JANUARY 2013 COMPUTER CLASSES CHARLESTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS MAIN LIBRARY, 68 Calhoun Street, downtown: 805 6885 Computer Fundamentals Introduction to Computers Unravel the mystery of how a computer works, the difference between hardware and software and how files are stored. Practice using the mouse and keyboard, too. No previous computer experience Tuesday, January 8 from 5:30 7:30 p.m. Registration begins 12/31 Wednesday, January 23 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Registration begins 1/16 Using the Mouse and Keyboard The mouse and keyboard are your computer s communication tools. Learn how to click, click and drag, double click and scroll with the mouse. Practice typing and editing text, numbers and symbols with the keyboard. No previous computer experience Tuesday, January 15 from 5:30 7:30 p.m. Registration begins 1/8 Wednesday, January 30 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Registration begins 1/23 Working with Windows Explore the typical menus, toolbars and dialog boxes for Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010. Learn how to resize windows, open files and make selections from the toolbars. Experience using the mouse and keyboard is Tuesday, January 22 from 5:30 7:30 p.m. Registration begins 1/15 File Storage and Organization Discover how to save and organize your computer files more efficiently. Learn how to rename files, move and copy files, create folders by subject and delete unwanted files. Experience using the mouse and keyboard is Tuesday, January 29 from 5:30 7:30 p.m. Registration begins 1/22 Internet Explorer Google Docs Learn how to use Google s free, web based software to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations, edit existing Microsoft Office files, share your work with others and save your work securely online. Completion of Internet Basics and Word Basics, or related experience, is Wednesday, January 9 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Registration begins 1/2
Internet Basics Dive into the World Wide Web with Internet Explorer. Learn how to find a web site, navigate through web pages, evaluate web sites and use the Search and Favorites tools. Completion of the Computer Fundamentals series, or related experience, is Thursday, January 10 from 5:30 7:30 p.m. Registration begins 1/3 Computer Maintenance Tips Learn how to handle virus threats, suspicious emails and out of date programs and how to control your computer settings. Get helpful tips and web sites for maintaining a happy computer. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, is Wednesday, January 16 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Registration begins 1/9 Internet: Beyond the Basics Practice using Google and evaluating search results. Learn some advanced search strategies and how to interact effectively with web sites. Look at some social networking sites, including blogs, Facebook and YouTube. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, is Thursday, January 17 from 5:30 7:30 p.m. Registration begins 1/10 Library Links Millions of free resources are just a click away. Learn how to access CCPL s catalog, research databases, downloadable books and downloadable music. Practice searching for materials and managing your account online. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, is Thursday, January 24 from 5:30 7:30 p.m. Registration begins 1/17 Web Page Design Explore the fundamentals of hypertext markup language (HTML), the coding used to design web pages. Practice entering source code for a web page that includes hyperlinks, a table and a photograph. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, is Monday, January 28 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Registration begins 1/22 Email Essentials Learn how to send, receive, reply and forward email messages. Practice opening and saving attachments, organizing messages into folders and creating contacts. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, is Thursday, January 31 from 5:30 7:30 p.m. Registration begins 1/24
Microsoft Word 2010 Word 2010 Basics Learn how to enter, edit and format text in a document. Practice copying and pasting text, explore common features like spell check and ClipArt and get tips on saving and printing files. Completion of the Computer Fundamentals series, or related experience, is Saturday, January 5 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Registration begins 12/29 Word 2010: Beyond the Basics Practice some of Word s advanced features, such as inserting photos and text boxes, working with tables, adding headers and footers, setting tabs and creating columns. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, is Saturday, January 12 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Registration begins 1/5 Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 PowerPoint 2010 Basics Learn how to create an electronic slide show, apply themes and styles, edit and format text, work with images and placeholders and view your presentation. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, is Monday, January 7 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Registration begins 12/31 PowerPoint 2010: Beyond the Basics Discover how to insert slides and modify placeholders to display digital photos. Learn how to link to other slides and web sites, format text as WordArt and apply custom animation. Completion of PowerPoint Basics, or related experience, is Monday, January 14 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Registration begins 1/7 Microsoft Publisher 2010 Publisher 2010 Basics Use publisher to create personalized flyers, cards, newsletters and more. Learn how to customize a template by adding text and shapes, changing colors, inserting images and formatting text. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, is Friday, January 18 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Registration begins 1/11 Publisher 2010: Beyond the Basics Add design elements like sidebars, tables, photo captions and calendars to customize a blank publication. Learn how to add pages, insert text, change images and link text frames. Completion of Publisher Basics, or related experience, is Friday, January 25 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Registration begins 1/18
Microsoft Excel 2010 Excel 2010 Basics Explore the parts of a workbook and learn how to enter, edit and duplicate data. Practice inserting formulas, formatting text, resizing columns, creating charts, renaming and deleting sheets and printing. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, is Saturday, January 19 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Registration begins 1/12 Excel 2010: Beyond the Basics Learn how to customize a worksheet by inserting and formatting rows and columns, sorting and filtering data, applying additional formulas and functions and selecting print options. Completion of Excel Basics, or related experience, is Digital Photos Saturday, January 26 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Registration begins 1/19 Digital Photos Basics Explore some common features shared by digital cameras, like pixel and zoom settings. Learn how to transfer, organize and print photos. Practice using some simple editing tools, like crop and red eye removal. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, is Friday, January 4 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Registration begins 12/28 Digital Photos: Beyond the Basics Discover some helpful tools for working with digital photos. Learn how to import, organize and edit photos with Picasa 3 and PicMonkey. Create a web album with Flickr and explore printed photo projects with Shutterfly. Completion of Digital Photos Basics, or related experience, is Tech Talks: Friday, January 11 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. Registration begins 1/4 Facebook 101 Explore the major features of Facebook, like Profiles, the News Feed and Privacy Options, as you discover how to connect with old friends, make new connections and promote your business or events. Demonstration only. No registration required. Friday, January 18 from 2 3:30 p.m. Main Library, Meeting Room B Facebook 102 Learn about Facebook s advanced features of Facebook, including creating a Friends list, setting up an Event, creating a Group, designing a page for your business or organization and customizing the News Feed. Demonstration only. No registration required. Friday, January 25 from 2 3:30 p.m. Main Library, Meeting Room B
Introducing Windows 8 Have you seen the latest Windows computers and tablets? The Start menu s customized tiles give you automatic updates and quick access to the files and sites you use most. Preview Windows new look, and find out if it s the right upgrade for you. Demonstration only. No registration required. Monday, January 28 from 5:30 7 p.m. Main Library, Meeting Room B DORCHESTER ROAD REGIONAL LIBRARY, 6325 Dorchester Road: 805 6885 Computer Classes Internet Basics Dive into the World Wide Web with Internet Explorer. Learn how to find a web site, navigate through web pages, evaluate web sites and use the Search and Favorites tools. Completion of the Computer Fundamentals series, or related experience, is Tuesday, January 8 from 1:30 3:30 p.m. Registration begins 12/31 Internet: Beyond the Basics Practice using Google and evaluating search results. Learn some advanced search strategies and how to interact effectively with web sites. Look at some social networking sites, including blogs, Facebook and YouTube. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, is Tuesday, January 15 from 1:30 3:30 p.m. Registration begins 1/8 Email Essentials Learn how to send, receive, reply and forward email messages. Practice opening and saving attachments, organizing messages into folders and creating contacts. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, is Tuesday, January 22 from 1:30 3:30 p.m.. Registration begins 1/15 Online Job Searching Explore some of the most popular national and local job search sites, and practice searching for position openings. Discover helpful tips for beginning a job search, and learn about online resume resources. Completion of Internet Basics, or related experience, is Tuesday, January 29 from 1:30 3:30 p.m. Registration begins 1/22 JOHN S ISLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY, 3531 Maybank Highway: 559 1945 Excel 2007 Basics (adults/young adults) This session provides a basic overview and common uses for spreadsheets created with Microsoft Excel. Learn basic Excel functions, and build a simple budget spreadsheet. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, is Tuesday, January 15 from 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Registration begins 12/25
