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Adult
Training Expanded Details
Adult
Orientation Lesson-
This
should be completed by ALL students! This will explain how
to effectively participate in training. You will receive
instructions to download and install any necessary
software. Students will also receive tips to successful
learning in the shortest possible time! Lessons will be
recorded as completed in case you forget which lesson/course you
have already completed. You can choose to take courses
individually or participate in a program listed at the
bottom. Students that complete program requirements will
receive a certificate from Lab Academy. Most
individual courses will take 9 hours to complete: one
45 minute lesson per day will complete the course in 2 weeks,
two 45 minute lesson per day will complete the course in 1
week.
Programs
Introduction
to Spanish
Entry
level Spanish. This is also a great place to begin if you are
not very good at using a computer mouse. This is is a good
program to learn hundreds of Spanish words and phrases through a
fun and easy method. There are two courses making up 24 lessons.
How Computers Can Teach I-
Covers how computers can teach by using a mouse intensive
introduction to Spanish language program.
How Computers Can Teach II-
Covers how computers can teach by using a mouse intensive
introduction to Spanish language program. This
program will take 18 hours to complete: one
45 minute lesson per day will complete the course in 4 weeks,
two 45 minute lessons per day will complete the course in 2
weeks.
Technology
I Program (Catch-up With Technology)
This
program can take anyone (who figured out they won't die before
needing to learn) to a functioning level with computers!
This is also a great program for the regularly mystified
computer user. Most people have tremendous gaps in their
technology skills. These foundational areas must be learned or
reviewed in order to build future skills. It is recommended to
use the short Intro to Spanish Program first if you are awkward
with the use of a mouse. It is recommended to complete the
Internet Skills Program after this catch-up program. Operating
Systems I-Students
learn common procedures such as saving and opening while
learning common program features
to
develop a strong foundation in the core features of most
programs. How
to manage multiple programs, windows, and projects at the same
time. Operating
Systems II- Overview
of Windows
Versions (Vista, XP, Win9x, Win2000, ME), Linux (Red Hat), and
Mac (OS10). Printers-
Basics of
printing options, installation of printers, how to cut ink costs
by 90%, troubleshooting, purchasing. Brochures, photos, posters,
scanning, copying, faxing, in-house vs. outsource guide. PDF-
Benefits,
creation, usage of printable document format files.
Optional features are covered such as editing PDF's, fillable
PDF's, and saveable PDF's. File
Management I- Drives, folders,
filenames, and recommended procedures for storage.
Backup/restore procedures are also covered. Burning cd's/dvd's.
Search methods for local, intranet, and
internet
is
covered along with the use of wildcards/Boolean searches.
Hardware-
cover
basic literacy, remove intimidation, and develop mouse
skills. Students learn all internal parts of a
computer and participate in projects such as replacing
expansion cards, ram, and drives to master a general
understanding of common components.
Hardware,
Terminology,
Mouse
skills,
Proper computer
usage, and Proper
computer safety.
Computer Breakdowns-
Students
learn the most common reasons a computer (hardware) will
breakdown.
Trends and Emerging Technologies- Students
learn historic trends to develop spatial ability. Recently
released technology, technology in development, and technology
industry forecasts are covered. How to save $1000's on
technology. How to buy a computer. This
program will take 45 hours to complete: one
45 minute lesson per day will complete the course in 10 weeks,
two 45 minute lessons per day will complete the course in 5
weeks.
Technology
II Program (Internet Skills)
This
program will take you from beginner to intermediate internet
user. Students will learn how to effectively use the
internet, email, and setup/understand their home or office
equipment structure. Security training is also covered to
protect your computer, children, and finances. It is
recommended to use the Catch-up Program first if you are a
novice or self-taught computer user. It is recommended to
complete the Graphics and Photography Program after this
internet program. Internet- History,
service choices, computer installation, troubleshooting. E-mail-
Basics of email
including webmail, pop3, spam, forwarding, auto responders,
group mail/ISP limits, address books, default browser mail,
signatures, folder management, much more. E-mail
II-
Organizational email
including newsletters, automatic subscriber management, user
tracking, ICAAN rules.
Communications
I- How
to participate or use a blog, forum, chat, instant messaging
(typing, talking, teleconferencing), VOIP, fax through email,
IPod (audio, video, shopping for an IPod), Things to
avoid. Cell
Phones-
Current feature and service comparisons. Recommendation of
features/phones for individual circumstances. Common practices.
Computer
Security I- Technology
Safety and Financial Safety Rules on the Internet.
