Computers, Substitute teaching subjects of VGCC Franklin Campus classes

Area residents can gain basic computer skills or take a step toward working in education through upcoming evening classes at Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus near Louisburg.

The “Beginner’s Guide to Computers and Internet” course will be offered at the Franklin County Campus on Mondays from 6 until 9 p.m., Sept. 13 through Nov. 1. The course introduces those who are not technology-savvy to the common components and many uses of personal computers through the Windows XP environment. Students progress from the very basics to setting up e-mail accounts and learning how to make the most of the Internet in their daily lives. “This is the age of technology, and you must learn how to use computers if you want to keep up,” said Franklin Campus Director Anthony Pope. The cost of the course is $65.

A course on Substitute Teaching will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 until 9 p.m., Sept. 14 through Oct. 14. This training will appeal to people who enjoy working with children and adolescents or who have ever considered a career as a teacher. Participants will hear from guest speakers and observe classrooms to learn about school procedures and classroom management. “There is a need for people from the community to work with our children and positively impact their lives,” Pope said. The cost of the course is $120.

For either course, students pay a campus access/security fee of $3. For more information and to register, call Franklin Campus Director Anthony Pope at (919) 496-1567.