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Basic Computer Skills 


Course Name: Basic Computer Skills
Course Number: IT-102
Item Price: $45.00
 

The purpose of this course is to provide answers to the questions many people have that have not had formal computer training.  The participants will have a large say in the area of learning and will be able to ask for instructions on the problems that concerns them most.

Course Description Basic computer skill training. 
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Winnovators

product image Course Name: Winnovators
Course Number: IT-111
Item Price: $0.00

 
Location:  Computer lab GamingComputers, Gaming software, UGI programming codes.
Student Product:
  Students create an issues-based video
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Duration:
  45 hours, computer lab.

This course was funded thru the Texas Workforce Commission and is a combined effort of Michael Williams and the Today Foundation.
Course Description

Winnovators -Students create 3D models, animations, and use program coding techniques to produce an issues-based video.

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Natural Science 

product image Course Name: Natural Science
Course Number: EC-101
Item Price: $150.00
 

Natural Science (Ecology)-Water quality issues related to in-stream habitat health in Big Cypress Bayou and other major tributary streams of Caddo Lake.

Location: Classroom and USGS field study sites.

Partners:  USGS scientific team, TPWD professionals, Texas Stream Team, Texas Master Naturalists, JASON.

Project Equipment:  Chemical monitoring kits, D-nets, buckets, pick pans, ID charts, magnifying lenses.

Technology:  GIS text & mapping software, GPS receiver, digital camera, PowerPoint software      

Student Product:  Hard copy report and PPT presentation

Fall 2008 Duration:  50 hours classroom and field.

Course Description Natural Science (Ecology)-Water quality issues
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Cultural History 

product image Course Name: Cultural History
Course Number: AR-101
Item Price: $150.00
 

Cultural History (Archaeology)-Research and excavation of prehistoric/historic cultural site on private property (as related to Caddo Lake Heritage Awareness & Education Project, Phase I recommendations).

Location:  Classroom & Cypress River Ranch.

Partners:  Bob Sanders (landowner), Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, Texas Historical Commission, THC Stewards, Texas Master Naturalists.

Equipment:  Archaeology tools, GPS receiver, GIS software, digital camera.

Student Product:  Hard copy report and PPT presentation.

Fall 2008 Duration:  50 hours classroom and field.

Course Description Cultural History (Archaeology)-Research and excavation of prehistoric/historic cultural site.
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Private Classes

Course Name: Private Classes
Course Number: PC-101
Item Price: $25.00 Per Hr.
 

All courses

Basic, and Advanced Classes

 

Course Description Word, Excel, Video, Basic Computer,
PowerPoint, Windows Movie Maker,
Studio 12 Editing
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Microsoft WORD

Course Name: MS WORD
Course Number: IT-120
Item Price: $45.00
 

Microsoft WORD courses

Basic, and Advanced Classes

 

Course Description Microsoft WORD 
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Microsoft EXCEL

  Course Name: MS EXCEL
Course Number: IT-130
Item Price: $45.00
 

Microsoft EXCEL courses

Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Classes

Course Description Microsoft EXCEL 
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Microsoft Power Point

Course Name: MS Power Point
Course Number: IT-140
Item Price: $60.00
 

Microsoft Power Point courses

Learn how to create a Power Point Presentation with sound, timed slides, movies.  Advance in your career by having the skills to outshine the rest.

Course Description Power Point Presentations
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Windows Movie Maker

Course Name: MS Movie Maker
Course Number: IT-150
Item Price: $60.00
 

Microsoft Movie Maker

Learn how to create a Movie with sound, pictures and effects.  Learn Window Movie Maker skills to make your own home movie, company presentations, or wedding videos.

Course Description Learn how to use Windows Movie Maker.
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istation

Course Name: istation
Course Number: IS-100
Item Price: $10.00 Hr.
 

The Imagination Station is a comprehensive reading and intervention program developed using scientifically based reading research. It helps schools ensure their students learn to read by automating progress monitoring, individualizing instruction on the computer and in the classroom and providing district, school, class and student reports that categorize risk and show skill growth.

Course Description The Imagination Station is a comprehensive internet based reading and intervention program.
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Build You Own Computer

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Course Number: IT-110
Item Price: $60.00

Component parts extra - average computer parts from $475 - to over $1000.00 depending on your configuration
 

Build Your Own Computer/ or / "A Lifetime of Trouble Free Computing"

You should never have to look for a computer repairman again.

Course Description This class will give you the knowledge of the component parts and functions of each.  Call for more information.
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Formal Programs

product image Texas Tech University Division of Outreach and Distance Education held at Collins Academy.

Please call the Academy at (903) 665-2900 to schedule an enrollment appointment.

The Academy is a “Special Project” site for Texas Tech University Division of Outreach and Distance Education.  This suite of distance education courses is accessible via the ODE web site at http://www.ode.ttu.edu.  The Texas Tech University ODE catalog may also be viewed at the Collins Learning Academy, 500 E. Broadway in Jefferson, where Academy staff is ready to assist prospective students with course selections and fee calculations.  The Collins Learning Academy is ready to help students with course monitoring, additional instruction and tutoring, and extension and enrichment activities, which may be associated with specific online or paper-based courses.

Course Description This opportunity to take courses from Texas Tech University with additional instructions and tutoring from Collins Academy is an excellent way to enrich learning.
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