Room in Spanish for Teachers and Intro to Technology Classes

Although both classes have met once, there is still some room left both of these classes. Please note that our tuition is $17 per unit plus a one time only per quarter registration fee of $11. (The registration fee has been increased by $1 this quarter.)

Register online at: http://www.foothill.edu/cfi/linc/preregister.html or just come next week (Wednesday for the Spanish class and Thursday for the Intro. to Technology class).


1. Introduction to Technology for Educators
CIS 50A.09
Introduction to the computer and its uses is equivalent to the San Jose State University EDIT122, and the units will transfer. SJSU now requires this course as a prerequisite for their teacher credentialing programs. It is a perfect course for any educator wishing to gain a basic understanding of how to effectively use the computer for both school and personal use. You will learn to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphics and Web page creation software. You will also learn file management, simple software and hardware configuration and troubleshooting as well as how to use email, an Internet browser, and various search engines. The course includes a discussion of software applications for educational use, and the role of the computer and Internet in the educational setting. This is a must take introduction to the computer for all educators who want and need basic computer skills. This class meets the Level 1 CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing Technology Proficiencies for teacher certification.

Class Dates: Thursdays January 12 - March 30

Units: 4 units
Time: 4 - 7 p.m.
Class location: Room 4006 (PC and Mac laptop lab) Krause Center for Innovation, Foothill College 12345 El Monte Rd. Los Altos Hills, Ca. For map and driving directions please access http://www.foothill.edu/news/maps.html.
Parking is $2.00. Bring 8 quarters or 2 dollar bills for parking.
Instructor: Dorothy Cowell - Click on the instructors name to see a short biography.
Please note: This course is equivalent to the San Jose State University EDIT 122. It meets the Level One requirements for entry into the SJSU Teacher Credentialling program and for the CA Provisionary Credential. Parking is $2.00 per day. Bring 8 quarters or two dollar bills.


2. Conversational Spanish Using Online Resources
LINC 208.02
Basic conversational Spanish for those working with parents or students whose primary language is Spanish.This course will include strategies for working With ELL populations while looking at various hispanic cultures. Participants will review online resources, learn basic grammar concepts and role-play different situations.The following skills will be put into practice: listening, speaking, reading, writing and composing.

Class Dates: Wednesdays: 1/11, 1/18, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15

Units: 2 units
Time: 5 - 8 p.m.
Class location: Room 4008 (PC lab) Krause Center for Innovation, Foothill College 12345 El Monte Rd. Los Altos Hills, Ca. For map and driving directions please access http://www.foothill.edu/news/maps.html.
Instructor: Ana Tolentino - Click on the instructors name to see a short biography.
Please note: Parking is $2.00 daily. Please park in lot 4 and bring 8 quarters for parking.



Remember anyone planning to apply for our Earn While You Learn or EWYL Fellows programs MUST have taken 2 units of LINC classes from Winter Quarter 2005 though Winter Quarter 2006.