Blogging, Online Auction Courses Offered at LRCC in March

LACONIA — Two computer non-credit courses are being offered by Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) this March.

"Blogging 101: So You Want to Be a Blogger?" is the first. Blogging 101 is a new workshop that will be taught by Blogger Clay Groves of Conway.

Groves has earned a reputation as a writer and blogger from the site www.catch-m-all.com which has been featured on NH Public Radio, NH Chronicle, and in NH Wildlife Journal and in dozens of other media outlets around New Hampshire. Groves will have a book based on his blog coming out sometime next year.

"Individuals will learn everything they need to get their blogs started," says Groves, "from choosing a topic, embedding photos and videos, and formatting the blog to make readers want to read it. Students will also learn how to monetize their blog, mix in social media and most importantly . . . get readers.''

Groves also serves as LRCC Running Start Coordinator working with high school students around the state allowing them to earn dual credit in their studies.

The two-night course is $50 and will be held Friday, March 23 & March 30 from 4–7 p.m.

In the second LRCC computer workshop, Groves is offering "eBay 101: Introduction to Online Auctions." In this hands-on course, students will learn the basics for selling on eBay.

"On the first evening students will list an item, learn how to price it, ship it, and avoid scams," says Groves. "On the second night, students will learn how to collect money, manage their PayPal accounts, and learn where they can get great stuff to sell and make money.''

Groves himself has been selling on eBay for 10 years and has sold hundreds of items on eBay and other auction sites.

The course will be held on Friday, March 9 and March 16, from 4–7 p.m. "Students can easily earn back the $65 registration fee during this course," says Groves.

For additional information on these and other workshops at LRCC, call 524-3207 or visit the college on the web at www.lrcc.edu.