Computer Classes Require Registration
The Lafourche Parish Library offers the following free computer training classes:
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• Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 • Introduction to Computers • Introduction to Email • Introduction to the Internet • Facebook Basics • Resume Writing • OverDrive eBook downloading |
| Bayou Blue (985-580-0634) |
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April 10, 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Computers April 23, 10:30am Resume Writing Class |
| Choctaw (985-633-6453) |
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One on one computer classes available, Call for more information. 985-633-6453 |
| Golden Meadow (985-475-5660) |
| None at this time |
| Larose(985-693-3336) |
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April 3, 10:30am Basics/Microsoft Word/Internet/E-mail April 10, 10:30am Basics/Microsoft Word/Internet/E-mail |
| Lockport (985-532-3158) |
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April 2, 10:00 a.m. Computer Basics April 16, 10:00 a.m. Internet and Email |
| Raceland (985-537-6875) |
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Friday, April 5, 10:00 a.m. Basic Computer Skills Friday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. Social Media Class Friday, April 29, 10:30 a.m. Social Media Class |
| South Lafourche (985-632-7140) |
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April 11, 5:30 PM Introduction to the Internet April 18, 5:30 PM Introduction to Email April 25, 5:30 PM Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 |
| Thibodaux (985-447-4119) |
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April 4, 2pm Introduction to Computers April 11, 2pm Introduction to Microsoft Word April 18, 2pm Introduction to the Internet April 25, 2pm Introduction to E-mail |
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¤ All classes are free and open to the public. ¤ Classes generally last one hour, unless otherwise noted. ¤ Not all classes are offered each month. ¤ Registration is required. Call branch to register. |
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Introduction to Computers This beginner's level class in the series covers the basics on the different components of a computer and how to use them properly. We recommend that you attend this class before taking any others. Topics covered in this class include: • Monitor • Mouse • Keyboard • Tower • Using the Mouse • Using Your Computer Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 Learn the word processing basics of Microsoft Word 2010 and the skills to be able to use the program. Students must be comfortable using the mouse or have taken the Introduction to Computers course. Topics covered in this class include: • The Many Uses of Microsoft Word • The Ribbon • Managing your files Introduction to the Internet This class provides the knowledge to safely and effectively use the internet. Students must be comfortable using the mouse or have taken the Introduction to Computers course. Topics covered in this class include: • The Difference Between the Internet and the World Wide Web • What You Can Do Online • How to Surf the Internet • Connecting to the Internet • Internet Browsers • Search Engines • Searching Techniques • Cool Websites • Online Safety • Social Networking Introduction to Email (Electronic Mail) This class will cover topics concerning Email (electronic mail) which is a way to send messages to others using computer connections. Students must be comfortable using the mouse or have taken the Introduction to Computers course. Topics covered in this class include: • What Is Email? • Creating a Free Email Account • Accessing Your Email • Receiving Email • Sending Email • Forwarding Email • Attachments • Organizing Your Email Facebook Basics This class will cover the fundamentals of setting up and using Facebook. Students must be comfortable using the mouse or have taken the Introduction to Computers course. Topics covered in this class include: • Signing up for an account • Creating Your Profile • Navigating Facebook • Friend Requests • Messaging • Chatting • Settings • Privacy Résumé Writing This class will teach the user how to use Microsoft Word templates and the Career Cruising database to create a résumé. Students must be comfortable using the mouse or have taken the Introduction to Computers course. Topics covered in this class include: • Choosing a Template in Microsoft Word • Editing the Template in Microsoft Word • Saving Your Résumé in Microsoft Word • How to Use Career Cruising • Creating a Portfolio in Career Cruising • Building Your Résumé in Career Cruising Overdrive eBook Downloading This class will demonstrate to the user how to easily download free eBooks and digital audiobooks from the library's Overdrive collection. Topics covered in this class include: • Getting Your Devices and Computers Ready • Setting Up an Account • Searching the Collection • Checking out eBooks and Digital Audio Books • Returning eBooks Early • Placing Holds |