Roseville Community Education Program

Learn the basics of how to bulletproof your computer (including laptops). Find out how to reduce your risk of viruses and hackers. Discover where to find free anti-virus and firewall software. You will leave knowing the difference between spyware, freeware, Trojans, worms, viruses and the cloud. Learn how to surf the internet safely and whether you should open up that suspicious email. If you are tired of asking others and want to know how to figure it out yourself then this is the class for you! Elise explains in simple, easy to understand words. No Geek Talk! Elise teaches computer to students of all levels at colleges and local community education programs. Bring your laptop (optional) with AC adaptor.

Do you want to save money? Join us as we explore the online avenues to watch your favorite stations and movies without having a cable contract. We will discuss low or no cost options for your telephone and online streaming on your smart TV, computer, or your favorite mobile device. Bringing your laptop or mobile device is optional.

Learn the Python programming language and build a video game using the PyGame library. Prerequisite is: Introduction to Computer Science.

Learn to program in C and use Makefiles. You will build a text interface using the ncurses library. Prerequisite is: Introduction to Computer Science.

Learn the basics of how a computer works internally and obtain the necessary knowledge to start programming. 

Learn object-oriented-programming with the Java programming language.You will build client and server programs for networking. Prerequisite is: Introduction to Computer Science.

Overwhelmed with to much stuff? Learn how to sell your unwanted treasures locally online. We will discuss safety, negotiations, price setting, paperwork, and ad photos using Craigslist.

Learn how to restore old photographs or fading slides. You will repair your old pictures that have been slightly torn, folded or damaged by moisture. You will also become familiar with scanners and how scanning slides and old photographs is easier than ever. Bring in two pictures that you would like to repair and once the pictures have been scanned you will work with Photoshop to repair the photos. You can also bring in the photos, already scanned, on a flash drive. You will need to provide your own flash drive in order to save your pictures.

"Code" is everywhere in our world today, our phones, cars and even our houses. Children are being taught to code before they can read and "coding" is being integrated into every subject area as school. In this class we will discuss what "coding" is, learn the thinking skills that are required to be a strong coder, and start coding using the block coding languages Scratch and Blockly. If you can send an email, you can be successful in this class!