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

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1 Job and Business Queens Academy Library TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTERS TECH IT OUT AND LEARN NEW SKILLS THAT WILL KEEP YOU UP-TO-DATE. February 2018

2 Job and Business Academy Central Library Merrick Boulevard Jamaica, INSTAGRAM Thursday, February 1 10 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. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS Saturday, February 3 10:30 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, February 3 1:30 pm Monday, February 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 is recommended that you have basic mouse and keyboarding skills before the workshop. BEGINNERS WORD Saturday, February 10 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. INTERMEDIATE WORD Saturday, February 10 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 are required. LINKEDIN Thursday, February am Refresh and revive your online professional persona! In today s world of social media, it s more important than ever to ensure that your online profile and resume are fresh, current, and discoverable by your colleagues. Come to this LinkedIn workshop and learn how to create a professional profile that puts your best foot forward and shows off your abilities and accomplishments. 1

3 Queens Library BEGINNERS POWERPOINT Saturday, February 17 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. Register online at jobmap.queenslibrary.org. Basic computer skills are required. INTERMEDIATE POWERPOINT Saturday, February 17 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. GETTING MORE FROM YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT Tuesday, February 20 3 pm Learn about the many ways you can use your Google account, from Gmail and Google Maps to Google Drive and Google Groups. Basic computer skills and an existing Google account are required. TWITTER Thursday, February 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. BEGINNERS EXCEL Saturday February 24 10:30 am Improve your productivity with Microsoft Excel. Learn what a spreadsheet is, how to navigate it, create workbooks, enter or edit data, and create charts or graphs. Basic computer skills are required. INTERMEDIATE EXCEL Tuesday, February 13 3 pm Saturday, February 24 1:30 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. INTRODUCTION TO Monday, February am Learn how to create an account, log on, navigate your account, send and receive messages, and attach documents. It is recommended that you have basic mouse and keyboarding skills before the workshop. 2

4 Job and Business Academy Flushing Main Street INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD Saturday, February 3 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. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS Thursday, February 8 1pm 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. MICROSOFT EXCEL Tuesday, February 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30 am Join these classes to learn how to use Excel to your advantage. Topics include inserting charts and graphs, using formulas and more! Topics vary from class to class. Register online or by calling (718) Basic computer skills and knowledge of excel are required, it is recommended to bring your own USB Flash Drive. MICROSOFT WORD Wednesday, February 7, 14 10:30 am Build upon your basic knowledge of Microsoft Word in these workshops. Learn how to format your Word document; Insert tables and charts; format bibliographies; and insert headers and footers. Register online or by calling (718) Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Word are required, it is recommended to bring your own USB Flash Drive. INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET Thursday, February 15 1 pm After this workshop, you will have the basic skills to begin to navigate the internet. Topics covered include; Internet terminology, how to use a web browser, the basic structure of a website, search, and internet safety. While this is an introductory class, it is recommended that you have basic mouse and keyboarding skills before the workshop. 3

5 MICROSOFT POWERPOINT Wednesday, February 21, 28 10:30 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. Register online or by calling (718) Basic computer skills and knowledge of PowerPoint are required, it is recommended to bring your own USB Flash Drive. INTRODUCTION TO Thursday, February 22 10:30 am Learn how to create an account, log on, navigate your account, send and receive messages, and attach documents. It is recommended that you have basic mouse and keyboarding skills before the workshop. Queens Library Queensbridge st Avenue Long Island City, NY CSS FOR BEGINNERS Thursday, February 1 1 pm Learn the basics of coding with CSS in this two part series! "HTML for Beginners" is the recommended prerequisite for this workshop series. WORD: ADVANCED FLYERS Monday, February 5 1 pm Learn how to make advanced flyers in Microsoft Word. 4

6 Job and Business Academy INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP Monday, February 5 4:30 pm Learn the basic navigation of Photoshop CC. Participants should have basic computer skills, but no previous Photoshop experience is required. For more information or to register, call INTRODUCTION TO ILLUSTRATOR Thursday, February 8 11 am Learn the basic navigation of Illustrator CC. Participants should have basic computer skills, but no previous Illustrator experience is required. For more information or to register, call RESUME WORKSHOP Thursday, February 8 1 pm In this workshop you will learn what resume reviewers look for, how to select the best resume format, avoid common resume mistakes, properly type and format your resume in Microsoft Word, and send your resume to potential employers. WORD: MAKE YOUR OWN CALENDAR Monday, February 12 1 pm Learn how to make your own calendar in Microsoft Word. PHOTOSHOP: FILTER BASICS Monday, February 12 4:30 pm Learn the use of filters in Adobe Photoshop CC. For more information or to register, call

7 Queens Library MAKE AN ANIMATED.GIF WITH ADOBE CC Thursday, February am Learn how to make an animated.gif with Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Illustrator CC. For more information or to register, call WRITING RESUMES IN WORD Thursday, February 15 1 pm If you re not sure how to move your resume information from your brain to your computer, then this workshop is for you. Plan, draft and write your resume in Microsoft Word in this hands-on session. HOW TO SET UP AN ONLINE STORE Thursday, February 22 12:30 pm Learn about popular e-commerce platforms and understand the basic requirements for setting up an online store. CREATE SEAMLESS PATTERNS WITH ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR Saturday, February 24 1 pm Turn your designs and illustrations into repeated patterns for wallpapers, backgrounds, prints, or other digital product with Adobe Illustrator CC. To register, call GETTING MORE FROM YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT Monday, February 26 1 pm Learn about the many ways you can use your Google account, from Gmail and Google Maps to Google Drive and Google Groups. Basic computer skills and an existing Google account are required. PHOTOSHOP: LAYERS AND LAYERS MASKS Monday, February 26 4:30 pm Learn how to manipulate layers to create complex photo manipulations in Photoshop. 6

8 Job and Business Academy Job and Business Academy Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica Preregistration is required. For more information go to jobmap.queenslibrary.org c-1/18