Computer
Security II- Understanding
what is needed to protect a computer from viruses, adware,
spyware, hijacking, and spam through the use of free programs
such as software,
firewalls, and practices.
Management of firewall, Vista, virus, spyware, and IE popup
questions. Networking I- Overview
of LAN and WAN. Peer to peer vs. server. Benefits of
a simple home or small office network. Anti-virus and
firewall recommendations. Common practices with a network. How
to setup a network. Equipment and
configuration needed. Setup of a network printer. Networking
II- Wired vs Wireless. Wireless
technologies including security, coverage,
troubleshooting.
This
program will take 63 hours to complete: one
45 minute lesson per day will complete the course in 14 weeks,
two 45 minute lessons per day will complete the course in 7
weeks.
Technology
III Program (Graphics and Photography)
This
is a great course to learn how to effectively use your digital
camera. Most people that have a digital camera are at the
mercy of other people to help them. Worse yet, they stop using
their camera because they do not know what to do with it.
This program will take you to an advanced level of digital
cameras. Operating
Systems I- (optional
for computer novices) Students learn common procedures such as
saving and opening while learning common program features
to
develop a strong foundation in the core features of most
programs. How
to manage multiple programs, windows, and projects at the same
time. Safe
downloading and/or installing programs/files. Graphics
I- Pixels,
file size, number of colors, cropping, resampling, replicating,
photo touchup, special effects, clipart, screen
capture, logos, and
common graphic tools are covered. Graphics
II- Graphics
is continued including digital cameras and scanners. Graphic
management software which includes auto resizing for email,
photo printing, and special effects is also covered. More
complex graphics skills are learned with emphasis on differences
in printing, web, and presentation. Cameras-
How to buy a camera and how to use a
camera. Settings, storage, transfer, backups, docking
stations, printing services, and subject permission is also
covered. (Graphics I,II should be completed first.) Web cams,
teleconferencing, and Instant Messenger. Printers-
Basics of
printing options, installation of printers, how to cut ink costs
by 90%, troubleshooting, purchasing. Brochures, photos, posters,
scanning, copying, faxing, in-house vs. outsource guide. PDF-
Benefits,
creation, usage of printable document format files.
Optional features are covered such as editing PDF's, fillable
PDF's, and saveable PDF's. E-mail-
(optional
but recommended) Basics
of email including webmail, pop3, spam, forwarding, auto
responders, group mail/ISP limits, address books, default
browser mail, signatures, folder management, much more.
Organizational email including newsletters, automatic subscriber
management. File
Management I- Drives, folders,
filenames, and recommended procedures for storage.
Backup/restore procedures are also covered. Burning cd's/dvd's.
Search methods for local, intranet, and
internet are
covered along with the use of wildcards/Boolean searches. Presentations
I- An
introduction to making a presentation with text, graphics, and
animation. Adding
sound and timing to presentations. Converting presentations into
single files for downloading/file attachments. Presentations
III- Converting
Power Point/Impress presentations into video files for the
web. Including dubbing, narration, and sound effects. This
program will take 90 hours to complete: one
45 minute lesson per day will complete the course in 20 weeks,
two 45 minute lessons per day will complete the course in 10
weeks.
Genealogy
Researcher Program
Genealogy
is comprised
of many areas of technology skills. Lacking in any one of
these skills will cause great regret later. Researchers must
have search, graphic, internet communication, and even web
design skills. Researchers also should have other skills such as
database and file management skills to keep organized. Although
some of the included courses sometime go outside the scope of
genealogy, these courses will equip the researcher with the
skills to be successful. Operating Systems I- (optional
for computer novices) Students learn common procedures such as
saving and opening while learning common program features
to
develop a strong foundation in the core features of most
programs. How
to manage multiple programs, windows, and projects at the same
time. Safe
downloading and/or installing programs/files. Genealogy-
basics,
software, research tools (free/paid), free vs. paid website to
store/share information. File
Management I- Drives, folders,
filenames, and recommended procedures for storage.
Backup/restore procedures are also covered. Burning cd's/dvd's.
Search methods for local, intranet, and
internet
is
covered along with the use of wildcards/Boolean searches. Databases-
How to setup a database to interact
with form letters and label creation. Overview of features,
tools, and usage.
Graphics
I- Pixels,
file size, number of colors, cropping, resampling, replicating,
photo touchup, special effects, clipart, screen
capture, logos, and
common graphic tools are covered. Graphics
II- Graphics
is continued including digital cameras and scanners. Graphic
management software which includes auto resizing for email,
photo printing, and special effects is also covered. More
complex graphics skills are learned with emphasis on differences
in printing, web, and presentation. E-mail-
(optional
but recommended) Basics
of email including webmail, pop3, spam, forwarding, auto
responders, group mail/ISP limits, address books, default
browser mail, signatures, folder management, much more.
