning to obtain your first computer. Windows and MacIntosh computers are discussed. You will learn how these machines think and how they communicate with their hardware. Explore the Windows operating system and learn how to control your desktop. An introduction to word processing and spreadsheets is included.

Day: Thurs.  ~  3 sessions  ~  Date: Sept. 20  ~  Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: P. Clarke  ~  Cost: $54  ~  Room: C 104
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Microsoft® Windows

To upgrade or not to upgrade….you may be one of the more than 50 million Windows users asking this question! Perhaps you’ve just purchased a computer and the operating system is already installed. Where did it come from and how does it work? What is the difference between Windows 98, 2000 and NT? What about Windows XP? How big of a computer will it need to run? What new programs are included? Come travel the road to Microsoft® Windows with us and find out what the fuss is all about. All questions answered in easy to understand language with plenty of hands-on exercises.

Day: Tues.  ~  6 sessions  ~  Date: Oct. 23  ~  Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: P. Clarke  ~  Cost: $108  ~  Room: C104

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Introduction to Microsoft Excel 5.0 for Windows

Excel is gaining popularity in the PC world as a powerful spreadsheet. This course will introduce you to what spreadsheets are and how they work, how to create and edit a spreadsheet, use the copy and move commands, and add and delete rows, columns and ranges. You will learn how to get your spreadsheet in readable printout form and you will be able to create and print graphs. After this class, you’ll have the capability to create, edit, retrieve, save, and printout Excel spreadsheets and graphs.

Day: Tues.  ~  6 sessions  ~  Date: Oct. 2  ~  Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
Instructor J. Holcomb  ~  Cost: $81  ~  Room: J 228

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Introduction to Internet

Join your friends and business associates on the information super highway with this introduction to Internet. Learn the history of the ‘Net, how to setup and configure your web browser, make the most of the top search engines and use e-mail and newsgroups. Learn how to find and download files. Use Telnet to look up books on the CT State Library System. You will browse the World Wide Web and be introduced to the basics of FTP and Telnet. Internet can change your life—let us show you how.

Day: Thurs.  ~   4 sessions  ~  Date: Oct. 25  ~  Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: P. Clarke  ~  Cost: $72  ~  Room: C 104

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Advanced Internet

This advanced class will prepare you to gain the most from your real-time experience in Internet interactions. Don’t be a "newbie"; learn the proper etiquette for non –verbal communication. Practice using Instant Messaging and Chat programs to talk to people around the world. Make long distance phone calls for free from your computer, send voice and video across the ‘Net. Got an idea? Put it on the Web! Learn the where’s and how’s of building your first webpage. You too can travel the information super highway and be a competent citizen of cyberspace.

Day: Wed.  ~  4 sessions  ~  Date: Nov. 28  ~  Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: P. Clarke  ~  Cost: $72  ~  Room: C 104

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Quicken 2001 Deluxe for Windows

The Taxman Cometh! Here is the latest financial software from Intuit with new ways to help you build wealth, save money on taxes, pay bills faster and easier, create blueprints to meet your specific goals, and more. Quicken 2001 Deluxe helps you better manage the seven key areas of your finances: Banking, Investing, Taxes, Planning, Loans, Insurance, and Spending & Saving. It’s packed with powerful features and enhancements that let you see the complete picture of your finances. Basic computer skills and experience with Windows necessary

Day: Mon.  ~  6 sessions  ~  Date: Oct. 22  ~  Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: P. Clarke  ~  Cost: $108  ~  Room: C 104

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Microsoft Power Point 2000

Microsoft Power Point 2000 provides a complete set of tools for creating powerful presentations. Now it is easier than ever to organize, illustrate, and deliver your ideas professionally. Whether you’re conducting a meeting, presenting at a conference, or delivering your message over the Internet, the Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 presentation graphics program provides the tools you need to make your point---powerfully! Basic computer skills and experience with Windows necessary.

Day: Wed.  ~  4 sessions  ~  Date: Oct. 24  ~  Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: P. Clarke  ~  Cost: $72  ~  Room: C 104

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Introducción a las Computadoras Personales

¿Acaba de comprar o piensa comprar su primera computadora para la casa u oficina? ¿Quiere saber de que se trata cuando se hablan de los megabytes, RAM o ROM? ¿Quiere aprovechar al maximo su inversión? Este curso introductorio esta diseñado para el nuevo usuario con el fin de aclarar las funciones y beneficios de la computadora personal. Aprenderá como piensan estas máquinas y como se comunican con los diferentes componentes. Explora el sistema operativo Windows y aprenda manejar y organizar sus archivos. Se incluye una introducción a programas de procesamiento de textos y hojas de cálculo.

Day: Wed.  ~  4 sessions  ~  Date: Sept. 19  ~  Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: P. Clarke  ~  Cost: $72  ~  Room: C 104

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Digital Photography Just for the Fun of It!

Have you always wanted to send a recent family picture to the relatives on the other coast? This one-day course will have you snapping those shots and e-mailing them off in no time. Different methods of getting your images into the computer will be demonstrated. Once loaded, what do you do with them? Design cards, send via e-mail or upload them to the Internet! Simple digital cameras will be provided for hands-on exercises. Bring your own camera to practice with and get your questions answered today. Aunt Martha, living out in California, will be glad you did!

Day: Sat.  ~  1 session  ~  Date: Sept. 29  ~  Time: 9:30-12 noon
Instructor: P. Clarke  ~  Cost: $24  ~  Room: C 104

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