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Computer and Technology Training Class Descriptions

The following is a comprehensive list of classes we offer currently, in addition to previous classes.  To see which classes are being offered this season, please see the Events Calender or check out the Stark Scene.

***Schedule of Classes and Online Registration***

For more information, call Technology Training at 330.458.3160 or 330.458.3150 or e-mail trainer@starklibrary.org

Basic Skills - Senior Surfers - Job Skills - Internet - Teen Tech - Open Source - Managing Your Library Account - Fun Stuff

Technology Q & A
Have a question about computers or software?  Bring those questions to this special Q & A session with SCDL's Information Technology specialists.

Basic Skills

Basic Skills: Parts of a Computer
Learn how to identify the parts of a computer: CPU (Central Processing Unit), monitor, mouse, and keyboard.  Learn about storage devices such as CDs, memory sticks, and external hard drives.  Become familiar with the basic set-up of a computer and the purpose of connections; power supplies including surge plugs and extension cords, and their usage. (Also part of the Senior Surfers Series)

Basic Skills: Mouse
Learn about the different mouse styles; cleaning and maintenance; gain an understanding of the right and left click, as well as using the mouse to scroll up and down on a page; then practice your new skills with fun games.  (Also part of the Senior Surfers Series)

Basic Skills: Keyboard
Learn the basic components of a computer keyboard; locate the Enter key, space bar, tab, cap lock, and shift keys; learn how to use the numbers key pad, arrow keys, delete, and backspace; learn about the escape and F1 (Help). (Also part of the Senior Surfers Series)

Basic Skills: Learn to Type
In this 4 part series learn the basics of the computer keyboard.  Instructions cover the 4 key rows, practice typing exercises, and online typing tutorials for practicing.  (Also part of the Senior Surfers Series)

Basic Skills: Windows XP I
Learn the desktop functions and the components found on your computer; begin with learning to launch a program from the Start menu or the desktop; open, save, and close computer programs; understand the purpose of a Menu bar, Toolbar, Scrollbars, and Print in computer programs. (Also part of the Senior Surfers and Job Skills Series)

Basics Skills: Word I
Understand open, close, and save for a Word document; basic skills such as the ribbons (Home), groups, and buttons.  Learn to use the Contextual Toolbars, the importance of Cut, copy and paste; basic formatting including font alignment, font styles, bold, italicize, and underline.  At the end of the class, you will create a flyer or handout using the formatting skills practiced in the class.   (Also part of the Senior Surfers and Job Skills Series)

Basics Skills: PowerPoint
Learn to open, close, and save a Power Point Presentation; create a storyboard by collecting images, URLs, and text; begin your first Power Point Presentation by learning the variety of presentation slides available; learn to resize, move, and delete text boxes; discover additional menu options; show your presentation.  (Also part of Senior Surfers, Teen Tech and Job Series)

Basic Skills: The Internet
Learn the basics and history of the Internet and the World Wide Web; learn what browsers are available and how to use them to access the Internet. Learn to use Back, Forward, Stop, Refresh, and Home, as well as History (if available). Scroll through pages and change the text size on a Web page.

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Senior Surfers

Basic Skills: Parts of a Computer
Learn how to identify the parts of a computer: CPU (Central Processing Unit), monitor, mouse, and keyboard.  Learn about storage devices such as CDs, memory sticks, and external hard drives.  Become familiar with the basic set-up of a computer and the purpose of connections; power supplies including surge plugs and extension cords, and their usage. (Also part of the Basic Skills Series)

Basic Skills: Mouse
Learn about the different mouse styles; cleaning and maintenance; gain an understanding of the right and left click, as well as using the mouse to scroll up and down on a page; then practice your new skills with fun games.  (Also part of the Basic Skills Series)

Basic Skills: Keyboard
Learn the basic components of a computer keyboard; locate the Enter key, space bar, tab, cap lock, and shift keys; learn how to use the numbers key pad, arrow keys, delete, and backspace; learn about the escape and F1 (Help). (Also part of the Basic Skills Series)

Basic Skills: Learn to Type
In this 4 part series learn the basics of the computer keyboard.  Instructions cover the 4 key rows, practice typing exercises, and online typing tutorials for practicing.  (Also part of the Basic Skills Series)

