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Computer Classes
Please Note: Most
classes are approximately 1½ hours in length. Registration is required, and
begins on December 1st. Due to the heavy demand for the computer classes,
registration is limited to two classes per registrant starting on December
1st.
After December 8th you will be able to register for any remaining open classes.
For more information, please call the library at 847-259- 6050. Classes are
held in the Computer Lab in the library’s west wing.
Clases de
Computación en Español
If you need to increase your mousing skills click on either link below.
MOUSING TUTORIAL
MOUSING TUTORIAL IN SPANISH
Registration for all classes
begins December 1, 2008.
Due to the heavy
demand for the computer classes, registration is limited to two classes per
registrant starting on December 1st.
After December 8th you will be
able to register for any remaining open classes.
COMPUTER BASICS
Tuesday, January 6 at 10:30 a.m.
This introductory-level class is designed for people who have no experience
with a computer. Learn basic concepts, how to use a disk drive, and how to
maneuver through your desktop. Mousing tutorials are available at the end of
class.
Introducing . . . the Internet!
Thursday, January 8 at 10:30
a.m.
Let
the World Wide Web open up to you. This course is designed for the beginner.
We will cover areas such as how to use a browser (Internet Explorer),
entering a web address, understanding the menu bar. If you need extra help
in using a mouse, please come 15 minutes early to the class in order to
receive instruction.
Searching the internet
Monday, January 12 at 10:30 a.m.
Tired of spending hours on the internet and still not find what you want?
This class will give you tips and sites for searching the Internet quickly
and effectively. Participants should be familiar with the keyboard and
mouse. It is suggested that you take the
Introducing...the Internet!
class before taking this class. If you need extra help in using a mouse, please come 15 minutes early
to the class in order to receive instruction.
Setting Up a Free E-Mail Account - 2
day class
Thursday, February 12 and
Monday, February 16, at 10:30 a.m.
This is
a two-day class! Would you like to have an e-mail account but don’t have
one? Setup your own free Gmail e-mail account and learn how to send,
receive, reply and forward e-mails. Class participants should be proficient
in using a mouse, entering web addresses, and scrolling.
Managing Your
E-mail Account
This
class will be offered again at a later date.
Confused
or overwhelmed by all your email? Learn how to store the e-mails you want to
save, put e-mail addresses into your contact list, make groups, and send and
receive attachments. Participants must have an active web-based e-mail
account and know their user ID and password.
Introduction to
Word
Wednesday,
December 3 at 7:00 p.m.
or Tuesday, February 10 at 10:30
a.m.
Learn the basics of working with Microsoft Word. This course is designed for
beginners and will cover features such as creating new documents, opening
existing documents, cut and paste text, spell-checking your document, and
the all important “undo” and “redo” features. Participants should be
familiar with the keyboard and mouse.
Introduction to Excel
Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m.
or
Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m.
This
class will cover skills necessary to create and edit simple spreadsheets
including inserting data, creating basic formulas, formatting text, and
saving the spreadsheet. Participants should be familiar with the keyboard
and mouse.
INTRODUCTION TO POWERPOINT
Thursday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m.
or Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00
p.m.
This class will cover skills necessary to create and edit simple PowerPoint
presentations. Participants should be familiar with the keyboard and mouse.
Fixing Digital Photos - The Basics
Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Learn how to
download your photos from your camera to your computer, correct red-eye,
crop pictures, lighten and/or darken your photos, and get them ready for
printing or e-mailing. Participants must be familiar with
operating a computer and using the mouse.
Clases de
Computación en Español
Estas clases se ofrecerán de nuevo en fechas
futuras. |