Course will be given in four sessions, each two-and-a-half hours long. The dates of the sessions have yet to be determined.
By John Tredrea
An introductory computer course on how to use the Internet will be offered to community members by the Hopewell Valley Regional School District this summer.
The Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to OK the course, which was recommended by John Bach, who as the district’s assistant superintendent of schools is in charge of curriculum and instruction.
The course will be given in four sessions, each two-and-a-half hours long. The dates of the sessions have yet to be determined.
The cost will be $35 per person and the location, the computer lab of Hopewell Valley Central High School or Timberlane Middle School. In order for the course to be held, a minimum of 15 people must sign up.
Doug Brower, the district’s longtime supervisor of technology, will be in charge of the course.
In Monday’s agenda booklet, a brief description of the course, "The Internet and You, Perfect Together," says: "the purpose of the course is to teach use of the Internet. What is the Internet about? How do I use it? What’s on the Internet for me? This hands-on class will teach students how to access the Internet. Topics will include getting connected, using the Internet Explorer browser, searching the Internet, how to use e-mail, shopping online, online safety and more."
JoAnn Meyer, the district’s community liaison, said Tuesday that a number of seniors have requested that the school district offer an introductory computer course. If enough residents show interest in taking the course, it would be open to seniors, as well as to other community members.
Information about how to sign up for the course is expected to be released soon, Ms. Meyer said Wednesday.

