Computer Classes • November 2014 IMPORTANT: You must have a library card in good standing in order to gain access to a public computer. Patrons will be prompted to enter in their library card number in order to start the session. ***Please Note: It is not necessary to have a library card to register for any of the computer classes listed below. Northland Library offers these classes free of charge. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. You may register in person at the Computer Center on the upper level, or by calling (412) 366-8100 extension 131. Please notify the Computer Center if you are registered for a class and are unable to attend.
INTRODUCTORY CLASSES Computer Basics (For beginning computer users.) • Tuesday, November 11, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. iPad Basics A hands-on introduction for beginning iPad users. Do you need some help getting started with your iPad? Come to this class to learn some of the basic features and popular functions of your iPad. Please bring your iPad to class. • Wednesday, November 12, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • Wednesday, November 19, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Staying in Touch using Yahoo! E-mail 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. • Monday, November 17, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Learning to Use the Internet In this combination of lecture and hands-on experience, participants will learn the basic layout of the Internet Explorer web browser. Participants will also work with browser Tabs and conduct searches using Search Engines and web addresses. Must have computer competence - mouse skills and some typing. • Tuesday, November 18, 10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Social Media Basics Twitter, Instagram, Facebook--- Is it all Greek to you? Learn about these and other types of social media. • Wednesday November 19, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE SOFTWARE Microsoft Word 2010 Basics (For students with no previous Word experience. Must have mouse skills.) • Tuesday November 11, 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m. Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics (Must have solid Word competence.) • Monday, November 18, 12:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m.
OTHER CLASSES Basic Computer and/or Internet Competence Required Searching for Medical Information Online Learn how to find reliable Medical information online, how to spot health fraud and barriers to health care information thru Internet as well as non-Internet sources of information. • Thursday, November 20, 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
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