HAL-pc is a
member of
the APCUG
 

The HAL-pc Senior Learning Center has found a new home in Nassau Bay.  The SLC is the Clear Lake satellite of the Houston Area League of PC users.  The all-volunteer staff is dedicated to teaching "recreational" use of computers to adults and active seniors.

Since late 1996 the Clear Lake Regional Medical Center has graciously donated office space in support of our mission to teach senior citizens on and about computers.  We greatly appreciate their support.  We would not have been successful without their  help.

Our previous location will soon be demolished to make room for new construction.  The teaching center is looking forward to a fresh start in the new Nassau Bay location on May 6th.
 

View the building details:  Open the box!

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Using Your Digital Camera:

June 4 – June 20 (Tuesday and Thursday)

10:00 – 12:00 (6 sessions, 2 hours each)

Instructor:  Liz Lunden & Margaret Maes

Basic Computer Literacy:

June 10, 12, 14 & 17 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Monday)

1:00 – 3:00 (4 sessions, 3 hours each)

Instructor:  Chris Read

Files and Folders:

June 11 – June 27 (Tuesday and Thursday)

1:00 – 3:00 (6 sessions, 2 hours each)

Instructor:  David Beckman

 
 
Moving in on April 29th
• Unpacking Sorting Filing Organizing Hooking Up •

Movin' In & Settin' Up
 

 
We o_f_f_e_r sixteen c.o.u.r.s.e.s ranging from beginners through advanced subjects, and all are either computer or digital related.  We have three Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that meet monthly and offer Saturday mini-courses from time-to-time.  Our volunteers regularly donate over 6,000 hours of their time each year to HAL-PC.

We have a dedicated staff of volunteers, modern c_o_m_p_u_t_e_r e_q_u_i_p_m_e_n_t, and course material ready to go.  Further information can be obtained by calling the center at:

281.-.333.-.1111
 
 

Our Windows 7 Computer Systems
 
  
  

All of the people working at HAL-PC in Clearlake are volunteers.  The office staff, the technicians, even the instructors.  They all donate their time and energies to our organization.

Would you like to join us?  Call our office and ask_for_an_application._ We can use your help!
 
 

Front Office:
 
 

Office helpers need to know how to properly use computers, fax_machines_and_c_o_p_i_e_r_s._ They also need to know how to answer  questions,  call members to fill classes, and handle membership dues and course fees.  They must keep informed of our activities in order to answer questions and keep our coffee_pot running.

 Activities include:

  • Answering..p.h.o.n.e.s
  • Filing and organizing information
  • Taking messages
  • Running errands
  • Typing
  • Data entry and word processing
  • Working to support other office staff
  • Operating office equipment like c_o_p_i_e_r_s or_fax_machines
    •
    
 
 

Instructors:
 
   

Our computer instructors are responsible for training individuals in the correct and effective use of various computer programs or systems used for business or personal use. This requires a combination of computer skills plus excellent communication skills and people skills to help those that have little or no computer experience learn how to use the various programs.

No matter what your computer learning needs are, our instructors will help you achieve a higher level of skill and knowledge.  Whether you want to learn how to use spreadsheets, databases, web design, word processing, E-mail, HTML, financial management or simply the basics of how to use your computer.

Classes are generally offered on the basis of student needs, which may require several different levels from the basics to advanced.
 
 

Computer_Technicians:
 
   

Our technical staff has the primary responsibility to support the teaching mission of the SLC by maintaining teaching computers and other equipment in good working order.  On a time-available basis, our technical staff has a secondary responsibility to confer with HAL-PC members_and_resolve_computer_problems_or to provide technical assistance and support.

Your help is needed by the technically challenged.  Problems range from self-inflicted to_real hardware_and_soft—ware_problems.  The ability to describe a _c_o_m_p_u_t_e_r problem in non-technical terms and specify what might be required to repair a computer is necessary.  We try to help our members over the phone or in our facility.  We cannot visit members in their homes.  They bring their computers to us and our services are free.

If you have any technical computer skills or just want to learn about repairing_computers, we can use your help.  The profuse "thanks" and gratitude of our members will make you feel good about volunteering.

Computer_technical_support_activities_include:

Diagnosing, repairing and providing advice for:
  • Buying a PC
  • Booting
  • Formatting drives
  • Preventative measures
  • Internal connections
  • External connections
  • Peripheral Devices
  • Maintenance
  • Operating Systems
  • Application_Software

 
Replacement of:
  • Memory
  • Booting
  • Motherboards
  • CD Drives
  • Floppy Drives
  • Power Supplies
  • Cards
  • Jacks
  • Fans
  • Monitors
  • Peripherals
 

  

This basic course is for students with little or no prior experience or proficiency with computers, terminology or Windows.   Basic Computer Literacy
How to manage files, folders, disks, and drives...   File and Folders
How to manage files, folders, disks, and drives...   Windows 7
How to manage files, folders, disks, and drives...   Internet Tips and Tricks
Lectures and computer laboratory experience on dealing with e-mail files.   Improving Your E-mail Experience
The skills needed to create letters, reports, newsletters, brochures and other text documents   Basic Word Processing
How to create simple spreadsheets for home or small business purposes.   Introduction to Excel
The basics of digital cameras and image files.   Using Your Digital Camera
Recognizing and correcting common photo problems using photo editing software.   Fundamentals of Photo Editing 
Inserting photos and clip art into your word processing projects.   Using Photos and Graphics in Word Processing
Share and display your memorable photos in a creative way.   Photo Albums and Digital Scrapbooks
If you spent the summer taking photos, and now you aren’t quite sure what to do with them, we can help!   Photos from Camera to Computer and Beyond
Create your own web page!   Basic W.e.b.p.a.g.e Construction
How to use the scanner as a copier, scan documents as editable text using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software, scan pictures, scan 35 mm slides (5 at a time) to get pictures, and scan negative strips to get pictures.   Scanning - Getting the most out of your scanner 
Make your own movies and slideshows from your video clips and still pictures using the free Windows XP-Movie Maker (V2.1) program.   Movies and Slide Shows with Movie Maker
    
 
 

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) focus on the unique interest of our members.  Topics are developed at the SLC when activities indicate members would benefit from  a presentation and a group discussion.