March-May 2011
COMPUTER CLASSES ARE HELD AT THE
OR BY CALLING 245-7252.
Beginning Classes
Geared for
seniors and beginners with little or no prior computer experience.
BEGINNING COMPUTERS - Through hands-on experience, learn about the
components of a computer, terminology, and the mouse and keyboard. This class provides a basic overview of all
the exciting things you can do with your computer. For beginning computer users with no computer experience. Due
to restrictions, “My Computer” will not be covered in the class. Class meets for two sessions.
Instructor:
Jack Matalon Assistants: Fred
Beginning Computers -
Tuesday, April 5 & 12, 10:30-12:30 (class meets for two sessions)
Beginning Computers -
Tuesday, May 3 and 10, 10:30-12:30 (class meets for two sessions)
BEGINNING WORD I (Word
2007)- Learn basic word processing
skills, such as editing text, opening and saving files, cut and paste,
save/save as, spell-check, bullet or numbered lists, columns, clip art, Word
templates, and printing. Must be able to
type and use a mouse. Class meets for
two sessions.
Instructor: Barbara Timone Assistant:
Sue
Thursday, April 7 and
Tuesday, April 19, 10:30-12:30 (class meets for two sessions)
Thursday, May 5 and 12,
10:30-12:30 (class
meets for two sessions)
BEGINNING INTERNET- This class explains what the World Wide Web (www)
is. Learn Internet jargon and how to
perform basic searches using a search engine or a known address. No computer experience is required, however,
it is helpful to have attended Beginning Computers first, or have some
experience using the mouse and keyboard.
Instructor: Marsha Andersen Assistant: Emily & Tanya
Friday,
April 8, 10:30-12:30
Friday, May
13, 10:30-12:30
Before taking these classes, we
recommend that you attend all of the beginning classes or have equivalent
experience.
INTERNET TIPS AND TRICKS
(INTERNET II) - A continuation of
Beginning Internet. Learn to use all
features of your browser to get anywhere on the Web! Topics include how to get the most out of
your menu bar, address bar, and button bar, how to organize “favorites,” and
how to understand URL addresses.
Instructor: Marsha Andersen Assistant: Tanya
Tuesday, April 26,
10:30-12:30
Tuesday, May 24, 10:30-12:30
BEGINNING
FACEBOOK – A beginning introduction to Facebook. Learn how to manage your Facebook
account.
Class Requirements: You must have an email account and a Facebook account to attend this class and be
comfortable using a computer. You must
come prepared for class with your email and Facebook
user ID and password.
If you do not have these accounts, please come from 12:30-1:00 to meet
with the instructors and sign up for your free accounts.
Instructors: Tanya Hearn and Marsha Andersen
Thursday,
April 28, 1:00-3:00 (12:30-1:00 p.m.
come and set up your email or Facebook account)
Thursday,
May 26, 1:00-3:00 (12:30-1:00 p.m.
come and set up your email or Facebook account)
INTERMEDIATE WORD (Word
2007) - A continuation of Beginning Word. Expands and reviews skills introduced in
Beginning Word. Topics covered include
how to create
a mail merge, envelopes and labels, text boxes, and tables. Beginning
Word required, or the equivalent. Must
have had some experience using Word before attending the class.
Instructor:
Barbara Timone Assistant:
Martha
Thursday, April 21,
10:30-12:30 Topics: mail merge,
envelopes, and labels
Thursday, April 28,
10:30-12:30 Topics: text boxes and
tables
Thursday, May 19,
10:30-12:30 Topics: mail merge,
envelopes, and labels
Thursday, May 26,
10:30-12:30 Topics: text boxes and
tables
BEGINNING EXCEL-Learn what a spreadsheet is (the common use for this
format is to display data), how to use Excel 2007, and basic functions to
create a simple spreadsheet. Must be
able to type, use a mouse, and feel comfortable working in a Windows
environment. Word experience is helpful,
but not required.
Instructor: Fred Skill Assistant: Jack
Monday, April 18, 10:30-12:30
Monday, May 16, 10:30-12:30
COMPUTER Q & A-Bring your questions and come to discuss any problem
on any computer program, such as “how do I…,” or “what should I do….” Your questions will be answered using simple,
non-technical language. By asking
questions you are helping others and each class will vary depending on the
questions of the students.
Instructor: Fred Skill Assistant: Jack
Monday, March 28,
10:30-12:30
Monday, April 25,
10:30-12:30
Monday, May 23, 10:30-12:30
FREE JOB & RESOURCE
CENTER – Learn about Job
and Career Accelerator, a free online service available from the
Library. Explore career resources,
resume builder, self-paced computer and skill building courses. You will create a personal account to access
from home. Must be able to type and use
a mouse.
Instructor: Shannon Baldry
Wednesday, March 30,
10:30-12:30
Wednesday, March 30,
1:00-3:00
POWERPOINT, EXCEL, WORD,
ACCESS –Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Online Classes
Learn
at your own pace. Access free,
self-paced, online computer classes.
Go to
www.shastalibraries.org. Select “Library
Services.” Select Job and Career
Accelerator.
Do you need help with your eReader
(Kindle, Nook, etc)?
Attend the Computer Q&A class!