Fall Computer Classes

The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
offers computer classes that meet the need of most of
our library patrons. Whether you are a beginner in need
of basic computer or internet skills or desire to gain
skills for the job market we have you the patron in mind.

Registration is required and will begin August 16, 2010
Classes are 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The Basics

File Management Made Simple

Have you ever tried dowloading a file and couldn't find
it? Are you finding it diffiucult to manage your own data?
This class will provide basic knowledge in common file
operations such as: working with folders, creating a new
file, editing an existing file and saving it, opening a pre-
existing file, backing up files using a ROM burner and
other external devices.
Date offered: September 27

Introduction to Computers using Microsoft Vista
This course will introduce the student to many of the
new and improved features of the Microsoft Windows
operating system.  The student will learn about navigation
and search capabilities, start menu features, tabbed
browsing, Windows Media Center, Windows sidebar,
Windows mail,  and Microsoft Internet Explorer 8. 
Date offered: September 13

Introduction to the Internet

This class will provide training to successfully access
and navigate the Internet. Topics that will be covered
are: browsers, internet security, connection types, what
to look for in an internet service provider, and search
engines.
Date offered: September 20.

Windows Media Player

iPods and MP3 players are the latest evolution of portable
music. They offer incredible ability to carry one's music
collection or favorite audio books with them without the
hassle of carrying cassessttes and CDs. But, how do you
get your favorite songs, or even audio books on those tiny
devices? With the help of Windows Media Player! This course
will teach beginning users about Windows Media Player ,
how to access, use, and store music and audio files
on a computer, or even MP3 player.
Date offered: September 16

Microsoft Office

Basic Skills for Microsoft Excel 2007

This class introduces basic spread sheet skills using Microsoft
Excel 2007. Students will learn to navigate through the
program to create simple spread sheets. Gain skills necessary
to create and format basic spreadsheets and calculate data
using basic formuals and functions. Other topics include cut,
copy, and pasting data; using Microsoft Help.
Date offered: October 7.

Intermediate Skills Microsoft Excel 2007

This class exposes students to Excel's table features. This
feature is easy to use, and can make data retrieval very easy
for things such as call lists, personal inventory lists, or group
memberships. Students will learn how to create, maintain,
sort, and filter Excel tables, and more!
Date offered: October 14.

Basic Skills for Microsoft Word 2007

This class introduces basic word-processing skills using
Microsoft Word 2007. Students will learn to navigate through
the program to create professional-looking documents. Gain
skills necessary to open, close, save, print, format, and edit
documents. Other topics include: cut, copy, and paste; using
Microsoft Help.
Date offered: September 23

Intermediate Skills for Microsoft Word 2007

This class introduces the next level of skills using Microsoft
Word 2007. In this course, students will learn how to create
and format tables, a dynamic feature used to create documents
such as registration forms to personal calendars. Students will
also be exposed to simple techniques for enhancing longer
documents, such as including headers, footers, and page
numbers into a document; readability statistics, and more!
Dates offered: September 30

Social Networking

Introduction to Facebook

Explore the social networking phenomenon that is Facebook.
Participants will be shown how to set up their page, add a
picture, find friends and family, control their content and
ensure the security of their information.
Date offered: November 4

Sharing Photos Online using Flickr

Quickly and easily share your photos online with family and
friends using Flickr.com.  This class will guide the student
through the process of setting up a Flickr account, upload
pictures to the web, learn how to organize online photos
using tags, define privacy levels that allow you to decide
who can view your photos, label photos and provide captions,
add and respond to comments.  
 Date offered: November 11