Basic Skills: Windows XP I
Learn the desktop functions and the components found on your computer; begin with learning to launch a program from the Start menu or the desktop; open, save, and close computer programs; understand the purpose of a Menu bar, Toolbar, Scrollbars, and Print in computer programs. (Also part of Job Skills Series)

Computer Running Slow?
You know there's something wrong with your computer, but the neighbor kid and tech support talk in a language you don't understand. This class will focus around the terms Spyware, Malware, Viruses, Hackers, and why they can affect your computer. We'll also discover ways to keep your computer protected from these threats and breathe new life into your online exploration.

Downloading E-books
You will learn about the world of E-Resources through the Ohio E-book project, Free-eBooks.net, Google Books, Kobo.com, and more.  Learn about the necessary downloads for each; download e-books and audio materials offered. 

Basics Skills: Word I
Understand open, close, and save for a Word document; basic skills such as the ribbons (Home), groups, and buttons.  Learn to use the Contextual Toolbars, the importance of Cut, copy and paste; basic formatting including font alignment, font styles, bold, italicize, and underline.  At the end of the class, you will create a flyer or handout using the formatting skills practiced in the class.   (Also part of the Job Skills Series)

Word II
Continue the series with Word learning the Insert ad Page Layout Ribbons.  Learn the basics of creating bullet lists; the use of tabs; how to format Headers and Footers in your document; learn how to use columns and tables; insert Hyperlinks into your document including URLs and email; and learn some basic editing skills using the comment feature.  Learn about sorting information inside your Word document as well as the Smart Art and Word Art options found on the insert Ribbon. You will create a custom letter to be used in the Word III class. (Also part of the Job Skills Series)

Excel I
Learn to open, close, and save an excel worksheet; review the ribbons (Home and Insert), groups and buttons; including cut, copy, and paste; Font, Alignment, Number, Styles, Cells and Editing; gain an understanding of the difference between a worksheet and workbook; develop a formatted Workbook and Worksheet by learning the basic formatting skills such as cell formatting (merge and center), auto fill box, specific key strokes such as date and  time, copy and paste; AutoSum.   (Also part of the Job Series)

Excel II
Continue working with Excel when concentrating on the Formulas and Page Layout Ribbons; obtain knowledge of components of a basic Excel formula (add, subtract, multiply, and divide); sort information in ascending and descending order.  (Also part of the Job Series)

Excel III
Learn about Hyperlinks including web URLS and email addresses.  Explore the Contextual Toolbars that are found under the image and picture options; gain an understanding of the use of Special Paste to link documents together. (Also part of the Job Series)

Facebook
Learn more about Facebook and about Internet safety while using social networking sites; create an account; post to friends.

The Internet
Learn the basics and history of the Internet and the World Wide Web; learn what browsers are available and how to use them to access the Internet. Learn to use Back, Forward, Stop, Refresh, and Home, as well as History (if available). Scroll through pages and change the text size on a Web page.

Playlist.com
Do you want to listen to your favorite songs, those golden oldies, classics, or today's modern tunes all while working on a computer? Create an account using Playlist.com; add songs; access and share your music with others.

Basics Skills: PowerPoint
Learn to open, close, and save a Power Point Presentation; create a storyboard by collecting images, URLs, and text; begin your first Power Point Presentation by learning the variety of presentation slides available; learn to resize, move, and delete text boxes; discover additional menu options; show your presentation.  (Also part of the Teen Tech and Job Series)

Skype
Learn about Skype, free software that allows users to make telephone calls over the Internet.  Create an account, learn to use a webcam, and get started making Internet calls.

Using Email I: Creating an Account
Need to use an email account but don't know how to set up an account?  In this session, create an email account using Gmail.

Using Email II: Using Email
Already have an email account but need a little help managing it?  Now learn the Web-based email program; attachments; manage contacts; phishing, and spam. Learn how to Read, Reply/Forward an email; save an email or attachments to My Documents or other storage device; delete and clean up of emails in the Inbox, Deleted, and Sent folders, Create a signature. 

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Job Skills

Job Searching with the Internet
Learn to use Internet job sites such as Indeed, LinkUp, and Twitter JobSearch to find job notices, special job searching tips and resume help.

