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FREE Computer Classes

2010 SUMMER-WINTER SCHEDULE

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Following is information on SCLD’s free Computer Classes for 2010.

Class size is limited. Please call or stop by a library branch to register. All classes begin @ 2pm

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Computer Basics: Prerequisite - none
Never touched a keyboard or a mouse? This class is for you. We will go over what computers are, the difference between hardware and software, and what an operating system is. You will also learn about the keyboard and mouse, what a desktop is, how to work with programs and files, and the proper way to turn computers on and off.

Web Basics: Prerequisite - can use a mouse
Learn what a browser is and how to use it, three ways to access a website, and how to tell if a website is secure. We will go over the parts of a web address, the different types of web pages, how to effectively use a search engine and a web directory, and how to print only the pages you want.

Word Basics: Prerequisite - can use a keyboard and a mouse
An introduction to the main functions of Microsoft Word 2003, including how to: create a letter or paper; format and modify text; open and save a document; cut, copy and paste text; use the spell/grammar check.

Email Basics: Prerequisite - can use a mouse and a web browser
If the email revolution has passed you by, this class is for you! Learn how to send and receive messages, attach and download files, delete emails, deal with spam and more. Stay after class to create your own account if you’d like.

COMPUTER BASICS
July 8 - Argonne
July 21 - Otis Orchards
Aug. 12 - North Spokane
Aug. 19 - Moran Prairie
Aug. 24 - Airway Heights
Oct. 6 - Spokane Valley
Dec. 9 - North Spokane
Dec. 16 - Fairfield

WEB BASICS
June 10 - North Spokane
June 17 - Fairfield
Aug. 4 - Spokane Valley
Oct. 13 - North Spokane
Oct. 27 - Medical Lake
Nov. 4 - Deer Park
Dec. 1 - Spokane Valley
Dec. 14 - Cheney

WORD BASICS
July 7 - Spokane Valley
July 26 - Medical Lake
Aug. 5 - Deer Park
Sept. 9 - North Spokane
Sept. 14 - Cheney
Oct. 14 - Argonne
Oct. 20 - Otis Orchards
Nov. 3 - Spokane Valley
Nov. 18 - Moran Prairie
Nov. 23 - Airway Heights

EMAIL BASICS
July 8 - North Spokane
Sept. 1 - Spokane Valley
Sept. 16 - Fairfield
Nov. 10 - North Spokane