Computer Class Descriptions at Lawrence Branch Library: Route 1 & Darrah Lane, Lawrenceville
How to Register for Classes:
You can register beginning on the 25th of each month. You have to register in person at the Lawrence Branch Library.
Or, you can go to www.mcl.org and register online.
You may pick up a printed schedule at any of the Mercer County Library Branches. Or, you can find the schedule of classes on the Internet at www.mcl.org.
Choose a class or classes based on your need and ability.
Educators: MCL Courses May Qualify for NJDOE Professional Development Credit
These courses are offered to the general public on a first come first served basis. Educators wishing to earn professional development credit for these courses should register in the normal manner and will attend classes with other members of the public. Upon attending the class or workshop, please approach the instructor to request that a certificate be issued at the end of the program.
Beginner Classes
Mouse Basics: Learn how to double-click, right-click, highlight text, scroll, cut & paste and click & drag. These skills are essential to all subsequent classes.
PC Basics: Learn important terms, the difference between A and C drives and how to use the parts of a standard window. Get comfortable with computers!
Internet 1: Discover what browsers like Internet Explorer do. Learn how to use website addresses and links. Visit interesting websites like the National Zoo and find great and healthy recipes from the American Heart Association website.
Practice: Bring a project or let us suggest one. Ask questions or explore the Internet. Practice what you learned in your classes– an instructor will be available to help you. You must register!
Library Catalog: Practice using the library catalog to look for books, audio books, music and movies from the library, home, or office. Place holds from home! Learn helpful search techniques. Please take Mouse Basics and Internet 1 first.
Intermediate Classes
E-Mail 1: Sign up for free e-mail service with Yahoo. Send your first message!
E-Mail 2: Learn how to attach a resume or a picture file. Please take E-Mail 1 first.
Excel 1: See how easy it is to list and sort information using a spreadsheet. Learn how to input and edit data. Make some simple calculations. Strong mouse skills are essential.
Excel 2: Practice making different calculations and graphs. Color and visuals will make your work extra useful as you highlight your document’s most important information.
Windows 1: Learn to use Help, Search and My Computer programs with the help of the Start button. Rename, move and delete files and folders. Take PC Basics and Word 1 first!
Internet 2: Learn valuable search techniques and how to evaluate what you find. Explore important search engines in addition to Google. Requires some Internet experience!
Word 1: Learn to write letters and reports. Open and close files and save your work in a new folder. Type, preview and print a simple document. Strong mouse skills are essential!
Word 2: Set margins, change toolbars & add borders. Insert a table & copy words or pictures from the Internet.
Special Classes - Usually Held Every 2-3 Months
Digital Audio & Overdrive: This is a beginner’s guide to Windows Media Player, iTunes and MCL’s newest service, OverDrive audio books. Includes tips on how to select and use an MP3 player. Feel free to bring your MP3 Player!
Digital Photography: Gain exposure to different types of digital cameras and learn how to edit and process digital images. Feel free to bring your digital camera!
Excel 3: Merge data into Word to make labels. Analyze data by testing different numeric inputs. Learn to analyze a large spreadsheet.
Internet 3: Search through 2000 magazines, newspapers and journals. Explore the databases for the information you want. Internet experience required!
PowerPoint: PowerPoint makes fabulous presentations, but you can also make picture albums and travelogues. Add ClipArt, music and animations.
Publisher: Newsletters, posters and brochures are a snap with Publisher. Work with text & images.
Quickbooks Pro: Write checks, record deposits. Keep track of assets, income and expenses, vendors and customers. Investigate the features of this program used by businesses and individuals.
Web 2.0: Learn about emerging technologies called social software. Discover how RSS, wikis and blogs are changing the way we share information.
Windows 2: Choose among anti-viral, firewall, spyware and pop-up programs. Clean and defragment your hard drive for better performance.
Tutorials (Internet-based lessons done at your own pace) are available at practice sessions and through your own internet connection. On www.mcl.org , click on Subject Directory, then Computer Tutorials. To receive an updated list of Internet tutorials, e-mail rbanerje@mcl.org.
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