Organizational email including newsletters, automatic subscriber
management. Communications
I- How
to participate or use a blog, forum, chat, instant messaging
(typing, talking, teleconferencing), VOIP, fax through email,
IPod (audio, video, shopping for an IPod), Things to
avoid. Cell
Phones-
Current feature and service comparisons. Recommendation of
features/phones for individual circumstances. Common
practices. This
program will take 72 hours to complete: one
45 minute lesson per day will complete the course in 16 weeks,
two 45 minute lessons per day will complete the course in 8
weeks.
Technology
IV Program (Office Management)
This
program is great for the beginner or intermediate office
worker. Most people have gaps in their learning which
cause daily computer mysteries. This program will build
literacy, solid office skills, and a strong foundation. Even if
you are a career secretary/office manager, you will learn
hundreds of skills through this systematic training. Experienced
office workers can skip course they feel qualified in, but
caution should be exercised. Operating Systems I- (optional
for computer novices) Students learn common procedures such as
saving and opening while learning common program features
to
develop a strong foundation in the core features of most
programs. How
to manage multiple programs, windows, and projects at the same
time. Safe
downloading and/or installing programs/files. Business
Programs- Overviews
and basic use of six major types of business applications
including word processing, spread sheets, desktop publishing,
presentations, financial, and data bases. Desktop
Publishing- Differences between word processing and desktop
publishing. Tools such as frame connecting, layering, binding,
and templates are covered. Common projects are overviewed
such as books, booklets, flyers, posters, business cards,
greeting cards, and newsletters. Financial Software-
Quicken, Money, Quickbooks, and web options are covered.
Strengths, weaknesses, and security are included.
File
Management I- Drives, folders,
filenames, and recommended procedures for storage.
Backup/restore procedures are also covered. Burning cd's/dvd's.
Search methods for local, intranet, and
internet are
covered along with the use of wildcards/Boolean searches. Ergonomics-
Identifying and
preventing improper
technology
usage,
common injuries, and recommended equipment.
Word Processing
I- Formatting,
spell checking, and thesaurus is covered. Header/footer use and
codes. Standards
for documents such as business letter, resume, and appearance.
Printers-
Basics of
printing options, installation of printers, how to cut ink costs
by 90%, troubleshooting, purchasing. Brochures, photos, posters,
scanning, copying, faxing, in-house vs. outsource guide. PDF-
Benefits,
creation, usage of printable document format files.
Optional features are covered such as editing PDF's, fillable
PDF's, and saveable PDF's. Spreadsheets
I- Spread
sheet fundamentals such as cell, column, row, sum formulas,
lists, simple budgets are covered. Spreadsheets
II- Formulas,
ranges, sorting, and charts.
Databases- How
to setup a database to interact with form letters and label
creation. Overview of features, tools, and usage. Word
Processing II- Form
letters, labels, business cards, and external data sources.
Presentations
I- An
introduction to making a presentation with text, graphics, and
animation. Adding
sound and timing to presentations. Converting presentations into
single files for downloading/file attachments.
File Management II-
Data
recovery and computer forensics show how to recover deleted data
and track/monitor user history.
Ethics- Includes
Ethics and Data Tracking (not prevention of data tracking). How
to reduce the temptation by using free or public domain options.
Overview of copyright and mark rules. Avoiding the technology
trap. Ethics II- Software
and music license management. Should we support immoral
websites, online tools, and software? Computer
Security II- Understanding
what is needed to protect a computer from viruses, adware,
spyware, hijacking, and spam through the use of free programs
such as software,
firewalls, and practices.
Tech
Skills Inventory-
To inventory student strengths/interests and select post-secondary options for furthering training in this subject.
Ministry Skills Inventory- To inventory student strengths/interests.
To understand how to choose the right tool for the job.-
How to evaluate and implement the right software or online tool
for a need. Method evaluation, growth potential, user
friendliness, and other concepts are covered. Mastering
New Technology- To
know how to master any software when
needed. Training and tips will clarify skills that should
be developed to be able to use any program without help from
another person. This
program will take 135 hours to complete: one
45 minute lesson per day will complete the course in 30 weeks,
two 45 minute lessons per day will complete the course in 15
weeks.
Technology
VII Program (Professional Web Design)
This
program will cover most skills necessary to become a
professional webmaster. The course order is designed so
you should be able to start designing live sites after the
graphics training. A complete website including hosting and
domain cost are approximately $50 per year. It is recommended to
create a website of your choice with this program. Web
Design I- Basics of a website.
