ISD 728 Community Education

Bring your jewelry creations to life in this 3D printing class! The ancient craft of jewelry-making is brought to the modern world using TinkerCAD. Learn to build 3D models on the computer using CAD software. Design a pair of earrings and a ring. You'll be able to have one project printed. Additional Technical Requirement: TinkerCAD (login information provided during class) PC Needed (Windows or MacBook); program will not work on Chromebook, tablet, or phone

Every successful person in the workplace uses financial information to help make effective decisions. This course will give you a foundation to understand the finance, accounting, liabilities and financial planning basics to increase your effectiveness. This course is included in the Certificate in Accounting and Finance for Non-Financial Managers course.

You've watched the videos, now discover the magical world of acrylic pouring for yourself! Using fluid acrylics and pouring medium, our instructor will show you how to produce the same beautiful abstract artwork you've seen on Pinterest. Create an acrylic pour on a 12" wooden cut-out. Choose between three options when registering: Minnesota State Outline, Bear, or Fish. We'll provide a tray to carry your painting home.

Action research is a form of investigation designed to attempt to solve problems and improve professional practices. It involves systematic observations and data collection which can then be used by the practitioner-researcher in reflections and decision-making. Discover the features of action research and how the information can be directly applied to answer questions and solve problems in collaboration with others in your specific professional context. Come away with the ability to develop an action research plan to collect and analyze data and determine findings. This course is included in the Statistics for Decision-Making course.

Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer illustration software. Learn the fundamentals to set up a print document and use various tools to draw, format and style text, and modify shapes and illustrations. Design a complete corporate package, including business cards, letterhead and envelopes. Access to Adobe Illustrator software is required. This course is included in the Graphic Design Software Essentials course.

Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program that works seamlessly with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to produce simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books, and magazines. Start with the basics of working with the program menus, tools, panels, and setting up a multi-page document. Progress to creating, managing and applying color to elements, inserting images and illustrations, and inserting and editing text. Finish by exploring advanced typography tools and menus, working with settings and styles, and creating print-ready PDF files. Access to Adobe InDesign software is required. This course is included with the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate course.

Explore the most commonly used Adobe Photoshop CC tools, menus and panels. Learn all the basics to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital art work Access to Adobe Photoshop software is required. This course is included in the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate course.

Have you dreamed of learning Spanish or want to refresh your high school Spanish? Here's your chance! We'll focus on building conversational tools in Spanish through interactive practice and exercises. Vocabulary topics include common greetings and introductions, pronunciation, numbers, food, clothing, likes, and dislikes. Grammar topics will cover subject pronouns, the verb estar conjugation, gender of nouns, and plurality. Each class will include interesting cultural anecdotes about Spanish word origin, dialect differences, and names in Spanish. Zoom online meeting access and basic working computer knowledge are essential. A few days before class, you will receive an email with the video conference link.

Learning a language is a lifelong journey and now you are on your way! Keep up the momentum in Beginner Spanish Part Two. Continue with practical conversational components and builder phrases in Spanish, enabling you to give or ask for directions and hold small and restaurant conversations. Vocabulary and grammar components include weather, seasons, dates with months, days of the week, family phrases, and the verbs ser and tener conjugations. Cultural discussions include the importance of food, family, and friendships in Spanish-speaking countries. Class is appropriate for new students and previous Beginner Part 1 Spanish conversation participants. Zoom online meeting access and basic working computer knowledge are essential. A few days before the class, you will receive an email with the video conference link.

¿Hablas un poquito espanol? Then this course is for you! Intermediate Spanish is designed for adult learners who wish to improve their conversational skills. Grammar and vocabulary concepts include present tense -ar verb conjugation, infinitive verbs, future tense with the verb -ir, adverbs of frequency, prepositions, and more. Practice Spanish conversation skills including how to make plans and discuss preferences. Cultural discussions cover holiday traditions and celebrations in Spanish-speaking countries. A dynamic, interactive approach will keep the class fun and exciting! This class is appropriate for new students and previous Beginner Spanish Part 1 and 2 conversation participants. Zoom online meeting access and basic working computer knowledge are essential. A few days before class, you will receive an email with the video conference link.

The Handke Center pickleball league will feature teams of two consisting of two adults age 55+. Teams may be made up of a combination of one male and one female or both of one gender. Games will be played on Tuesday evenings and each team will have two back-to-back games. Depending on the number of teams, there may be nights that teams have the week off. Games will be played to 11 points, with a soft 35-minute time limit. Games will be self-officiated and scores will be reported to the staff member onsite. Below is a sample of what a night of scheduling would ideally look like. Court 1 Court 2 4:45-5:20pm Team A vs. Team B Team C vs. Team D 5:25-6:00pm Team A vs. Team C Team B vs. Team D 6:05-6:40pm Team E vs. Team F Team G vs. Team H 6:45-7:20pm Team E vs. Team G Team F vs. Team H 7:25-8:00pm Team I vs. Team J Team K vs. Team L 8:05-8:40pm Team I vs. Team K Team J vs. Team L

Do you have aspirations for traveling to a Spanish-speaking country? If so, this is the class for you! Learn basic conversation skills to help you get around a Spanish-speaking country with greater ease. This class will cover helpful dialogue, greetings, how to barter at a market and order in a restaurant, and how to ask for simple directions. Each class includes a travel-related theme to practice real-world Spanish! A dynamic and interactive approach keeps the class fun and exciting! This class is appropriate for new students and previous Spanish conversation participants. Zoom online meeting access and basic working computer knowledge are essential. A few days before class, you will receive an email with the video conference link.

Take the guesswork out of important company decisions and make decisions based on statistically significant information. Discover the fundamentals of survey research, and ponder ethical considerations. Find out how to develop research questions, set up studies, and communicate your results. This course is included in the Certificate in Data Analysis course.

Discover the Excel tools that can help you prepare your worksheets accurately, examine your data for authentication, and use your data and information with confidence to make wise business decisions. Learn how to apply multiple criteria to functions, perform loan calculations including interest and payments, and analyze data quickly and easily. This class is included with the Certificate in Mastering Excel course.

Forget the fads and dump the buzz words. Take your knowledge of marketing to a new level! These advanced marketing concepts will enable you to develop more effective marketing campaigns and results. This course is included in the Integrated Marketing Certificate course.

Expand your knowledge of Power BI Desktop to the highest level! This course focuses on the advanced capabilities of Power Query, Data Modeling and Reports. Check for data inconsistencies, design efficient queries, create proper relationships, and write DAX code to ensure reports update quickly and accurately. Add navigation and analytical features to your reports to enable consumers to analyze the results. This course is included in the Power BI certificate course.

Review Structured Query Language (SQL). Create advanced subqueries, advanced joins, and UNION queries. Implement transaction processing, stored procedures and triggers. This course is included in the SQL Certificate course.

There are tremendous opportunities for teaching online. Discover how to plan, develop and teach an online course. Learn how to create online audio lectures with slide shows, and find out how self-quizzes enhance learning. Engage in online discussion with other teachers. An instructor's book, "Advanced Teaching Online," is included. This class is included in the Certificate in Online Teaching course.