If you need to learn something specific on your computer and
* You don't want to travel to a school whose courses are outdated
anyway.
* You don't want to have to study for or take tests.
* You don't want to hear about topics that don't interest you just to
get
the part you want to know.
* You're not thrilled with the classroom atmosphere or distractions.
* You want to learn on your own computer system.
* You have limited time for this, at your convenience, not the same time
every week
* You want a teacher who can simplify and explain things in plain English.
* You have trouble understanding non-native speakers of English.
* You want a teacher to meet your specific needs, not general class
needs.
If this describes you, then call me at 393-3649 for a one-on-one session
at your
location, on your computer, about what you want to learn. You'll
save time
and eliminate the frustration.
My name is Joe Biberman and I have successfully taught computer skills
to college students
(ages 17 to 75) with disabilities for 17 years, I can
make computing easy for
you!
To students and their
parents:
I have
academic software in many subjects that will
help you gain more
understanding and improve your grades as well as links to
free online
educational websites that I have personally tested.
To Business People:
Work smarter, not harder. When you
learn to do things in an easier way, your frustration will go down and your
productivity will go up. I have trial versions of software
specifically for
realtors, restaurants, motels, retail stores, dive shops, hair salons,
builders,
boat and other rentals, daycare, insurance, etc. that you can try before you
buy.
I also have interactive training software for Quickbooks,
Microsoft Outlook,
PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Front Page, Access, Adobe
Photoshop,
Dreamweaver, web design, home networking, digital
media. I
show you how
to use the training software in a few minutes. Then,
you
learn at your own
pace the topics you choose in a simulated environment which will not change
anything on your computer.
To Seniors:
I can make using your computer easy and safe for you.
I am patient, can communicate well in a non-technical manner and have taught many
seniors with vision
problems, hand control issues, memory problems etc.
Check out some of the topics below and also my special
services page.
One-on-one sessions at your location could include any of these
suggested topics:
Computer security and
identity theft protection
How to back up your important data
Email basics - netiquette, sending photos, avoiding viruses, scams,
preventing spam
Managing your folders and files -- organizing and simplifying your
computing experience
Turning your
computer into a media center - Thousands of radio, TV, and
internet only stations for the music and information you want any time.
The best educational websites for each subject - If you are a student or
parent of a student, this would really help you.
E-Commerce Support Services, Not Just for Big Business Anymore
Cookies, what kind of information is stored, how to get rid of them.
Internet Searching Techniques -- 99% of people I observe do not know
how to do this. They are getting 100,000 or more mediocre results instead
of 10-20 excellent results.
Medical Information Online -- Who can you trust? The drug companies?
Surfing the web anonymously - Controlling your identity on the Internet.
Avoid Information Leakage Or, How to Keep Your Data to Yourself
DVD formats - clearing up the confusion
Capturing Family Memories on DVD
Avoiding the Hucksters, Cheats and Charlatans online
Common E-Mail Scams to Avoid
Search sites with no advertising,
Is the information you find on the Internet accurate? How can you
determine this?
Shareware and Freeware, what is it and where is the best.
The culprits that slow down your computer and how to restore speed.
Hard drive back-up strategies
Foreign language online website translators
Your game plan to computer privacy and protection.
Blogs - alternative information and creative expression
Podcasts on your computer - what are they and which ones would I be
interested in.
Protect your children from online porn
Making things larger and clearer for people with vision problems
Best websites for seniors
Shopping safely on the net
Best Religious websites
The "underground internet" or places google doesn't search
If you want to learn something that's not listed, call me and ask if I
know about it.