Computer Class Descriptions, Main Library
Class |
Description |
Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| Basics 1: Mouse & Windows | How to use the mouse & work in Windows. For those with little or no knowledge of computers. | None |
| Basics 2: Keyboard | How to use the keyboard for typing & for computer commands. For those with little or no knowledge of computers. | None |
| Basics 3: The Internet | The basics of working on the Internet. | Must know: How to use the mouse & keyboard. |
| File Management | How to rename, duplicate, move & organize computer files. | Must know: How to use the mouse & keyboard; how to open & close programs & windows. |
| Clip art & Graphics | How to use clip art, Word Art & pictures in programs such as Word & Excel. | Must know: How to use the mouse & keyboard; how to open & close programs & windows. |
| Word 1: Introduction | Basic word processing skills. Basic formatting & page set up. | Must know: How to use the mouse & keyboard; how to open & close programs & windows. |
| Word 2: Intermediate | Advanced formatting. Creating tables & columns | Must know: How to use the mouse & keyboard; how to open & close programs & windows; basic word processing skills. |
| Creating a Résumé | How to create a résumé using MSWord | Must know: How to use the mouse & keyboard; how to open & close programs & windows; basic word processing skills. |
| PowerPoint: | Making a basic presentation with graphics & sound. | Must know: How to use the mouse & keyboard; how to open & close programs & windows; basic word processing skills. |
| Publisher: | Learn basic skills in creating flyers, brochures, cards, etc. | Must know: How to use the mouse & keyboard; how to open & close programs & windows; basic word processing skills. |
| Excel 1: Introduction | Introduction to Excel; entering & formatting data; use simple formulas | Must know: How to use the mouse & keyboard; how to open & close programs & windows. |
| Excel 2: Forms & Formulas | More in-depth instruction on formatting, formulas & charts | Must know: How to use the mouse & keyboard; how to open & close programs & windows; basic Excel skills |
| Templates & Wizards | Learn how to use the templates & wizards in Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher programs | Must know: How to use the mouse & keyboard; how to open & close programs & windows; basic word processing skills. |
| Sending & receiving messages, forwarding & replying, and sending attachments. | Must know: How to use the mouse & keyboard; how to open & close windows; how to use an Internet Browser | |
| Job Hunting on the Internet | How to look & apply for jobs using the Internet. | Must know: How to use the mouse & keyboard; how to open & close programs & windows; how to use an Internet Browser. |
| HPL Website | How to use the many resources on the Hampton Public Library website | Must know: How to use the mouse & keyboard; how to open & close programs & windows; how to use an Internet Browser. |
| How to set up & use a free Email account on the Internet. | Must know: How to use the mouse & keyboard; how to open & close programs & windows; how to use an Internet Browser. | |
| Social Networking | How to use Blogs, Wikis, Social Bookmarking, Podcasts, RSS, etc. | Must know: How to use the mouse & keyboard; how to open & close programs & windows; how to use an Internet Browser. |
Hampton Public Library
4207 Victoria Blvd.
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1154
4207 Victoria Blvd.
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 727-1154