E-Books Workshop Offered in September RLCC Class Schedule

-
Registration for the Regional Library Computer Center (RLCC) September 2013 computer classes is now open to the public with an E-Books workshop added to the list.
An E-Book is basically a digital version of a book. In this workshop, you will learn how to download E-Books and audiobooks from the JCLC digital library. Many readers find them more convenient and portable. You can choose to check them out for 7 days, 14 days, or 21 days. Once the loan term has expired, the books are returned automatically. This system avoids fines from being accrued. In this workshop, you will learn how to use the Kindle, Nook and iPad (which are provided during the training) If you have a tablet or an E-Reader, you are welcome to bring your personal device. This class is considered an intermediate class, and previous tablet experience is recommended.
Please note that the Basic PC and Keyboarding classes have been merged and a new progression chart is published. This chart suggests the sequential steps of courses patrons should take, in accordance with their computer knowledge and experience.

  • September 9 – Basic PC-Keyboarding (Beginner): Introduces people to the computer: basic PC terms, components, hardware, peripherals, desktop features, etc. Participants also learn the basics of working with the computer keyboard and the mouse. Patrons need not have any previous computer experience to take this course.
  • September 10 – E-Books (Intermediate): Introduces you to the digital library and how to download E-books and audiobooks onto your device.
  • September 11 – Basic Internet (Beginner): Introduces people to the history of the Internet, how to access and surf the Web, what web browsers are, what search engines are available, and basic search methods. Participants need to have taken Keyboarding and Basic PC or have some PC, mouse, and keyboarding experience to take this course.
  • September 16 – Microsoft Word 2010 Part 1 (Intermediate): Introduces people to Word 2010, a word processing application that is part of the Microsoft Office suite. It is recommended that participants to take all three parts. Participants need to have taken Keyboarding and Basic PC or have some PC, mouse, and keyboarding experience to take this course.
  • September 23 – Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Part 1 (Intermediate): Introduces people to PowerPoint 2010 presentation software. It is recommended that participants take Microsoft Word 2010 prior to taking this course.  It is also recommended that participants take both parts of the course. Participants need to have taken Keyboarding and Basic PC or have some PC, mouse, and keyboarding experience to take this course.
  • September 25 – Microsoft Excel 2010 Part 1 (Intermediate): Introduces people to Microsoft Excel 2010, the spreadsheet software in the Microsoft 2010 Office Suite. It is recommended that participants take Microsoft Word 2010 prior to taking this course.  It is also recommended that participants take both parts of the course. Participants need to have taken Keyboarding and Basic PC or have some PC, mouse, and keyboarding experience to take this course.
By Farah

Comments

Post a Comment