Schedule of Computer Classes: April/May 2012

Space is Limited and Preregistration is Required
 Register at the Reference Desk (413 499 9480 ext 202) during regular library hours or pittsref@cwmars.org

Our Computer Lab sessions -- except Computer Basics -- are taught presuming attendees’ ability to type on a computer keyboard; use either a laptop touchpad or a mouse; and enter an address in the address bar of a browser. Those who do not have these skills are welcome to sign up for our sessions; however, they may find they are unable to fully participate.

Computer Basics Series: Mouse Skills
You need a little computer help so you can start enjoying all the great possibilities a computer can provide? This tutorial is designed to help people who have never used a computer before. We will concentrate on using the mouse and other basic skills. (Taught by Jeanne)
Wednesday, April 4, 10 - 11:30 am

Computer Basics Series: Email
Learn what Email is, and set up a free gmail account. (Taught by Madeline)
Wednesday, April 11, 10 - 11:30 am

Computer Basics Series: Email pt 2
How to manage your gmail account. (Taught by Jeanne)
Wednesday, April 18, 10 - 11:30 am 

Excel 101
Participants will review the interface, create a basic spreadsheet, insert formulas.
(Taught by Madeline)
Thursday, April 26, 5:30 – 7 pm 

Excel 202
Participants will explore advanced spreadsheet functions, including importing text data, creating complex formulas, designing a basic budget with check functions, and exporting data through mail-merge. (Taught by Alex)
Thursday, May 3, 5:30 – 7 pm

Organizing Your Digital Photos
We will walk you through the process of putting your photos online using Picasa, free software available from Google. (Taught by Jeanne)
Tuesday, May 8, 5:30 – 7 pm

PowerPoint Basics
An introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007. (Taught by Alex)
Wednesday, May 23,5:30 – 7 pm

Word Basics
An introduction to Microsoft Word 2007. (Taught by Madeline)
Tuesday, May 15, 5:30 – 7 pm

Updated March 2012