Winter 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 December 12th
Classes are 6:30-8:30 p.m

The Basics

File Management Made Simple

Have you ever tried downloading 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: March 19

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, and Microsoft Internet Explorer 9. 
Date offered: February 6

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: March 12

Microsoft Office

This class introduces basic spread sheet skills using Microsoft Excel 2010. Students will learn to navigate through the program to create simple spread sheets.

Gain skills necessary to create and format basic spreadsheets.
Calculate data using basic formulas and functions.
Other topics include cut, copy, and pasting cells
Using Microsoft Help.
Date offered: March 14

Intermediate Skills for Microsoft Excel 2010

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, group memberships, mailing labels. Students will learn how to create, maintain, sort, and filter Excel tables, and more!
Students will learn how to insert, edit, and format a chart which is useful to track everything from budgets to blood pressures.
Date offered: March 21

Basic Skills for Microsoft Word 2010

This class introduces basic word-processing skills using Microsoft Word 2010.

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.
Learn how to cut, copy, and paste, as well as use the office clipboard.
Use Microsoft Help.
Date offered: February 8


Intermediate Skills for Microsoft Word 2010:

This class introduces the next level of skills using Microsoft Word 2010. In this course, students will learn how to:

Create and format tables, a dynamic feature used to create documents such as registrations forms, personal address labels, inventory lists, etc.
Students will learn simple techniques for enhancing brochures, flyers, etc., such as:
Inserting clip art, Formatting columns, Page numbers,
Readability statistics and more!
Dates offered: February 15

Basic Skills for PowerPoint 2010

This class introduces the basics of navigation the Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 window including:

Learning the basics of a PowerPoint Window and navigate around the new ribbon, tabs, and groups.
Create a new PowerPoint presentation from scratch
Formatting a presentation including font style, size, and effects, text alignment, and applying Themes.
Creating textboxes, applying text and object animation, and slide transitions to a presentation.
Using Microsoft Help
Dates offered: April 25

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: April 18

Facebook Beyond the Basics

Take a deeper look at the social networking phenomenon that is Facebook. Building on the Intro to Facebook class participants will be shown how to create groups, add pictures,videos and links, create tags, create lists and more!
Date offered: April 23

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: April 16