Classes
These are our class offerings. We do classes
at a variety of locations, with the majority of them in the
Spring/North Harris/Montgomery County area north of Houston. Costs vary
by location/class. We have
taught some of our classes at Montgomery Community College, PACES, and
other locations. In 2005, we did a computer lab for the SETHSA Teen
Conference. (Past
Classes) We are
willing to travel to other locations for classes or workshops if you
get a group together.
Computer Classes and Workshops
We offer computer classes and workshops,
click on the links below for details.
Contact Us at info@jsoft.com with any questions or to
register for any of our classes. Check this page for updates
as more classes and sessions are added.
Current Classes
Jefferson Software Online Computer Classes
Jefferson Software is interested in education. We have done various classes, workshops and presentations on computers.
Our next class is an online class for the programming language Python.
Some of the advantages of online classes include:
- Students can work at their convenience and around their schedule
- Learn in the privacy of their home
- Work on the class in a comfortable setting (Your home!)
- Save on Gas! good for the pocketbook in addition to being good
for the environment (and makes Mom's taxi service a bit less hectic)
Anyone with a computer and internet access can participate,
no special equipment required
Python Programming Class The class will get you started if you don't
know Python, hone your skills if you already know some Python and help
you learn how to work with others online, a skill that is more and more
important in the workplace. We will cover open source tools that are
used by many Python developers and learn about aspects of using Python
on web sites and potentially in areas as diverse as games and business
software. The class will be as demanding as the student wishes. You
will not need to be proficient in another computer language, but you
should know a bit of programming. Let us know if you are not sure you
are ready for this class and we will help you decide. The class is open
to students of all ages. You are never to old to learn. Anyone with a
web browser and internet should be able to set up their computer for
the class. The tools run on most computers and some do not require more
computer power that is required to run Python. We are currently
planning on $10/month for the classes.
We will schedule workshops for those that want to get with
others and get some face to face time. The workshops are not required,
but will be an additional way to learn. The workshops will have a small
number of people, we are happy where two or three are gathered to learn
Python and other subjects. They will be a available for a small
additional fee and will be scheduled after we start the class.
And more classes!
We want to see how the online class works for us, then we will set up additional classes.
- Web programming: Web pages, JavaScript, AJAX, PHP, CSS, XHTML
- Computer programming: Python, Java, C#/C++
- Robotics: Intro to Robotics, Robotics programming with Java, Microsoft's Robotics Studio
- Using computers: email, using your computer, office software, media server software
- Web Servers: LAMP, J2EE, various other kinds of servers
and various computer graphics subjects
The above is a very big list. We want to know what you
are interested in and will work on building those classes. For
additional information contact info@jsoft.com.
past classes
Fall 2007
C++ Programming
Our C++ classes are a series of classes where we learn to to use the computer language C++. We
have a series of classes that take you from your first C++ program to as far as you want to go.
Introduction
to Web Page Creation - more added as interest is shown.
Learn some of the fundamentals of web page
creation in
a fun but
informative way. We will use a variety of tools that will help you
get started, even if you have no prior experience with web design and
programming. You will learn some of the basic terminology and tools to
help get you started creating your own web pages. This
workshop also includes a gentle introduction to CSS and Javascript.
Two Day Workshops, 1.5 hours each day
Computer Literacy Workshop -
September, 2007.
This
is a 2 hour workshop designed to help you better use your computer.
Email security, website navigation, and computer basics will be covered
as well as general questions. If you want to take some of the mystery
out of how things work without being over technical, this workshop is
for you.
Summer
2007
Club BOB Robotics
Info Meeting
- August, 2007.
This is an info meeting designed to help you better understand some of
the robotics opportunities available in the Houston area.
Learn
what's available and which programs are age appropriate for
your
student. This will be a general information meeting, at a later time we
will schedule programming workshops.
Introduction to programming with
3D Animation - June-August, 2007.
This is a three month class that gets us started in
programming with a 3D animation slant using Python and C++.
We will use email and our web site to work with each other. There will
be two meetings each month to review what we have learned, go over any
problems and get started on the following phase of the class. The first
class session will be on Tuesday, June 12th.
Introduction
to Web Page Creation - Summer, 2007
Learn some of the fundamentals of web page
creation in
a fun but
informative way. We will use a variety of tools that will help you
get started, even if you have no prior experience with web design and
programming. You will learn some of the basic terminology and tools to
help get you started creating your own web pages. This
workshop also includes a gentle introduction to CSS and Javascript.
Two Day Workshops, 1.5 hours each day
Intro to Robotics
1 -
Programming with Microsoft Robotics Studio
- Summer, 2007
These are short workshops that introduce you to programming. We will
use the Microsoft Robotics Studio (MSRS) and a LEGO NXT robot.
No prior robotics or programming experience required.
Two Day Workshops, two hours each day.
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2008 Jefferson Software