Computer Classes • September 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
Computers Basics (For beginning computer users.) • Thursday, September 18, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. • Thursday, September 25, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 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 mouse and some typing skills as well as Internet competence.
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Monday, September 15, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Staying in Touch with 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.
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Tuesday, September 16, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 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.
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Wednesday, September 10, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Thursday, September 18, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE SOFTWARE
Microsoft Word 2010 Basics (For students with no previous Word experience. Must have mouse skills.) • Friday September 19, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics (Must have solid Word competence.) • Thursday, September 18, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Microsoft Excel 2010 Intermediate (Prerequisite: participation in the Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics class.) • Thursday, September 25, 12:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Powerpoint 2010 (Must have solid Word experience.) • Friday September 12, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
OTHER CLASSES Basic Computer and Internet Competence Required Learning to Sell Online
Learn about various auction and ecommerce sites beyond eBay, and the pros and cons of using those sites. Must have computer and Internet competence.
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Monday, September 22, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Detecting Scams and Hoaxes on the Internet
To click or not to click? Learn how to recognize hoaxes, frauds, and urban legends on the internet in this lecture-based program.
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Tuesday, September 23, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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