Domains, Hosting, CMS, historic web software. Simple HTML. Web
Design II- Navigation, mistakes to
avoid, common features of any website, browser/resolution compatibility.
Visitor statistics. Web Design III- Implementing
free hosting features such as blog, forum, email accounts, photo
gallery, calendar system. Web Design IV- Implementing
additional purchased features such as a newsletter service,
podcasting account, upgraded email, online file folder, shopping
cart system, fax through email, SSL certificate. Graphics
I- Pixels,
file size, number of colors, cropping, resampling, replicating,
photo touchup, special effects, clipart, screen
capture, logos, and
common graphic tools are covered. Graphics
II- Graphics
is continued including digital cameras and scanners. Graphic
management software which includes auto resizing for email,
photo printing, and special effects is also covered. More
complex graphics skills are learned with emphasis on differences
in printing, web, and presentation. How
to Make a Web Site of Your Choice (business, family, church, or
school)- domain,
hosting, typical features/checklist, setup, delegation with
control, ecommerce, marketing. Communications
II- How
to setup a blog, how to setup a forum, hot to setup a chat
service (responsibilities of a moderator), . How to use
one program for all IM services. How to host a
podcasting service.
Web Design VI- Ecommerce
including PayPal, shopping carts, merchant accounts, security. Web
Design VII- Marketing including meta
tags, keywords, search engine submissions, pay per click,
statistic analysis, newsletters, reciprocal links, link
submission, services. Presentations
II- Web
video creation including flash, Real, Windows Media. Audio
file management including converting cd's to mp3, mixing, and
converting audio to flash.
Web Design VIII- Ability to customize multiple web languages' code (such as
perl, php, java). Ability to structure a website to reach multiple platforms (such as
XML/RSS).
Web Design V- Using
custom web-applications with a database. MySql and SQL. Web
Design VIIII- Ability to customize and implement an open source application.
Communications
III-
How
to customize a blog for other uses (FAQ, department web pages,
front end for a database of information, etc.), how to customize
a forum for other uses (Help System, FAQ, front end for a
database of information, etc.), how to customize a chat program
as a Live Help or scheduled online meeting Computer to Cell
Communication-
Services and tools
that send information to your cell phone. Presentations
III- Converting
Power Point/Impress presentations into video files for the
web. Including dubbing, narration, and sound
effects. This
program will take 144 hours to complete: one
45 minute lesson per day will complete the course in 32 weeks,
two 45 minute lessons per day will complete the course in 6
weeks.
Technology
VI Program (Web Design 101)
This
program will cover necessary skills to create typical
websites. You should be able to start a live site half way
toward the end of the program. A complete website including
hosting and domain cost are approximately $50 per year. It is
recommended to create a website of your choice after the
graphics training. Web
Design I- Basics of a website.
Domains, Hosting, CMS, historic web software. Simple HTML. Web
Design II- Navigation, mistakes to
avoid, common features of any website, browser/resolution compatibility.
Visitor statistics. Web Design III- Implementing
free hosting features such as blog, forum, email accounts, photo
gallery, calendar system. Web Design IV- Implementing
additional purchased features such as a newsletter service,
podcasting account, upgraded email, online file folder, shopping
cart system, fax through email, SSL certificate. Graphics
I- Pixels,
file size, number of colors, cropping, resampling, replicating,
photo touchup, special effects, clipart, screen
capture, logos, and
common graphic tools are covered. Graphics
II- Graphics
is continued including digital cameras and scanners. Graphic
management software which includes auto resizing for email,
photo printing, and special effects is also covered. More
complex graphics skills are learned with emphasis on differences
in printing, web, and presentation. How
to Make a Web Site of Your Choice (business, family, church, or
school)- domain,
hosting, typical features/checklist, setup, delegation with
control, ecommerce, marketing. Communications
II- How
to setup a blog, how to setup a forum, hot to setup a chat
service (responsibilities of a moderator), . How to use
one program for all IM services. How to host a
podcasting service. Presentations
II- Web
video creation including flash, Real, Windows Media. Audio
file management including converting cd's to mp3, mixing, and
converting audio to flash.
This
program will take 81 hours to complete: one
45 minute lesson per day will complete the course in 18 weeks,
two 45 minute lessons per day will complete the course in 9
weeks.
Education
Technology I Program (Teacher Technology Standards
Support)
“Education
is the only business still debating the usefulness of
technology. Schools remain unchanged for the most part, despite
numerous reforms and increased investments in computers and
networks.” Rod Paige, U.S. Secretary of Education.
