Specialty Topic Workshops
Specialty topic workshops are one-day workshops that focus on specific computer subjects. Topics for the upcoming winter session include:
- Internet Shopping Workshop
- Email Workshop
- Buying a Personal Computer
- Making Computer Presentations (PowerPoint)
- Enhancing Greeting Cards
- Backing Up Your Computer Files
- Slide Shows from your Photographs
- eBay
Our Computer Learning Centers are people-powered and empowering in that they not only train Seniors, but also teach them to become trainers themselves, providing a means for Seniors to reinvest their learning in the human capital of their peers. Real time connections are made as Seniors -- through peer tutoring in the workshops -- help each other join the technological revolution.
 Another exciting "community" component of our program is its cross-generational link, provided through a facet we call "Seniors to Seniors." Here high school seniors can fulfill their community service graduation requirement by volunteering as tech mentors in our workshops.
Shalomnet Computer Classes
ShalomNet computer skills classes are specially designed for seniors, ages 60+. They teach you the skills needed to surf the web, and e-mail friends at JCCs around the U.S., and in Netanya, Israel and Kharkiv, Russia! ShalomNet classes are available in English & Russian. JCC ShalomNet is in partnership with the Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson Foundation.
For the current schedule of classes, call 761-7500, ext. 274.
- Basic Computers, Part 1
- No previous computer knowledge is required. Learn basic computer terms and operations.
- Basic Computers, Part 2
- Use the basic word processing program "Notepad" to learn about typing on a computer. Also start using buttons, input boxes and menus.
- Searching the Internet, Part 1
- Prerequisite: Basic Computers, Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent knowledge.
Learn how to navigate through the World Wide Web with a browser. Use Search Engines, and Hyperlinks. Visit some interesting websites, such as Ellis Island.com and more!
- Searching the Internet, Part 2
- Review and practice skills, then use Browser Buttons to make Internet navigation easier. Learn how to download games, music & pictures. Find out about viruses/anti-virus programs.
- E-Mail, Part 1
- Set up your own ShalomNet e-mail account, and learn how to read, write, send, and reply to messages to E-Pal friends all over the country and the world!
- E-mail, Part 2
- Learn how to log on and off your ShalomNet account, and set up your Address Book and Folders.
ShalomNet Computer Usage
To use the JCC ShalomNet computers, you must complete the entire 6-part series of classes (see above) or pass a computer skills test, and agree to the JCC computer usage policies.
ShalomNet computers are usually available for use:
Mon., Wed., & Fri., 10 AM - Noon, unless a class is in session.
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