Night Life Spring 2010 - Worcester Public Schools

KEEPING YOUR COMPUTER SECURE
Neil Spellman
WPI
Network Security Analyst, WPI 1 TUESDAY, 4/6/10
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Worcester Resident $10.00
Non-Worcester Resident $15.00
When the Conficker virus was first identified in early 2009 it was learned that 30% of all home and office computers
using MicroSoft operating systems could be infected simply because the owners had not enabled automatic updates
to their system. Not sure what an Operating system is? Unsure if you enabled the automatic update? This course is
for you. If you own a computer, or use one in an office, and are puzzled by the phrase, automatic updates, you
should take this class. Managing your computer is not unlike learning what steps you need to take to keep your car
running. Did you learn how to put air in your tires, check the oil and other fluid levels? Most of us did this. Now
you can go take a simple course that can guide you through the process of learning what ordinary things you need
to know to keep your computer secure. This hands-on course will be led by Neil Spellman, a Network Security
Analyst at WPI, who has been teaching people how to effect security practices in their lives. The instruction is aimed
at people who use their computers regularly but have only a small degree of knowledge what software they own
and how it can be used to keep their personal information secure. You could spend $100 or $200 or you can learn
how to manage, configure and secure it yourself. (If you have a laptop computer, please bring it with you. If you
don’t have a laptop, please call the Night Life office one week before the class so we can arrange to have one available
for your use.) The class will be held in the WPI Campus Center, Chairman’s Room.
LEARN HOW TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Deborah Buckley
WORCESTER TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
1 WEDNESDAY, 3/31/10
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Worcester Resident $25.00
Non-Worcester Resident $40.00
This class will explore how your small businesses can leverage social media marketing to grow your business. This
course will explain what social media marketing is and how a non-technical person can use this free resource to
build brand equity and develop a customer community for your business. We will review the pros and cons of social
media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and NING. We will discuss how companies, large and small are
using social media to increase sales. We will work on developing your own personal plan to get you a social media
web presence that is right for your business.
LOCALIZE YOUR WEBSITE TO GENERATE REGIONAL LEADS
Deborah Buckley
WORCESTER TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
1 WEDNESDAY, 3/24/10
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Worcester Resident $25.00
Non-Worcester Resident $40.00
By having a web presence, your business is now opened to the worldwide market. For some businesses that makes
sense, for others it doesn’t. If your business sells or services a regional target audience, this course is for you. Learn
how to maximize your companies online to the right geographical audience to maximize your sales for your business.
MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR BEGINNERS
Anne Dolan
WORCESTER TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
8 WEDNESDAYS, Starts 3/3/10
NEW!
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6:30-9:00 p.m.
Worcester Resident $200.00
Non-Worcester Resident $215.00
Learn the basics of managing a spreadsheet using MS Excel. Students will learn various uses of spreadsheets. Basic
formula creation, charts and spreadsheet appearance will be covered. MS Office 2007 is used in the class. Students
must have a basic knowledge of computer usage.
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