PowerPoint 2007 Basics (adults/young adults) Create a simple presentations and slideshows using PowerPoint, and learn how this program can be used to produce effective handouts. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, is Tuesday, January 22 from 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Registration begins 1/8 Publisher: Create a Calendar (adults/young adults) Create a calendar for the New Year with Publisher, and learn how this program can be used to design creating greeting cards, flyers, signs, brochures, calendars and more. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, is Tuesday, January 29 from 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Registration begins 1/15 Word 2007 Basics (adults/young adults) Learn the basics of Word, including how to enter and format text, change margins and line spacing, copy and paste text, and print documents. Some experience using a mouse is Tuesday, January 8 from 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Registration begins 12/18 OTRANTO ROAD REGIONAL LIBRARY, 2261 Otranto Road: 805-6885 Computer Classes Introduction to Computers Unravel the mystery of how a computer works, the difference between hardware and software and how files are stored. Practice using the mouse and keyboard, too. No previous computer experience Wednesday, January 9 from 1:30 3:30 p.m. Registration begins 1/2 Using the Mouse and Keyboard The mouse and keyboard are your computer s communication tools. Learn how to click, click and drag, double click and scroll with the mouse. Practice typing and editing text, numbers and symbols with the keyboard. No previous computer experience Wednesday, January16 from 1:30 3:30 p.m. Registration begins 1/9 Working with Windows Explore the typical menus, toolbars and dialog boxes for Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010. Learn how to resize windows, open files and make selections from the toolbars. Experience using the mouse and keyboard is Wednesday, January 23 from 1:30 3:30 p.m. Registration begins 1/16 File Storage and Organization Discover how to save and organize your computer files more efficiently. Learn how to rename files, move and copy files, create folders by subject and delete unwanted files. Experience using the mouse and keyboard is Wednesday, January 30 from 1:30 3:30 p.m. Registration begins 1/23
Tech Talk Smartphones and Tablets Want to know more about all in one communication and entertainment devices like the iphone and ipad? Explore these helpful gadgets, learn about different apps and find out about some of the competition. Demonstration only. No registration required. Wednesday, January 16 from 5:30 7 p.m. ST. ANDREWS REGIONAL LIBRARY, 1735 N. Woodmere Drive: 805 6885 Computer Classes Word 2010 Basics Learn how to enter, edit and format text in a document. Practice copying and pasting text, explore common features like spell-check and ClipArt and get tips on saving and printing files. Completion of the Computer Fundamentals series, or related experience, is Thursday, January 10 from 1:30 3:30 p.m. Registration begins 1/3 PowerPoint 2010 Basics Learn how to create an electronic slide show, apply themes and styles, edit and format text, work with images and placeholders and view your presentation. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, is Thursday, January 17 from 1:30 3:30 p.m. Registration begins 1/10 Excel 2010 Basics Explore the parts of a workbook and learn how to enter, edit and duplicate data. Practice inserting formulas, formatting text, resizing columns, creating charts, renaming and deleting sheets and printing. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, is Thursday, January 24 from 1:30 3:30 p.m. Registration begins 1/17 Resume Tips and Tools Use a Word template in create a resume that effectively represents your skills and experience. Discover how to add and delete fields, format text and create a cover letter to accompany your resume. Completion of Word Basics, or related experience, is Thursday, January 31 from 1:30 3:30 p.m. Registration begins 1/24
TECH TOY BOX SESSIONS Wish you could spend a little time with the latest gadgets before you make a big purchase? Drop in and take a look at some popular ereaders like the Kindle Touch, Nook, Kindle Fire and tablets like the Samsung Galaxy and ipad. Just play and explore. Staff will help answer questions and offer assistance. Demonstration only. No registration required. Tuesday, January 8 from 10:30 11:30 a.m. Dorchester Road Regional Library Tuesday, January 15 from 10:30 11:30 a.m. Main Library, Second Floor Thursday, January 24 from 10:30 11:30 a.m. St. Andrews Regional Library Wednesday, January 30 from 5:30 6:30 p.m. Main Library, Second Floor