Practical Computing

Practical Computing has been crafted to address the unique challenges novices face in mastering PCs, combining user-friendly design, creative multi-media tools, and a focus on useful skills students can apply immediately, either at home or in the workplace.

Windows Vista, working with the Internet, understanding electronic communication, computer maintenance and security, creating documents, creating spreadsheets, purchasing a home computer, and creating basic Web pages.

  For professionals who are learning the basics of computers.

Lynn Hogan

Lynn Hogan has taught computer literacy and microcomputer applications classes at Calhoun Community College for 25 years.  For the past 18 years, she has served as chair of the Department of Computer Information Systems.  She received Calhoun’s outstanding instructor award in 2006, and currently teaches computer literacy for senior adults and web design courses.  Having developed the first online computer course at Calhoun, she continues to work with the distance education program.  She received an M.B.A. from the University of North Alabama and a Ph.D. from the University of Alabama.

 

She resides in Alabama with her husband and two daughters.  Much of her free time is spent traveling to cutting horse shows and dressage shows, watching her daughters compete.  In addition to working with horses, she enjoys cooking, reading, and family travel