Computer Classes • April 2014 INTRODUCTORY CLASSES Introduction to Computers For beginning computer users.
Wednesday, Apr 9,
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Introduction to the Yahoo E-mail
Tuesday, Apr 15, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Make an appointment to set up your new Yahoo account (if necessary) before attending the class. Learn about the features of the Yahoo Mail page, including sending links and attachments. The instructor will also discuss individuals’ account questions and problems. Must have mouse and some typing skills as well as Internet competence.
MICROSOFT OFFICE SOFTWARE Word 2010 Part 1 (of 2)
Friday, Apr 18,
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Introduction to Excel 2010
Thursday, Apr 24,
12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
For students with no previous Word experience. Must have mouse skills. Must have Word competence.
OTHER CLASSES (Basic Computer and/or Internet Competence Required) Introduction to Photoshop Elements
Tuesday, Apr 1, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Learn how to fix, edit, and just plain have fun with your photos using Photoshop Elements.
Selling Online
Tuesday, Apr 8, 5:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m. Learn about various auctions and ecommerce sites beyond eBay, and the pros and cons of using those sites. Must have computer & Internet competence. Digital Pictures Workshop 1
Thursday, Apr 10,
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Getting Started with Windows 8.1
Friday, Apr 11,
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Digital Pictures Workshop 2
Thursday, Apr 17,
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Learn how to use your camera and your computer together. This class will cover downloading photos from a camera to a computer, organizing them, and basic photo editing. Please bring a camera to class. You have a new Windows 8 computer… now what? This lecture-based class will provide an overview of some of the basic features of Windows 8.1. Learn how to use online photo editing tools to fix your photos before you upload them to the web. Participants will also practice uploading photos to various websites, such as email, eBay and Facebook. Please bring a camera to class.
DOWNLOADING E-BOOKS (Participants must have a valid library card and an e-mail address.) Library E-Books for Mobile Devices
Thursday, Apr 3,
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Learn how to browse, check out and download free e-books from Northland and read them on your Android, Blackberry, or Windows Phone 7 device. Bring your mobile device to class.
Library E-Books for Kindle e-Readers
Friday, Apr 11,
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Learn how to borrow e-books from Northland and download them onto your Kindle e-Reader device. Please bring your e-Reader to class.
Library E-Books for the Kindle Fire
Friday, Apr 11,
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Library E-Books for Apple Devices
Thursday, Apr 24,
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Learn how to borrow e-books from Northland and download them onto your Kindle Fire device. Please bring your e-Reader to class.
Learn how to browse, check out and download free e-books from Northland and read them on your iPad, iPad mini, iPod Touch and iPhone. Please bring your mobile device to class.
WORKING WITH MOBILE DEVICES
iPad Games: Puzzles iPad Games: Mazes
Monday, Apr 21, Monday, Apr 28,
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Are you intimidated by new tablet technology? Come to one of these interactive classes to become more comfortable with touch-screen tablets. Participants will learn how to use and navigate a touch screen by playing pre-installed games on our iPad devices.
CLASSES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (Please call the Computer Center to set-up a class or help session. Each session will be held upstairs in the Computer Center.)
Mouse Practice
Beginning computer users will practice their mouse skills by completing online tutorials and games
YouTube for Beginners
Searching for videos, when & how to create an account, subscribing, creating a playlist and more. Must have Internet experience. Bring ear buds! Each class size will be limited to two people.
WordPad
A basic word processor – first step to Internet and e-mail use. Must have mouse skills. Each class size will be limited to two people.
Perfect Printing
Say goodbye to printed pages with cut-off text, pesky advertisements, and blank pages! Come to this class to learn printing tips that will enable you to print out exactly what you want from the Internet. Must have Internet experience. Each class size will be limited to two people.
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Downloading Library e-Books to your e-Reader or Mobile Device
Register for a help session to get one-on-one instruction and assistance. Participants must have a valid county library card and an e-mail address. Please bring your device.