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Computer Orientation • Applications Principles • Intermediate Windows • Word • Excel • Access • PowerPoint • Outlook • Front Page • Internet • Web Page Authoring • Web Site Design • Photoshop • Flash
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Class Info: 281-489-7944
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E-mail Director Bill Stewart
2990 Richmond, #120, Houston, TX 77098
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LLU's Computer
Orientation classes represent a standard for computer literacy that
should be adopted by our schools and businesses. Every computer user needs
this basic knowledge. We are working to make all of our members aware
of this unique resource.
—Robert E. Gunn, President, Houston Area League
of PC users (HAL-PC)
Check
out LLU Computer Center Director Bill Stewart's article "(Re)defining
Computer Literacy"
at HAL-PC's web site.
"Order and simplification are the first steps toward the mastery of a subject." —Thomas Mann
The LLU Difference
Since its founding in 1990, the LLU Computer Center has been recognized for its unique and common sense approach to computer education, where the focus is on the ability to manage a computer system and function independently. The LLU difference centers on a realistic definition of "computer literacy" in which understanding computers is just as important as using them.
- Weekday, evening and Saturday classes.
- CEU and CPE credits and certificates.
- Help deciding which class is right for you.
- Great prices / Discount packages.
- Group discounts.
- Proven, qualified instructors.
- Consistant quality.
- Restaurant in building.
- Convenient Houston area location.
- Free, covered parking.
- Building Security.
What is Computer Literacy?
The following definition has been adopted by the Computer Literacy Initiative, an effort by Computer Literacy USA to establish realistic standards for Computer Literacy:
"Computer literacy is an understanding of the concepts, terminology and operations that relate to general computer use. It is the essential knowledge needed to function independently with a computer. This includes being able to solve problems, adapt to new situations, keep information organized and communicate effectively with other computer literate people."
Computer literacy is one of the most misunderstood issues of our time. As a result, we live in a computer driven society that is essentially computer illiterate. At the LLU Computer Center we address this issue head-on. To find out more call 281-489-7944.
The issue
Functionality
vs. Literacy
Training vs. Education
Memorizing
Procedures
vs.
Understanding Concepts
It is one thing to be functional with a computer and another to be computer literate. Functionality involves memorizing procedures in order to perform certain tasks. This is what computer training is about. Many computer users have been trained and often function well at specific tasks but are not literate. Nearly all computer related books and classes train but do not educate and, as odd as it may seem, no amount of training can provide a good education. As a result, most computer users are limited and frustrated because no matter how functional they may be, they are not literate. There must be a balance between memorizing procedures and understanding concepts.
How Does LLU Address the Computer Literacy Problem?
The Computer Orientation series is a unique and effective set of short courses that provides the critical conceptual foundation that leads to true computer literacy and self-sufficiency. To find out more see the course descriptions or contact Bill Stewart at 281-489-7944.
Are
You Computer Literate?
Visit Computer Literacy USA to find out more about one of the most misunderstood issues today, and take a computer literacy test.
