TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTERS TECH IT OUT AND LEARN NEW SKILLS THAT WILL KEEP YOU UP-TO-DATE.

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1 Queens Library TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTERS TECH IT OUT AND LEARN NEW SKILLS THAT WILL KEEP YOU UP-TO-DATE. July 2017

2 Central Library Merrick Boulevard Jamaica, INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS Saturday, July 1 10:30 am Monday, July 3 10 am Topics covered include computer terminology, using the mouse and touchpad, basic keyboarding skills, and how to navigate computer folders, files, and programs in a Windows environment. No prior knowledge or skills are required. INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET Saturday, July 1 1:30 pm Monday, July am After this workshop, you will have the basic skills to begin to navigate the Internet. Topics covered include; terminology, how to use a web browser, the basic structure of a website, search, and Internet safety. While this is an introductory class, it TWITTER Thursday, July 6 10 am Learn about Twitter, an online social networking service that allows you to connect instantly to what s most important to you. You ll learn how you can follow your friends, experts, and favorite celebrities and receive breaking news, job posting notifications, and more. Basic computer skills and a valid address are required. BEGINERS WORD Saturday, July 8 10:30 am Make your documents stand out with Microsoft Word. In this introductory class, you will learn how to create and save Word documents, format and edit text, use copy and paste, and use the basic functions and commands of Word. 1

3 Queens Library FACEBOOK Thursday, July am Learn how to use Facebook to stay in touch with loved ones, keep up with the news and leverage your network for your job search. Basic computer knowledge, Internet skills and a valid account are required. INTERMEDIATE WORD Saturday, July 8 1:30 pm Build upon your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word in this intermediate workshop. Learn how to format your Word document, insert tables and charts, format bibliographies, and insert headers and footers. Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word required. INTRODUCTION TO TYPING Monday, July am Are you looking to improve your typing skills for work, school or any other reason? Come to the typing class to get guided assistance and tips from a Queens Library instructor. BEGINNERS EXCEL Tuesday, July 11 3 pm Saturday, July 15 10:30 am Improve your productivity with Microsoft Excel. Learn what a spreadsheet is and how to navigate it, create workbooks, enter and edit data, and create charts and graphs. Basic computer skills are required. INTERMEDIATE EXCEL Saturday, July 15 1:30 pm Tuesday, July 18 3 pm Improve your productivity and boost your basic knowledge of Excel. Topics covered include a review of the basics, creating and manipulating tables, and using formulas and functions. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel are required. 2

4 BEGINNERS POWERPOINT Saturday, July 22 10:30 am Create awesome presentations and slideshows with PowerPoint Topics covered will include; creating and editing slides, changing the design and colors, inserting pictures and illustrations, and presenting your slide show. INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET Monday, July am After this workshop, you will have the basic skills to begin to navigate the Internet. Topics covered include; terminology, how to use a web browser, the basic structure of a website, search, and Internet safety. While this is an introductory class, it INSTAGRAM Thursday, July am Instagram is an easy and effective way to use photos to connect with people. Learn to share and take photos, add filters, make image adjustments, connect accounts, and respond to comments. This is a hands-on class, Please bring your smartphone with the Instagram app already installed to class. INTERMEDIATE POWERPOINT Saturday, July 22 1:30 pm Take your PowerPoint presentations to the next level! Topics covered will include creating transitions, emphasizing your information with animations, inserting charts, and inserting multimedia. Basic computer skills and knowledge of PowerPoint are required. 3

5 Queens Library ADVANCED INTERNET Monday, July am Go beyond the basics and explore the more advanced aspects of the Internet. In this workshop you will learn about: advanced search techniques; different Internet browsers; deleting cookies and caches; bookmarking and personalizing your browser; incognito browsers; and securing your online privacy. Basic computer skills and a valid address are required. ADVANCED EXCEL Tuesday, July 25 3 pm Be an Excel wiz! Topics will include pivot tables, formulas and much more. LINKEDIN Thursday, July am Learn how to use LinkedIn to look for employment, network and keep up with colleagues. Basic computer skills and knowledge of the Internet are required. TYPING LAB Saturday, July 29 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Practice your typing skills in our practice lab. INTRODUCTION TO Monday, July am Learn how to create an account, log on, navigate your account, send and receive messages, and attach documents. It Flushing Main Street INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS Wednesday, July 5 3 pm Topics covered include computer terminology, using the mouse and touchpad, basic keyboarding skills, and how to navigate computer folders, files, and programs in a Windows environment. No prior knowledge or skills are required. BEGINNERS EXCEL Monday, July 10 3 pm Improve your productivity with Microsoft Excel. Learn what a spreadsheet is and how to navigate it, create workbooks, enter and edit data, and create charts and graphs. Basic computer skills are required. 4

6 BEGINNERS POWERPOINT Thursday, July am Create awesome presentations and slideshows with PowerPoint Topics covered will include; creating and editing slides, changing the design and colors, inserting pictures and illustrations, and presenting your slide show. BEGINNERS WORD Tuesday, July 3 pm Make your documents stand out with Microsoft Word. In this introductory class, you will learn how to create and save Word documents, format and edit text, use copy and paste, and use the basic functions and commands of Word. INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET Wednesday, July 12 3 pm After this workshop, you will have the basic skills to begin to navigate the Internet. Topics covered include; terminology, how to use a web browser, the basic structure of a website, search, and Internet safety. While this is an introductory class, it INTERMEDIATE EXCEL Monday, July 17 3 pm Improve your productivity and boost your basic knowledge of Excel. Topics covered include a review of the basics, creating and manipulating tables, and using formulas and functions. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Excel are required. INTERMEDIATE WORD Tuesday, July 18 3 pm Build upon your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word in this intermediate workshop. Learn how to format your Word document, insert tables and charts, format bibliographies, and insert headers and footers. Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word required. 5

7 Queens Library INTERMEDIATE POWERPOINT Thursday, July am Take your PowerPoint presentations to the next level! Topics covered will include creating transitions, emphasizing your information with animations, inserting charts, and inserting multimedia. Basic computer skills and knowledge of PowerPoint are required. ADVANCED EXCEL Monday, July 24 3 pm Be an Excel wiz! Topics will include pivot tables, formulas and much more. INTRODUCTION TO Wednesday, July 26 3 pm Learn how to create an account, log on, navigate your account, send and receive messages, and attach documents. It *Consortium for Workers Education (CWE) class. Completion of CWE classes earns customers a certificate and qualifies customers for job placement services. Please see a JBA staff member for more information. 6

8 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica Preregistration is required. For more information go to jobmap.queenslibrary.org c-5/17