Re: [OS:N:] Seniors and open source

[Jay Scherrer <jay scherrer com>]

I've narrowed down a synopsis for a basic computing class at the Senior
Center. Please, let me know if this is on track. Sounds like the hints
they have been giving suggest to start very basic. So I've attached a
SC-C101 class objective "BasicComputerConcepts.html".

Thank you,
Jay Scherrer
  
On Fri, 2005-04-29 at 23:01 -0500, Christine F. Wanta wrote:
> jay,
> 
> we've got a very active seniors computing group and have done some
> wonderful demos (one of the seniors has become quite excellent at doing
> presentation on open source as well because of it ;->
> 
> I'm going to pass your request to a couple of people who should get back
> to you quickly...
> 
> good luck.
> 
> --christine
> 
> On Thu, 28 Apr 2005, Jay Scherrer wrote:
> 
> > Hello,
> > I was on this list awhile back, and wanted to see how we have
> > progressed. 
> > I am asking for some help on planning an open sourced introductory class
> > mainly for Seniors but open to all interested. Are there any suggested
> > sample syllabuses available from the list? I am probably going to use
> > the Open CD project <http://www.theopencd.org> for the classroom
> > material because we do have access to several Microsoft machines. But I
> > haven't quite taught a class before, let a lone to Seniors. The director
> > warned me that most of the Seniors are not very computer savvy. So any
> > idea's will be appreciated.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Jay Scherrer
> > 
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Computer concepts 101

Greenwood Senior Activity Center
Introduction to basic computer concepts
Spring 2005

Course Title: GSC-Computer 101, Introduction to basic computer concepts
Location: Greenwood Senior Center Computer Lab.
Cost: To be determined.
Course Schedule: To be determined.
Contact Information:
Course Instructor: Jay Scherrer
GSC office: ###.###.####  
Instructor e-mail: jay scherrer com
 
Required Supplies: 
The open CD from <http://theopencd.org>.
Which will be included with registration.

Program Overview:
Introduction to Basic computer concepts with emphasis on the use of Open Sourced software to prepare people interested in learning how to use and operate a home computer effectively. An introduction of Open Sourced software will enable the student to use their knowledge on a wide range of applications in use today. Coursework for the program has been designed to focus on six areas of study that will build the student's knowledge of basic computer operations.
These areas include:

Basics of Computer Operation.

Foundations of Basic File Structures.

How to create and save an Electronic Document.

Course Description:
This course is focused on the basic use of the computer as an authoring tool. Instruction will develop as students learn to use their particular skills, using the computer and Open Sourced programs to conduct basic computer operations.

Course Objectives:
By the end of the course you will be able to:

(1) Use of the basic computer functions.

A. Starting and stopping the computer.

B. Learn how to use keyboard and mouse to navigate the computer desktop.

C. Basic file structures and operations: Creating, Saving, Deleting files.

(2) How to create an electronic document.

A. Learn to start and stop basic programs.

B. Introduction to the Open Office program.

C. Saving and Opening existing documents.