Genealogy 2: The Next Step

Prerequisite(s): Ability to use a Web browser.

This class is designed for those who have started their family history research but are looking for some guidance. We will look at some of the lesser-used and harder to obtain records — both online and offline — as well as discuss research strategies to help track down elusive ancestors who seem to be hiding. Bring some information about the ancestors you are researching to the first class.

Google Tools: For Educators, For ALL! Connecting and Simplifying Your Life and Work

Prerequisite(s): "Computer Basics: Windows," "Computer Basics: Mac & iMac," or equivalent experience; ideas for integrating technology into your classroom, and a Google account.

Google Tools, Evernote, shared calendars and life in the cloud: Keeping up with new Web 2.0 tools can be confusing. This workshop will help you evaluate and integrate these productivity tools into your daily routine. Take advantage of freeware that supports what you need to do, not make it more complicated.

This class qualifies for 0.70 Continuing Education Units approved by the State of Michigan Board of Education.
This class qualifies for 0.80 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College.
For more information, visit Michigan Educator Continuing Education.

HTML/XHTML with CSS: Level 2

Prerequisite(s): "HTML/XHTML: Level 1" or equivalent experience.

Create webpages, coding HTML/XHTML by hand, as you move on to more advanced features of working with HTML/XHTML. You'll learn how to use tables, frames, forms, metadata, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for basic web design. The class emphasizes compliance with Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) so your pages work with various browsers and comply with web standards.

This class may be taken as an elective for WCC's E-Marketing Certificate. The optional book, "HTML, XHTML & CSS, Sixth Edition," ISBN 9780321430847, is available at the WCC Bookstore.
This class qualifies for 0.80 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College.
For more information, visit E-Marketing Certificate.

Illustrator: Level 1

Prerequisite(s): "Computer Basics: Mac and iMac" or equivalent experience.

Illustrator is the leading vector-graphics drawing software for creating artwork for print, video, the Web, and mobile devices. Get started using the menus, palettes and cool built-in tools to express yourself and your ideas.

The optional book, "Illustrator CS5 for Windows and MacIntosh," ISBN 9780321706614, is available at the WCC Bookstore. This workshop will be in a Mac lab.
This class qualifies for 0.80 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College.

Microsoft Office 2010: What's in it for You?

Prerequisite(s): "Computer Basics: Windows" or equivalent experience.

Curious about Microsoft Office? What is the difference between MS Word, WordPad and Notepad? Maybe you'd like to try Excel for your household budgeting or create a fun PowerPoint to display photos in a slideshow? Microsoft Office comes with a simple to use picture library manager and image editor. Get started with short, structured projects that will introduce you to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Windows Picture Editor. You'll leave class well prepared for individual application classes here at WCC and other online options.

The required book, "Easy Microsoft Office 2010: See it done. Do it yourself," ISBN 9780789743282, is available at the WCC Bookstore. Please bring it to the first class.
This class qualifies for 0.80 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College.

OneNote Everything Where You Can Find It

Prerequisite(s): "Computer Basics: Windows" or equivalent experience and familiarity with MS Office applications.

Picture this: You have a project to do, so you develop a budget in Excel, create documents in Word, and find lots of useful web links, pictures and video clips that align perfectly with the project you start accumulating notes from meetings and phone conversations. Now figure out how you're going to keep track of all this and share it with your project team...and the boss! OR...maybe you are planning a vacation...so you create a budget in Excel, save Google Maps of recommended restaurants and web links for places to visit. Wouldn't it be nice to have one place to keep everything and be able to find it when you need it? There is: Microsoft OneNote is an electronic version of the familiar tabbed ring binder that can be used to take notes and gather material from other applications in one place. It's part of the MS Office Suite and integration with other Office applications and Internet Explorer helps make your work as seamless as possible.

This class qualifies for 0.40 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College.

Photoshop All for Less

Prerequisite(s): "Computer Basics: Windows" or equivalent experience.

Take this class, which combines all three levels of Photoshop, and save 10 percent off your tuition. The class schedule, location,prerequisites, and other notes are included in the listings for "Photoshop Level 1," "Photoshop Level 2," and "Photoshop Level 3."

This class may be taken as an elective for WCC's E-Marketing Certificate. Registration for this option is online only and non-refundable after the class starts.
For more information, visit E-Marketing Certificate.

Photoshop Elements All for Less

Prerequisite(s): "Computer Basics: Windows" or equivalent experience.

Take this class, which combines both levels of Photoshop Elements, and save 10 percent off your tuition. The class schedule, location, prerequisites, and other notes are included in the listings for "Photoshop Elements: Level 1" and "Photoshop Elements: Level 2".

This class may be taken as an elective for WCC's E-Marketing Certificate. Registration for this option is online only and non-refundable after the class starts. The optional book, "Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 Classroom in a Book," ISBN 9780321749734, is available at the WCC Bookstore.
For more information, visit E-Marketing Certificate.

Photoshop Elements Level 1

Prerequisite(s): "Computer Basics: Windows," or equivalent Windows class or experience.

Photoshop Elements offers the power of full-blown Photoshop software at a fraction of the price and learning curve. Work with images from digital cameras or scanners. Correct color, change tonal values, repair damaged or less-than-perfect photos, use layers, and prepare images for the web and email. Use the organizer to locate, view, and catalog your images so you can file them once and find them later.

This class may be taken as an elective for WCC's E-Marketing Certificate. Users of versions 7-9 are welcome; v.9 is used in class. The optional book, "Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 Classroom in a Book," ISBN 9780321749734, is available at the WCC Bookstore.
For more information, visit E-Marketing Certificate.

Photoshop Elements Level 2

Prerequisite(s): "Photoshop Elements: Level 1," or equivalent experience.

Learn more about layers, changing and adding color, painting, customizing brush tools, shapes, and type features. Need to make the same changes to multiple images? Learn how batch processing will make your images consistently better, faster.

This class may be taken as an elective for WCC's E-Marketing Certificate. Users of versions 7-9 are welcome; v.9 is used in class. The optional book, "Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 Classroom in a Book," ISBN 9780321749734, is available at the WCC Bookstore.
For more information, visit E-Marketing Certificate.