Important Student Information
This page has both the minimum student requirements as well as general information about the Learning Center and our classes
Student Prerequisites
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GCCLC computer training classes are designed using a:
- Standard 17" monitor set to a medium resolution
- Standard keyboard for typing information into the computer
- Standard mouse or trackball for navigation and giving commands to the computer.
Course content is delivered verbally by instructors and through the use of a large display screen. Each student also receives a manual of course material, printed in normal size font. None of the special Microsoft Accessibility Features (available in Windows ME/XP) are used in any of our courses.
To be able to participate, students must be able to:
- Read 12 point text on a standard computer monitor at normal viewing distance (approx. 20")
- Hear an instructor. We can seat people with hearing difficulties at stations near the front of the class, but these are still 8' to 12' from the instructor. Unfortunately, as we share the building with other users, we cannot use amplification equipment and we are not equipped with "loop" or other hearing technology
- View a large screen (6’ x 8’) at a distance of 20' to 40'
- Have the hand and eye co-ordination skills to control either a normal mouse or trackball.
- Be able to read a book with normal size text
If you feel you might have difficulty meeting these requirements, please discuss your concerns with any of our staff, prior to registration. Although we will make every effort to accommodate people with disabilities, please understand that our courses are designed to meet the above minimum requirements. Please note that RSVP and FREED have special programs that can help disabled people to use computers, through the use of specialized tools, applications and accessibility features.
All classes delivered at the Gold Country Computer Learning Center use the Windows XP/Vista operating system. The basic and introductory courses use MS Works Suite as the working application and students for these classes will find it useful if they have this application on their computer at home.
Computer Learning Center Information
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General
- Parking is available at Gates 2 and 3.
- The Rest Rooms and a water fountain are located in the lobby.
- If you bring a cell/mobile phone, please switch it off or to silent mode during class.
- Make a note of where the emergency exits are.
- Encourage students to sign up for free lab time. A monitor will be on hand during lab time to help them practice, do their homework or just answer questions. They can sign up on our website www.gcclc.org. Please familiarize yourself with the sign-up process.
- We encourage you to attend our Seminars - the 3rd Friday of the month from 10:00am – 12:30pm. $5 fee for volunteers (all others $10 or $15 for a couple) You are also invited to our free Computer Users Group Meetings on the 1st Friday of each month from 10:00am – 12:00pm (except Aug and Dec). Volunteers are not offered a discount on the cost of Workshops.
Computer Classes
- Classes will begin on time. Make sure students are seated at their computers and ready to go.
- Comfort is important, so students can adjust their chairs before class starts and computers should not be started until instructed to do so.
- The Monitor is normally left on – no need to press the Monitor power button. Only the computer will be turned on and off for classes.
- Flash drives and CDs should be removed from computers before shut down after closing all programs.
- There is a Lost & Found in the office, if anyone leaves an item behind.