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KFL Offers Free BASIC
Internet, E-mail and Word Processing Classes
Basic Computer classes
are held on the first three Wednesdays of the month at 11 AM for a one hour
session, Topics change each month: September is Basic Word Processing;
October,
Basic
Internet; November, Basic Email.
Programs will be successive, that is, your skills will build on
what you learn the previous week. Practice is encouraged! For maximum learning,
sign up for all three classes on the topic.
Sign up for each class is required; space is limited.
Call the
library at 985-2173 for more information and to reserve a
spot. Classes are offered on a first-come, first-served
basis and fill quickly. A limited number of spaces are available for laptop
users—please indicate if you plan on using your own laptop. Please be prompt; because the library is closed to the public on
Wednesday mornings, the instructor will meet you at the front door 10 minutes
before class. When you sign up, staff will ask you questions about your computer
needs so that we can address them in class.
These classes will serve as a starting
point to greater skills and expertise—it just takes practice! Once you gain
these skills you’ll be on the road to independent computing. Sorry, we cannot
address hardware questions or computer repairs.
Basic Word Processing in January:
We will use Microsoft Word 2003 as our word
processing software. (Sorry, we cannot teach earlier or later versions of Word).
Learn how to format your work to give a “professional” look. Typical
questions we’ll ask so that we can assess your class needs might include:
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Do you know how to use a mouse? If not, we
can suggest many ways to become acquainted with a mouse before class begins.
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Have you ever used a computer to type a document?
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Do you have a specific document you want to write?
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Do you have specific questions about tasks in word
processing? For example, saving documents? Using different fonts?
Class Sessions:
Basic Word Processing
(, );
Jan. 6th—11
AM—Noon
Jan. 13th—11
AM—Noon
Jan. 20th—11
AM—Noon
Basic Internet Classes in February:
Learn how to search and navigate the Internet using Internet
Explorer and how to evaluate websites for accuracy.
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Do you know how to use a mouse? If not,
schedule a meeting with the Computer Tutor to maximize your learning!
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Have you ever used the Internet before?
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Come to class prepared with a topic that you would
like to search as a jumping off point.
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If bringing your own laptop, can you connect
wirelessly to the Internet?
Feb. 3rd—11
AM—Noon
Feb. 10th—11
AM—Noon
Feb. 17th—11
AM—Noon
Basic Email Class in March:
For people who already have some basic computer skills, this
class will help you set up an email account and learn how to write, send and
receive messages; how to send an attachment (photos, for example), and how to
file or delete your mail. Typical questions we’ll ask so that we can assess your
class needs might include:
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Do you want to set up an email account? If
so, be sure to come prepared with possible user names and passwords of at least
8 characters long.
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Do you want a general email refresher?
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Do you already have an email account? What email
program do you have?
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Do you have specific questions about how to
complete a task in your email account? What are they?
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To practice, bring a few email addresses of family
of friends to contact
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Keep in mind that KFL may not be able to answer
all email questions--instructors are not familiar with every email program, but
most actions are similar despite the email program used.
Class Sessions:
Mar. 3rd—11
AM—Noon
Mar. 10th—11
AM—Noon
Mar. 17th—11
AM—Noon
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