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About Our Classes   

The AMF, a non-profit organization, receives a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of Florida's Challenger/Columbia license plates.  This funding makes it possible to offer these courses to Florida educators at discounted rates. 

All of the courses include a combination of lecture and hands-on activities taught in a classroom setting. A comprehensive manual and the use of an individual computer station are provided to each participant. The course material is continuously updated to meet the current needs of the educational community in the K-12 setting. The instructors, all former teachers, are knowledgeable and experienced with proven track records in their field of expertise.

Participants have rated these courses the best of their kind in all areas including delivery, content and price.

• "Excellent teachers and materials.  I will be back."

• "Instructors were both knowledgeable and helpful.  I was very comfortable asking questions."

• "Great training -- very well planned."

• "Well informed instructors -- great reference manual."

• "Well worth the time and money."

Classes are taught at the Kennedy Space Center, the site of every manned U.S. space flight, and an environment rich in technology. Classes are also scheduled at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Central Florida Zoo in Sanford, or at your school/district site. See the schedule below for class locations.

Class Descriptions

Microsoft Excel 2010 /2007           

Program Duration:  3 days

Audience:  Anyone interested in using Microsoft Excel 2010 to create, edit, format, and display data in a worksheet.  This program is especially effective for beginners, as well as intermediate users who want to sharpen their skills, work more efficiently and learn Excel 2010’s new functions and interface.

Program History:  Introduced in 2012, this program was established to aid participants in understanding the basics, as well as the powerful capabilities of Microsoft Excel 2010. This program currently utilizes Microsoft Excel 2010, but the skills learned can be applied to Microsoft Excel 2007 and earlier versions of Microsoft Excel.

Program Description:  This program is designed for anyone who wants to learn the basic and advanced skills of Microsoft Excel 2010. Participants will learn how to create, edit, format, and print Microsoft Office Excel 2010 worksheets. Enhanced functions for calculating data using functions and formulas, sorting and filtering data, using Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts for analyzing data, and customizing workbooks is also included in this program. This is an instructor lead course utilizing hands-on activities, collaborative learning and lecture to provide participants with a well-rounded program. During the course each participant will be provided the use of an individual computer pre-loaded with the Microsoft Excel 2010 software. The skills learned can be applied to Microsoft Excel 2007 and earlier versions of Microsoft Excel. A comprehensive manual is included with this course.

Program Contents:

• Excel 2010 User Interface And Ribbon

• Keyboard Shortcuts

• Create A Basic Worksheet

• Input Data

• Perform Calculations In An Excel Worksheet

• Format A Worksheet

• Modify An Excel Worksheet 

• Manage Lists

• Protect And Secure Data

• Print The Content Of An Excel Workbook 

• Create And Use Formulas And Functions

• Hide Data

• Sort and Filter Data

• Understand Absolute, Relative And Mixed Cell References

• Create Custom Conditional Formatting Rules

• Recording And Using Macros

• Organize Worksheet And Table Data Using Various Techniques

• Create And Modify Charts

• Analyze Data Using Pivot Tables And Pivot Charts

• Insert And Modify Graphic Objects In A Worksheet

• Import And Export Data

Available for on-site training                                     

Adobe Photoshop Elements 10.0            

Program Duration:  3 days

Audience:  Any educator interested in using or instructing teachers and/or students in editing enhancing, organizing, and displaying digital photos in education.  First time photo editors as well as those with a working knowledge of photo editing will benefit from this program.

Program History:  Introduced in 2006, as requested by educators, digital photography exceeds the use of analog photography. This program was established to aid educators in keeping up with changing technologies utilizing the latest software for editing and organizing digital photos and is updated frequently. This program currently utilizes Adobe Photoshop Elements 10.0.

Program Description:  This program is designed for any educator who wants to learn or improve their skills in enhancing, organizing, and displaying digital photos.  Hands-on activities, collaborative learning and lecture are combined to provide participants a well-rounded project based program. Participants will be supplied with digital cameras, and all needed computer equipment to design, create, edit and take home a completed digital photo project.  Photoshop Elements 10.0, the inexpensive yet powerful digital photo editing and digital photo organizing software, is used during this course. Many skills learned can be applied to Adobe Photoshop and other professional photo editing software. A comprehensive manual is included with this course.

