Moraine Valley Community College is offering six new noncredit personal computing classes this fall at the main campus in Palos Hills. Explore topics including cloud services, security and podcasting.
Securing Your Home Computer and Internet
How do you keep your personal information safe on your computer? How about when you travel with your laptop or tablet? There are simple tools and techniques to complete your info safe. Attend the course to learn how not to lose your personal information to malware. This one-time class is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Building T, Room T101. The cost is $29. Registration is required; the course code for this class is PC4-026-270.
Securing Your Digital Footprint
What is your digital footprint? How much information is there about you on the
internet? This course will show you how easily the information can be found and how to protect your digital identity. This one-time class is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Building T, Room T101. The cost is $29. Registration is required; the course code for this class is PC4-027-270.
What is the Cloud?
Cloud what is a cloud? There are many “clouds” services that can be used from storing photos to your personal data. We’ll explain what the services are and how they can be used. This one-time class is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Building T, Room T101. The cost is $29. Registration is required; the course code for this class is PC4-028-270.
Setting Up a Smart Home
How does a home become smart? What is a smart home? In this course, we’ll discuss and learn about different technologies that can be used in your home to make it smart. This one-time class is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Building T, Room T101. The cost is $29. Registration is required; the course code for this class is PC4-029-270.
What is a Podcast
Let’s discuss the background of podcasts and how they started becoming a popular genre of entertainment. This one-time class is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 16 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Building M, Room M202. The cost is $20. Registration is required; the course code for this class is PC4-014-200.
Let’s Make a Podcast
Discuss the process of making a podcast, equipment used and answer any questions you have about making a podcast. The recording equipment will be set up, just bring your voice and your ideas! This one-time class is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Building M, Room M202. The cost is $25. Registration is required; the course code for this class is PC4-015-200.
Registration is available online at www.morainevalley.edu/ccce/register, by phone at (708) 974-2110 or in person by visiting the registration office in Building S, Room S103. Moraine Valley is located at 9000 W. College Parkway in Palos Hills.
For more information on noncredit classes, contact Corporate, Community and Continuing Education at (708) 974-5735 or ccce@morainevalley.edu.
