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Background

Bill Stewart developed Computer Orientation at the University of St.Thomas in Houston in 1985 where it was the cornerstone of the Continuing Education department's Computer Certificate program.

In 1990 Bill co-founded the Computer Center at Leisure Learning Unlimited where over 12,000 people have attended Computer Orientation.

How You Can Attend Computer Orientation in Houston.

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What People are saying...

"Covered a great deal of information in a relatively short period of time."

"Most of the things I was doing with my computer in the past now make sense."

"Everything is much clearer! I actually know more than some people in the MIS department. Yikes!"

"Very pleased. I am a much more confident computer user and much less frustrated."

"Feel like I know more than 95% of the population does about computers."

"Excellent and complete."

"It has taken away my fear of PCs."

"It reinforced a lot of what I know and gave me further insight on certain concepts."

" I see the light."

"...tremendous help. Demystifies the entire  process."

"Should be mandatory prior to hands-on."

"I have a new respect for something I use every day."

"Hungry for more info and anxious to take one apart."

"Really cleared things up for me—takes the mystery away."

"Allowed me to comprehend what I was doing daily, instead of just following directions."

"The approach to the computer was holistic, which was perfect for a right-brained person like me... easy to understand and interesting."

"I feel this course will catch me up to my peers in the computer world."

"Fun as well as informative. Packed with practical knowledge, it answered my most pressing questions."

COMPUTER ORIENTATION

The live presentation of Computer Orientation consists of two seven-hour lecture/demonstration classes. These classes are for new and experienced-but-frustrated computer users—even knowledgeable computer users can benefit. Computer Orientation provides the background necessary to become a comfortable, confident, conversant and self-sufficient computer user.

Computer Orientation is comprehensive and complete. Seemingly difficult and complex issues are made understandable, compelling, and entertaining.

The Benefits

For new computer users:

• Get started on the right foot.
• Avoid years of frustration.
• Realize what the possiblities are and get started now.
• Learn that everything is understandable and possible.

For experienced-but-frustrated computer users:

• Fill in the knowledge gaps.
• End the frustration.
• Remove the limitations.
• Reduce dependence on others.
• Gain confidence.
• Communicate effectively.

For knowledgeable computer users:

• Learn how to deal with those who are not computer literate.
• Improve communication skills.

What You Will Learn

• The terminology: not just definitions and "identifying computer components," but a solid understanding.
• The simple nature of how all programs work.
• The simple, fundamental building blocks for all programs and data, including text, numbers, graphics and sound.
• The difference between "installing" and "loading" a program.
• The difference between "closing" and "exiting."
• How Windows functions as an operating system.
• What a "file" really is.
• How to manage thousands of files.
• What "icons" and "windows" actually represent.
• What "mulitmedia" means.
• How scanners, digital cameras, CD rewriteables, DVDs and many other things work.
• How to create a multimedia document complete with scanned graphics and sound (your voice!).
• Why using a computer does not mean understanding computers.
• The important balance between memorizing procedures and understanding concepts.

These are just a few of the many topics covered in the Computer Orientation series. For more information contact Bill Stewart at 281-489-7944 or click here to e-mail your questions.