Program Contents:

• Photoshop Elements Workspace

• Organizer

• Editor

• Acquiring And Organizing Photos

• Files, CD’s, DVD’s, And Videos

• Using Object Search To Automatically Find Photos Based On What's In Them - NEW

• Automatically Detecting Duplicate Or Near-Duplicate Photos To Group Or Delete Them

• Picture Stack - NEW

• Automatic Corrections

• Batch Processing

• Changing Name

• Changing Size

• Changing File Type

• Auto Quick Fix

• Using Layers

• Selecting Parts Of An Image

• Color Adjustments

• Cropping And Resizing Images

• Retouching Images

• Red Eye, Imperfections, Etc.

• Using Filters And Effects

• Paint On Effects - NEW

• Smart Brush Features - NEW

• Using New Guided Edits

• Adding Text Including New Curving, Flowing Text

• Creating A Panorama

• Optimizing Photos For The Web, Email, And Sharing

• Printing Photos

• Creating An HTML Photo Gallery

• Creating And Sharing Slide Shows

Available for on-site training                                     

Adobe Premiere Elements 10.0        
 

Program Duration: 3 days

Audience: Any educator interested in using or instructing teachers and/or students in producing, developing, and implementing digital video in education. Educators with experience or no prior experience in video editing will both benefit from this program.

Program History: Introduced in 2012, this program was established to enhance educators’ knowledge about digital video technologies. This new program uses Adobe Premiere Elements 10.0 to create and manipulate videos and photos.

Program Description: This program is designed for any educator who wants to enhance their skills in digital video editing. Collaborative learning, hands-on activities, and lecture are combined to provide participants a well-rounded project based program. This program includes the Organizer, Advanced Automated Options, Motion Tracking, Advanced Effects, and Advanced Themes and Instant Movies. Participants will be supplied with video cameras, microphones and all needed computer equipment to design, create, edit and take home a completed digital video project. New Adobe Premiere Elements 10.0, the inexpensive yet powerful digital editing software, is used during this course. Adobe Premiere Elements 10.0 now supports 64-bit Windows 7. Skills learned can be applied to any video editing software. A comprehensive manual is included with this course. 

Program Contents

• Digital Video in Education: Background/Hardware/Software/Design

• Storyboarding and Filming Techniques

• Video Cameras

• Capturing Video and Audio

• Audio Enhancement

• Premiere Elements 10.0 Basics and Features - NEW

• Creating a Video Using Story Boarding and Sequencing

• Helpful Tips

• The Elements Organizer

• Creating and Adding Titles

• Instant Movie, New Themes and Templates

• Advanced Transitions, Effects, and Preset Effects

• Green Screen and Chroma Keying

• Correcting and Enhancing Color - NEW

• Motion Effects and Editing Clips

• Pan and Zoom Motion Effects for Photos - NEW

• Audio Features, Effects, and Properties - NEW

• Using Smart Sound to Creating Royalty Free Music that matches the length of your movie

• Adding Narration

• Designing and Burning HD-quality movies to DVD

• Exporting to Various Formats including AVI, AVCHD, Compressed, and YouTube

• Creating a Complete Digital Video Movie

Adobe Premiere Pro      NEW!      

Program Duration: 3 days

Audience: Any educator interested in using or instructing teachers and/or students in producing, developing, and implementing digital video in education. First time video editors as well as those with a working knowledge of video editing will benefit from this program.

