Computer Classes
Computer Classes Require Registration
The Lafourche Parish Library offers the following free computer training classes:
Computer Class Descriptions
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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Wednesday, February 1, 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Computers Wednesday, February 8, 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Computers Wednesday, February 15, 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010" |
| Choctaw (985-633-6453) |
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Monday, February 6, 2:00 p.m. Introduction to the Internet |
| Golden Meadow (985-475-5660) |
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Thursday, February 16, 1:00 p.m. Introduction to Computers |
| Larose(985-693-3336) |
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Wednesday, February 8, 1:00 p.m. Introduction to Computers Wednesday, February 22, 1:00 p.m. Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 Wednesday, February 29, 1:00 p.m. Introduction to the Internet and Email |
| Lockport (985-532-3158) |
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Tuesday, February 13, 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, 5:00 p.m. |
| Raceland (985-537-6875) |
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Friday, February 10, 11:00 a.m. Introduction to Computers |
| South Lafourche (985-632-7140) |
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Thursday, February 9, 5:30 p.m. Introduction to the Internet Thursday, February 16, 5:30 p.m. Introduction to Email Thursday, February 23, 5:30 p.m. Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 |
| Thibodaux (985-447-4119) |
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Thursday, February 2, 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Computers Thursday, February 9, 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 Friday, February 10, 10:30 a.m. OverDrive eBook Downloading Thursday, February 16, 10:30 a.m. Introduction to the Internet Friday, February 17, 10:30 a.m. Resume Writing with Microsoft Word 2010 and Career Cruising Thursday, February 23, 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Email |
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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 E-mail (Electronic Mail) This class will cover topics concerning e-mail (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 E-mail? • Creating a Free E-mail Account • Accessing Your E-mail • Receiving E-mail • Sending E-mail • Forwarding E-mail • Attachments • Organizing Your E-mail 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 |
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