Using Email: Job Searching
Need an email account for your job searching endeavors? Create an account using Yahoo or Google's Gmail.  

Create Your Resume
Learn to use Microsoft Word to build your next resume.  Then find out about resume builders found the Internet.

Basic Skills: Windows XP I
Learn the desktop functions and the components found on your computer; begin with learning to launch a program from the Start menu or the desktop; open, save, and close computer programs; understand the purpose of a Menu bar, Toolbar, Scrollbars, and Print in computer programs. (Also part of the Senior Surfers)

Windows XP II
Learn to create shortcuts for a file, folder, or program on the desktop; how to organize your files; empty the recycle bin and understand the reason for doing this, as well as how to recover files and folders from the Recycle Bin; operating system functions to adjust speaker volume or mute speaker sound.  (Also part of the Senior Surfers and Job Skills Series)

Windows 7
Learn the desktop functions and the components found on your computer; begin with learning to launch a program from the Start menu or the desktop; open, save, and close computer programs; understand the purpose of a Menu bar, Toolbar, Scrollbars, and Print in computer programs. Learn to find folders and files in My Computer or Windows Explorer; be aware of the different views of files and folders in My Computer; recognize common file name extensions and their associated applications or application types.  (Also part of the Senior Surfers and Job Skills Series) 

Windows 7 II
Learn to create shortcuts for a file, folder, or program on the desktop; how to organize your files; empty the recycle bin and understand the reason for doing this, as well as how to recover files and folders from the Recycle Bin; operating system functions to adjust speaker volume or mute speaker sound.  (Also part of the Senior Surfers and Job Skills Series)

Basics Skills: Word I
Understand open, close, and save for a Word document; basic skills such as the ribbons (Home), groups, and buttons.  Learn to use the Contextual Toolbars, the importance of Cut, copy and paste; basic formatting including font alignment, font styles, bold, italicize, and underline.  At the end of the class, you will create a flyer or handout using the formatting skills practiced in the class.   (Also part of the Senior Surfers)

Word II
Continue the series with Word learning the Insert ad Page Layout Ribbons.  Learn the basics of creating bullet lists; the use of tabs; how to format Headers and Footers in your document; learn how to use columns and tables; insert Hyperlinks into your document including URLs and email; and learn some basic editing skills using the comment feature.  Learn about sorting information inside your Word document as well as the Smart Art and Word Art options found on the insert Ribbon. You will create a custom letter to be used in the Word III class. (Also part of the Senior Surfers)

Word III
Learn more about the Word Ribbons while using the Page Layout Ribbon and the Review Ribbons including Spelling and Grammar, Research, and Thesaurus.  Learn to create labels using Letters and Mailings; customizing a Toolbar; learn more about creating, editing, and deleting comments in your document; and the many uses of Page Set up and Special Paste.  Learn to create, store, and access a template.

Word IV: Picture Toolbar
Learn to insert images, photos, and objects in Microsoft Word.  Then learn about the contextual toolbars that are associated with the images, photos, charts, and tables.

Excel I
Learn to open, close, and save an excel worksheet; review the ribbons (Home and Insert), groups and buttons; including cut, copy, and paste; Font, Alignment, Number, Styles, Cells and Editing; gain an understanding of the difference between a worksheet and workbook; develop a formatted Workbook and Worksheet by learning the basic formatting skills such as cell formatting (merge and center), auto fill box, specific key strokes such as date and  time, copy and paste; AutoSum.   (Also part of the Job Series)

Excel II
Continue working with Excel when concentrating on the Formulas and Page Layout Ribbons; obtain knowledge of components of a basic Excel formula (add, subtract, multiply, and divide); sort information in ascending and descending order.  (Also part of the Job Series)

Excel III
Learn about Hyperlinks including web URLS and email addresses.  Explore the Contextual Toolbars that are found under the image and picture options; gain an understanding of the use of Special Paste to link documents together. (Also part of the Job Series)

Excel IV
Learn to create a workspace using multiple excel workbooks; create and use templates; create labels using the Mail Merge Wizard found in Word

Excel V
Learn the basics of creating charts and graphs from the data that you have input into an Excel Worksheet.