Program Contents:

• Overview of Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 workspace

• How to import files

• How to manage media in the Project panel

• How to create a storyboard in the Project panel

• How to work with clips in the Timeline panel

• How to use nested sequences

• How to trim clips in the Timeline panel

• How to use editing tools in the Source Monitor

• How to use the Trim Monitor

• How to edit in the Program Monitor

• Video shooting tips

• How to capture video

• How to apply and adjust video transitions

• How to create TV news-style J- and L-cuts

• Understanding the Titler

• How to build text and objects in the Titler

• How to make text roll and crawl

• How to add text effects

• Tips for effective chroma key shots

• How to apply and adjust video keying effects

• How to use the Motion effect

• How to apply and adjust video effects

• How to change clip speed and direction

• How to create standard image, movie, and audio files

• Working with audio

• Selecting and connecting microphones

• Voicing narrations

• How to record a narration in the Audio Mixer

• How to adjust audio and apply crossfades

• How to use the Adobe Media Encoder

• Creating a Complete Digital Video Movie

Available for on-site training                                     

 Windows 7       

Program Duration:  2 days

Audience:  This program is designed for any educator who wants to learn about the new Windows 7 operating system.

Program History:  Introduced in 2010, this class will allow users to get the most out of their Windows 7 computers. As new computers are introduced into schools across the United Sates, Windows 7 will continue to gain market share and become integrated into school networks.

Program Description: This program is geared towards improving the Windows 7 experience for users in the school environment. Hands-on activities, collaborative learning and lecture sessions will be used to present the course material. Participants will learn about and manipulate the product in five broad categories including: Windows 7 Fundamentals, Networking, Security, Graphics and Multimedia, Maintenance and Troubleshooting. Course fee includes a comprehensive manual.

Program Contents:

Windows 7 Fundamentals

Introduction to Windows 7
Evaluating Windows 7 for School Environments
The Windows 7 Environment
Customizing Windows 7
Working and Searching with Windows 7

Networking with Windows 7

Network Configuration
Wireless Networking
Viewing Network Resources
Sharing with Windows 7

Windows 7 Security

User Account Control
Adding/Deleting Users and Groups
Assigning Permissions
Locking Down Your Workstation Using Group Policies
Parental Controls
Adding and Removing Software

Graphics and Multimedia

Snipping Tool, Jump Lists, Manipulating and Printing Images
Windows Live Essentials
Windows Media Player
Remote Media Streaming

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Administrative Tools
Performance Monitor
Power Options
Backup and Restore
Task Scheduler
Keeping Windows 7 Updated

Windows Server 2008 R2 with Group Policies/Preferences   

Program Duration:  3 days

Audience:  Any educator who is considering or is in the process of implementing Windows Server 2008 R2 with the enhanced security component of group policies/preferences in their school or district environment.

Program History:  Developed in 2010 to address the issues of how to implement Windows Server 2008 R2 in an education environment and how to lock down client work stations using group policies/preferences.

Program Description:  This course is designed for those who have implemented or in the process of implementing a Windows Server 2008 R2 in the education environment. Windows systems have built-in security features and centralized administration that if used correctly, will prevent hackers and inexperienced users from destroying computer or network resources. Utilizing built-in security features such as Active Directory, Group Policies, and Group Policy Preferences can reduce time and money spent on troubleshooting and restoring corrupted computers. Participants will learn how to set-up, manipulate, and manage a Windows Server 2008 R2. Course fee includes a comprehensive manual. Each participant will administer a Windows 2008 R2 server and a Windows 7 Client Workstation.

Program Contents:

• Windows Server 2008 R2 Overview and New Features
• Securing a Windows Network Without Buying Third-party Software
• Active Directory Installation
• Active Directory Benefits
• Setting up Domain Name Systems (DNS)
• Setting up Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
• Implementing Shadow Copy
• Connecting Client Stations to a Windows Server 2008 R2
• Using an Active Directory Structure
• Applying and Administering Group Policies
• Applying and Administering Group Policy Preferences
• Group Policy Hierarchy
• Creating a New Default Domain Policy
• Combining Group Policies and Preferences to Manage and Secure Client Computers

Available for on-site training                                     

Educators Resource Center:
As an educator, you are invited to visit NASA's Educators Resource Center, also located in The Center for Space Education. You will receive a packet of NASA printed material and have the opportunity to copy a variety of audio visual and printed materials on to your own blank media.

The Astronauts Memorial Foundation:
If you have any questions about our classes, contact us by phone at 321-452-2887 extension 5152 , or via e-mail at cann@amfcse.org

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