OASIS Computer Classes
Locations:
Crestview Senior Living Computer Lab
8660 Grant Road (off of Watson Road, east of Crestwood Mall)
Clayton OASIS at the Center of Clayton
50 Gay Avenue (east of 170, off of Ladue/Maryland)
Exploring Google
Google is a leading search engine that helps you locate information on the Internet. In this course, you will learn about some of the other useful fun features of Google, including news, maps, videos, calendars and health and financial information.
Clayton OASIS 126
Friday, Jun 1&8, 1:00-3:00, Fee: $20; Sessions:2
Clayton OASIS 129
Friday, Jul 27 & Aug 3, 1:00-3:00, Fee:$20; Sessions:2
Introduction to the Internet
Learn how to navigate the Internet and use email to keep in touch with your friends and family. Before taking this course, you should have some basic computer skills and a general understanding of the Windows operating system.
Crestview OASIS 808
Monday, Jun 4-Jul 9, 10:00-12:00, Fee: $60; Sessions: 6
Crestview OASIS 814
Monday, Aug 27-Oct 8, 1:00-3:00, Fee: $60; Sessions: 6
Picture This: An Introduction to Digital Photography
Would you like to be able to send and receive pictures of your family and friends through email? This course will allow you to do just that by introducing you to the vocabulary, concepts and equipment you need to be a digital photographer.
Crestview OASIS 809
Monday, Jun 4 & 11, 1:00-3:00, Fee: $20; Sessions: 2
Clayton OASIS 128
Friday, Jul 20 & 27, 10:00-12:00, Fee: $20; Sessions:2
Fantastic Photos with Picasa
Want to learn how to enhance, organize and share your digital photos? In this course you will learn how to edit and crop photos, organize them and create beautiful albums, collages and slideshows. Plus, you’ll learn how to share digital photos with family and friends via email and the Internet.
Crestview OASIS 810
Monday, Jun 18-Jul 9, 1:00-3:00, Fee: $40; Sessions: 4
Going, Going, Gone: An Introduction to eBay
eBay is the largest and most active auction site on the Internet, featuring everything from books to cars. Learn the ins and outs of using eBay to buy or sell items online.
Crestview OASIS 815
Wednesday, Jul 11 & 18, 1:00-3:00, Fee: $20; Sessions: 2
Clayton OASIS 133
Friday, Sep 7 & 14, 10:00-12:00, Fee: $20; Sessions:2
Introduction to Microsoft Word
In this course you will learn valuable word processing skills like creating, saving and retrieving documents; inserting and deleting text; formatting text; and using cut, copy and paste. Before you take this course, you should have some experience with the computer and the Windows operating system.
Crestview OASIS 811
Monday, Jul 16-Aug 20, 10:00-12:00, Fee: $60; Sessions: 6
Wellness on the Web
This class will help you find resources for health-related issues. Explore many websites recommended by OASIS, including the Better Choices, Better Health online workshop. You will also learn to be wary of inaccurate websites dealing with health topics.
Clayton OASIS 127
Friday, Jul 13 & 20, 1:00-3:00, Fee:$20; Sessions: 2
Introduction to Computers
Get connected – learn how to get started using a computer. We’ll cover the Windows operating system, terminology, basic keyboarding and mouse skills, as well as some basic word processing. No experience is needed.
Clayton OASIS 125
Friday, Jun 1-Jul 6, 10:00-12:00, Fee:$60; Sessions: 6
Crestview OASIS 812
Monday, Jul 16-Aug 20, 1:00-3:00, Fee: $60; Sessions: 6
Me, My Family and I: An Introduction to Genealogy
This course is designed as an introduction to online genealogy to help you learn vocabulary, get organized and begin to sort through the possibilities. You will go on to do your own research and make your own discoveries.
Crestview OASIS 817
Wednesday, Jul 18 & 25, 10:00-12:00, Fee: $20; Sessions: 2
Clayton OASIS 130
Friday, Aug 3 & 10, 10:00-12:00, Fee:$20; Sessions: 2
YouTube
Lou Matustik
Youtube is a video-sharing website on which users can upload, share and view videos. Learn how to navigate this site and how to post your own videos.
Crestview OASIS 556
Tuesday, Jul 24, 10:00-12:00, Fee: $10
Craigslist
Lou Matustik
Learn to use this fascinating and useful website to buy, sell or get things free.
Crestview OASIS 557
Tuesday, Jul 31, 10:00-12:00, Fee: $10
Going Wireless: How to Use Wi-Fi
Get your internet access to go! Wi-Fi is the wireless Internet connection available at many coffee shops,
libraries and airports. Learn all about Wi-Fi, where and how to get it and important safety precautions. (If you have a laptop or cell phone with Wi-Fi access, you can bring it to class.)
Crestview OASIS 816
Wednesday, Aug 1 & 8, 1:00-3:00, Fee: $20; Sessions: 2
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Excel is a spreadsheet program that helps manage information. It is frequently used in today’s workplace
or to budget personal finances, follow loan repayments, compare different mortgages, create invoices and more. Prior experience with the computer and an understanding of the Windows operating system is recommended.
Crestview OASIS 813
Monday, Aug 27-Oct 8 (No class Labor Day), 10:00-12:00, Fee: $60; Sessions: 6
Clip Art
With Clip Art you can create and personalize cards, newsletters and more. Computer knowledge of MIcrosoft Word is needed.
Clayton OASIS 132
Friday, Aug 24, 10:00-12:00, Fee:$10