Excel VI: Charts and Pivot Tables
Learn the basic features of Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts in Excel 2007.  

Basics Skills: PowerPoint
Learn to open, close, and save a Power Point Presentation; create a storyboard by collecting images, URLs, and text; begin your first Power Point Presentation by learning the variety of presentation slides available; learn to resize, move, and delete text boxes; discover additional menu options; show your presentation.  (Also part of Senior Surfers and Teen Tech)

PowerPoint II
Build on your knowledge from Basics PowerPoint by learning to insert images, graphics, and charts into your slides; learn animation (scheme and custom) that you can use in your presentation; become familiar with the navigation tools; learn to insert and use tables; background and hyperlinks; learn to use the notes field of PowerPoint.

PowerPoint III
Learn to use the Design Template of PowerPoint; learn how to use the Master Slide; create a template; use timing in your presentation, and advanced animation for slide shows. (Also part of Teen Tech Series)

Basic Skills: Publisher
Learn to open, close, and save a document in Publisher; create a storyboard by collecting images, URLs, and text; begin your first brochure by learning the variety of options in the design features and templates; learn to resize, move, delete, and insert text boxes; delete and insert images, clipart, and graphics; discover additional menu options.  (Also part of the Senior Surfers)

Publisher II
Building on the skills learned during Basic Publisher by using the Blank Presentation option.  Learn how to insert additional pages; add hyperlinks; covert pages to web design; work with auto shapes, lines and tables. (Also part of the Job Series)

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Internet

The Internet
Learn the basics and history of the Internet and the World Wide Web; learn what browsers are available and how to use them to access the Internet. Learn to use Back, Forward, Stop, Refresh, and Home, as well as History (if available). Scroll through pages and change the text size on a Web page.

Internet II
Learn how to identify the parts of a URL and how to input a URL into a Web browser to visit a site for which you have the address; learn how to copy and paste a URL from an electronic document into a Web browser's address bar or vice versa; learn to print only the desired information from a Web site and identify a hypertext link (URL) embedded within a Web page and, where possible, learn to identify the home Web site within the hyperlink text before clicking and following the link; learn to save URLs as "bookmarks" or "favorites."

Internet III
Using Google and Yahoo learn the Standard and Advanced Search Techniques, Image searching and identifying copyrights posted on an image or document, Video searching; News searching; Maps searching; More (Scholarly Journals) and Advanced Search preferences on the major internet browsers.

Internet Travel Searching
Learn how to navigate internet travel sites such as Priceline, Travelocity and more.

eBay
Learn to shop on eBay; navigate through eBay's many layers; create an account; and learn more about the PayPal payment option.

Blogging: Finding, Using, and Creating Web Logs
Did you ever wonder what a Blog is and what people are doing with them?  Learn how to set up an account through Blogger.com and how to use your blog once it is live.

Going Wireless
Tired of all the cables and wires needed to be on the Internet.  Learn the basic setup to turn your home into a Wireless environment.

Basic HTML I: Creating a Web Page
In this make and take session, you will learn the basic HTML tags in Note Pad needed to build your first web page; you will learn how to create your splash page; add paragraphs; work with tables; learn about bullets; saving your pages; learn how to access your pages and view their source. (Also part of the Teen Tech Series)

Basic HTML II: Creating a Web Page
This HTML session is a continuation of HTML I.  Learn additional tags for placing images on your web page; how to change the background color; place a hyperlink on your page.  Then you will learn how to create a second page and link both pages together. (Also part of the Teen Tech Series)

E-Readers and Downloadable Books
Would you like to know more about an E-Reader or own one and have questions?  Join us and learn about the Ohio eBook Project; software; download e-books using an E-Reader. 