Prerequisite
Skills: Concepts of Operating Systems I, Printers, Hardware,
Email, Computer Security II (45 hours). You can read above
to see course descriptions or use the following evaluation
helps:
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If
you do not know how to save files, open files, use most of
the tools found under File and Edit in most programs, and
install programs, you should complete Operating Systems I (9
hours).
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You
should review the Printers course description to determine
if you have most of those skills mastered (9 hours).
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If
you do not have strong tech support, you should consider
completing the Hardware course (9 hours).
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If
you do not know how to use email proficiently, then you
should complete the Email course (9 hours).
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If
you are unsure if your computer(s) is protected or do not
know what to do when popup windows ask you questions, then
you should complete Computer Security II (highly beneficial
for home use) (9 hours).
The
courses that make up the Education Technology Program are
designed to help you catch-up with teacher standards in
technology. This training will greatly benefit your
personal life while improving your career qualifications.
Teachers will be issued an Education Technology certificate for
successful completion of all courses below. We are pursuing
accreditation of this program for continuing education credits
or general college credit, but we cannot promise anything yet.
If you compare this with most universities' offerings, you will
see this is a high quality program (and has a high moral
base). Courses in blue
are beneficial for educators using individualized curriculums.
Teacher
Standards- overview
of national teacher standards in technology, developing
technology stranding in other subjects, formats and tools you
should expect students to use, how to receive media, teacher
resources, online grading tips. File
Management I- Drives, folders,
filenames, and recommended procedures for storage.
Backup/restore procedures are also covered. Burning cd's/dvd's.
Search methods for local, intranet, and
internet are
covered along with the use of wildcards/Boolean searches. Ergonomics-
Identifying and
preventing improper
technology
usage,
common injuries, and recommended equipment.
Ethics-
Includes
Ethics and Data Tracking (not prevention of data tracking). How
to reduce the temptation by using free or public domain options.
Overview of copyright and mark rules. Avoiding the technology
trap. Ethics II- Software
and music license management. Should we support immoral
websites, online tools, and software? Presentations
I- An
introduction to making a presentation with text, graphics, and
animation. Adding
sound and timing to presentations. Converting presentations into
single files for downloading/file attachments.
Computer
Security I- Technology
Safety and Financial Safety Rules on the Internet.
File
Management II- Data
recovery and computer forensics show how to recover deleted data
and track/monitor user history. Printers-
Basics of
printing options, installation of printers, how to cut ink costs
by 90%, troubleshooting, purchasing. Brochures, photos, posters,
scanning, copying, faxing, in-house vs. outsource guide. PDF-
Benefits,
creation, usage of printable document format files.
Optional features are covered such as editing PDF's, fillable
PDF's, and saveable PDF's. Online
Grading*-
(optional
if already using online grading) Complete training to using a
$30 per year online grading program. Program that is
covered features the following options: weighted grades,
individualized curriculums, previous years' records, automatic
backups, parent and student logins, much more.
Spreadsheets
I- Spread
sheet fundamentals such as cell, column, row, sum formulas,
lists, simple budgets are covered. Spreadsheets
II- Formulas,
ranges, sorting, and charts.
Spreadsheets
III- Macros,
csv, importing non-spreadsheet data into a spreadsheet,
inserting as a data source into other programs (such as
grading). Databases-
How to setup a database to interact
with form letters and label creation. Overview of features,
tools, and usage. Word
Processing II- Form
letters, labels, business cards, and external data sources. Special
Test Prep Lessons-
Teachers
can complete this course to skim all technology areas to become
more literate and also learn which skills need further
development. Selected
course/lesson concepts are surveyed (questions with instant
scoring) and then followed by quizzes to reinforce memory.
Presentations
IV: Usage
of projectors, LCD tv's, kiosks, multiple monitors, and
other presentation options. Web
Design X*- Online
course development including enrollment, assignments, drills,
quiz/test creation, grading options, student communication.
Educators should consider Presentations II and III to strengthen
this skill. Presentations
II- Web
video creation including flash, Real, Windows Media. Audio
file management including converting cd's to mp3, mixing, and
converting audio to flash. Presentations
III- Converting
Power Point/Impress presentations into video files for the
web. Including dubbing, narration, and sound effects. This
program will take 171 hours to complete: summer
structure-4 hours per day for 45 days, school year structure-one
hour per day will complete the course in a school year, working
during your students' technology class time will allow you to
complete in just over 4 years if your students have a once per
week class, just over 2 years if they have a twice per week
class.
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