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Basic
Windows
Learn the basics of moving
around in the Windows environment and get some hands-on
practice using the mouse. (60 min.)
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Basic
Word Processing
Microsoft Word is a word
processing program that can be used to create school reports
or resumes. Learn how to align text, change fonts, and
copy and move text. (60 min.)
Some computer experience is necessary.
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Internet Basics
This is a hands-on instructional class for learning the Microsoft Internet Explorer
browser. Participants should have some experience using
the mouse. (60 min.)
Prerequisite: Introductory Internet
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E-mail
Basics
Learn how to use Yahoo!, a
free web-based e-mail program.
Participants get hands-on training for sending and receiving
mail as well as creating folders and an address book. (60 min.)
Prerequisite: Introductory Internet and Mouse Experience
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Your Library
Online
Learn how to access your library account
from home, renew your materials, locate items, place books on hold,
and find book reviews. Using the library databases learn how to
access newspapers, magazines, books, readers advisories and more.
(60 min.)
Prerequisite: Introductory Internet |
Search Tools
Discover how easy it is to find
information on the Internet. Learn how to search using a
Web Directory, a Search Engine, and a Meta-Search Engine. and
some specialized Search Tools (60
min.)
Prerequisite: Introductory Internet
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Government Searching
This class demonstrates the
resources needed to locate the vast wealth of government
information on the Internet.
Learn to use specialized databases and search tools to find
information. (90 min.) |
Business Searching
This class demonstrates resources
to locate business information on the Internet.
Learn to use specialized databases and search tools to find
information. (60 min.)
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Mousing Practice
Get Mousercised! Practice
using a mouse in a self-paced classroom setting. For
Beginners. An assistant is available to help answer
questions. (60 min.)
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File Basics
Learn how to
save and move files on the computer (participants may bring a
disk or flash drive for saving). Learn to attach files to
email messages. You do not need to have an email account to
attend. (60 min.)
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Health on
the Internet
Presented by the
Community Health Information Service,
this workshop will demonstrate the difference between good and
not so good sources of health information. Participants will
get hands-on experience searching for information about
medications, health conditions, medical terms and doctors’
credentials. (90 min.) |
Basic Excel
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that can be used to
input and sort data. Learn how to create a basic spreadsheet
and make simple charts and graphs. (60 min.)
Some computer experience is necessary.
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Online Travel
Find out how to locate
airfares and build road maps in this hands-on Internet class.
(60 min.)
Prerequisite: Introductory Internet |
Résumé Formatting
Learn tips for creating a better résumé with this class.
Participants should have word processing experience. (60 min.)
Some computer experience is necessary.
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Natural
Medicine: Finding Trusted Resources
Mindy Rose will teach you how to assess health claims and become
an educated health consumer by learning to ask the right questions.
Learn about websites and books that you can trust for natural
medicine. A Community Health Information Service program. (90
minutes.) |
PowerPoint
Presentations
Learn to compose slides and to add eye-catching effects to your
presentations. (60 min.)
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