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Teen Tech

Digital Cameras: Parts and Pieces
Digital Cameras is an introductory session to the parts of a digital camera.  Examine the many features of a standard digital camera including: zoom, modes, pixel values, power supply, and storage of the camera and your photos.  This is not a photography class

Basics Skills: PowerPoint
Learn to open, close, and save a Power Point Presentation; create a storyboard by collecting images, URLs, and text; begin your first Power Point Presentation by learning the variety of presentation slides available; learn to resize, move, and delete text boxes; discover additional menu options; show your presentation.  (Also part of Senior Surfers, Teen Tech and Job Series)

Movie Maker (Windows)
You can learn to create mini movies using your photos, videos, and music using Microsoft Movie Maker.  Microsoft Movie Maker is free software found on most PCs that supports Microsoft Windows or can be accessed as a free download. (Also Part of the Teen Tech Series)

ComicLife
Grades 6-12:  Do you want to make a comic book of your life?  Or tell a funny story through storyboard pictures?  Teens will learn about the new software ComicLife and the many different uses for it.

FASFA
Learn about the ins and outs of filling out the FAFSA forms electronically.

Searching for College Scholarships Online
Learn the basics of finding scholarships online.  Learn the keyword searches that will give you the best results for local, state, and national grants, scholarships, and fellowships.  Learn how to enroll in specialized databases that help you with your search through email notification.  (Email address required).

Basic HTML I: Creating a Web Page
In this make and take session, you will learn the basic HTML tags in Note Pad needed to build your first web page; you will learn how to create your splash page; add paragraphs; work with tables; learn about bullets; saving your pages; learn how to access your pages and view their source.

Basic HTML II: Creating a Web Page
This HTML session is a continuation of HTML I.  Learn additional tags for placing images on your web page; how to change the background color; place a hyperlink on your page.  Then you will learn how to create a second page and link both pages together. 

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Open Source

Running an Open Source Operating System
Bryan Harris, IT Manager for SCDL, will demonstrate how to download and operate your computer using an open source operating system.

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Managing Your Library Account

Learn the SCDL Online catalog (Innovative) which includes:
Basic and Advanced searching
Book Cart: learn to use the Book Cart to order multiple requests
Encore and Classic Catalog
My History: learn how to opt in and out of your reading history
My Account (profile): learn to navigate through your library account
Preferred Searches: learn how to set up a search criteria to use later to find materials in the SCDL catalog
My List: learn the steps to create a material's list for future ordering
Databases: identify specific databases, and possess the search skills necessary to retrieve information (Also part of the Teen Tech Series)
Learn the SCDL website navigation tools to find information about the Library; locate, complete, and submit SCDL (Interlibrary Loan requests, Request a Purchase) forms; navigate through all SCDL sub pages; access. (Also part of the Senior Surfers Series)

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Fun Stuff

Picasa

Want to edit your photos, but can’t pay thousands for Photoshop? Try Picasa, a free Google product that lets you clean-up and edit your pictures, as well as create collages and posters.

Downloading E-books
You will learn about the world of E-Resources through the Ohio E-book project, Free-eBooks.net, Google Books, Kobo.com, and more.  Learn about the necessary downloads for each; download e-books and audio materials offered. 

Facebook
Learn more about Facebook and about Internet safety while using social networking sites; create an account; post to friends.

Playlist.com
Do you want to listen to your favorite songs, those golden oldies, classics, or today's modern tunes all while working on a computer? Create an account using Playlist.com; add songs; access and share your music with others.

Skype
Learn about Skype, free software that allows users to make telephone calls over the Internet.  Create an account, learn to use a webcam, and get started making Internet calls.

Internet Travel Searching
Learn how to navigate internet travel sites such as Priceline, Travelocity and more.

eBay
Learn to shop on eBay; navigate through eBay's many layers; create an account; and learn more about the PayPal payment option.

Blogging: Finding, Using, and Creating Web Logs
Did you ever wonder what a Blog is and what people are doing with them?  Learn how to set up an account through Blogger.com and how to use your blog once it is live.

Digital Cameras: Parts and Pieces
Digital Cameras is an introductory session to the parts of a digital camera.  Examine the many features of a standard digital camera including: zoom, modes, pixel values, power supply, and storage of the camera and your photos.  This is not a photography class.

Movie Maker (Windows)
You can learn to create mini movies using your photos, videos, and music using Microsoft Movie Maker.  Microsoft Movie Maker is free software found on most PCs that supports Microsoft Windows or can be accessed as a free download.

ComicLife
Grades 6-12:  Do you want to make a comic book of your life?  Or tell a funny story through storyboard pictures?  Teens will learn about the new software ComicLife and the many different uses for it.

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