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Robert has been teaching software to major corporations for nearly ten years. Prior to that he worked for the Department of Education, and prior to that taught medical classes at Mesa Lutheran Hospital.
His skill is the ability to take a complex topic, and break it down so that the most basic layperson can grasp the concepts presented. This web site is intended to find cruise or land vacations that he and his wife may take in exchange for any of the presentation options outlined below. Each session below is approximately 40 minutes in length. If additional topics are requested, alternate compensation such as Free Internet or shipboard credit can be discussed. Example 1: Transatlantic cruise, 16 days total, with 9 Sea Days - Plus Internet: Presentations: iPad or Kindle (3), iPad Tips and Tricks (2), Register YourName.com (2), Windows Shortcuts (3), Home Wireless Security (2), Basic English for Spanish Travellers (2), Listening to the Sky (2), Creative Stovetop Cooking (2) Example 2: 30 Day Cruise with 7 Sea Days: Presentations: City Walks (8 ports), iPad or Kindle (3), Windows Tips and Tricks (3), Beginner Magic (3), Daily Morning Water Aerobics (15)
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| Presentation Topics | Brief Description | Exchange Days for each Topic | Other Benefits |
| Making a Family Web Page | There are very basic blog tools available at no cost, that will allow anyone to create a family web page to share photos, for scrapbooking photos, or for a genealogy web site. | 2 days | *1 *2 |
| Google Maps | Google gives the ability to research a destination. Search tips will be reviewed and a few tips and tricks, not commonly known, will be shared. For example, did you know that Ctrl+PrintScreen will capture whatever is on your screen and place it on your clipboard? | 2 days | *1 |
iPad or KindleHOT TOPIC |
The benefits and drawbacks to both products will be reviewed. Both an iPad and Kindle will be made available to touch and review during this and all other sessions. | 3 days | *2 |
| iPad Tips and Tricks | Approximately twenty insider tips will be shared for iPad use. For example, if your iPad starts running slowly you can "reboot" your iPad by holding down the round button and the power button for five seconds. | 2 days | *1 *2 |
| Watching NetFlix on your Computer | The underused benefit of a NetFlix account is reviewed in detail. Also the new iPad NetFlix App will be previewed. | 2 days | |
| TV Programming on your Computer | With the advent of Hulu.com and NetFlix, you can replace your cable or satellite with a laptop computer, and receive free television programming. Benefits and drawbacks will be discussed. | 2 days | |
| How to write your own Travel Blog | There are very basic blog tools available at no cost, that will allow anyone to share their travel adventures with family and friends. | 2 days | *1 *2 |
| How to Register YourName.com | It is very easy and inexpensive to register your own domain name, and then point that to your free web page. | 2 days | *1 *2 |
| How to Use eMail | The older demographics make this a hot topic on cruise ships. Older travelers will be able to register their own eMail address, then communicate with family during the cruise. | 2 days | *1 *2 |
| How to make Skype Phone Calls | With Skype, you can use your laptop and an Internet connection to call anyone in the world for as low as three cents per minute. | 2 days | *1 *2 |
| How to Surf the Internet | While you might think this is a "no-brainer" these days, many are still mystified by the Internet. This basic seminar will help them learn how to look up basic information on the Internet. | 2 days | *1 *2 |
| Research your Vacation | The tools available to research your vacation destinations will be reviewed, giving people the ability to more efficiently plan their vacation days. | 2 days | *1 |
| Home Wireless Security | More and more households are getting wireless routers, but few know how to secure it so that your personal data is not at risk. The simple steps that secure your system are reviewed. | 2 days | *2 |
Windows Tips and TricksHOT TOPIC |
Nearly everyone has Windows on their computer these days. Twenty tips and tricks will be reviewed. For example, did you know that holding down your Window button and tapping the M key will minimize everything. | 3 days | *2 |
| Basic English - in French or Spanish | These classes will be taught in either French or Spanish, and will help people learn basic phrases they may need during their vacation. | 2 days per class | *2 |
| Improving your English | This class is intended for people who have very broken English or simply need to improve their current level of English fluency. A separate class for the crew is also offered. | 2 days per class | *2 |
| Basic Language Class American Sign Language, French, Spanish, Finnish, Turkish, Russian, Arabic |
Anywhere they travel, Robert and Cynthia learn phrases such as hello, please, thank you, bathroom, how much is this, and so forth. These basic language classes are designed to pass on those phrases to other travellers. | 2 days per class | *2 |
| Retouching Photos | Cynthia has been doing photo restoration for eight years. She passes on the basic tips of how to repair cracks, and other damages to precious family photos. http://www.photofix.us | 2 days | |
| Water Aerobics for Non-Athletes | Cynthia and Robert will lead classes each morning, in the swimming pool, designed to get your blood pumping for the day. | 1/2 day per classs | |
| Light Aerobics for Non-Athletes | Cynthia and Robert will lead classes in the morning and/or afternoon designed for those who are looking to reduce body fat or improve muscle tone. | 1/2 day per classs | |
| Chair Exercises | Cynthia and Robert will lead classes each afternoon designed for those less able to attend the other exercise classes. | 1/2 day per classs | |
| City Walks | Robert will discuss the City Walk options at each destination. | 2 days | *2 |
| Jewelry Making | Cynthia has been making jewelry for nearly twenty years. www.Cielle.net She will demonstrate the tools and ways to create your own earrings, bracelets or jewelry. | 2 days | |
| Beginner Magic | Robert will show those attending a dozen or more magic tricks to take home to the grandkids. This is broken into three segments of Card Magic, String Magic, and Coin Magic. | 2 days | *2 |
| Listening to the Sky | Robert will show slides of the different types of clouds and what each means | 2 days | |
| GeoCaching | This new phenomena is discussed and examples of what some folks have adopted as their new port activity. | 2 days | *1 *2 |
| Making Gift Boxes | Using any piece of paper, you can create a custom box for your special gift. | 2 days | *2 |
| Paper Roses | You can fold a rose from a simple napkin. | 1 days | |
| Creative Stovetop Cooking | Travelers are frequently put into kitchens with no oven. Robert will discuss techniques and several recipes from his book of the same title. Copies will be offered for sale following the class. | 2 days | *2 |
*2 - Handout(s) will be given to those attending
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