Computer Class Schedule –April & May 2009

Tuesdays, in the Library Meeting Room. 10:00 am

Class size is limited so registration is required. Sign up sheets are located at the Reference Desk. Note: library loaned laptops will be unavailable for regular checkout at these times.

Getting Comfortable With Computers

This 4 week course is designed for participants with no previous computer knowledge. The skills taught in these classes are meant to build on one another so that when taken in succession the student will have a solid basis on which to further explore computers.

Week 1 – April 7th & May 5th
• How to turn a computer on and off.
• How to use a mouse and keyboard.
• Finding our way around the computer

Week 2 – April 14th & May 12th
• How to use the “Windows” environment.
• Understanding drives, folder, and files.
• How to use Microsoft Word to make a text document.

Week 3 – April 21st & May 19th
• What is the Internet?
• How to navigate a web browser.
• How to use search engines to find information.

Week 4 – April 28th & May 26th
• Explore web browser features: tabbed browsing, set your Homepage.
• Intro to web email.
• How to print just what you want from web pages.