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Computer Classes @ MPL

Starting in January, we'll be offering 6 classes for different areas of computer knowledge.

Computer Basics - Learn how to use the mouse, keyboard, and how to get on the Internet. No computer experience necessary for this class.

Intro to Photos - Learn how to manage, edit, and resize your photos. Must be comfortable using a mouse.
Social Networking - Become familiar with Facebook, Twitter, and other online social media websites. No computer experience necessary.

Advanced Excel 2007 - Learn about creating/editing charts, creating/editing formulas, spreadsheet security and more in this class. Must have basic Excel skills or experience.

Buying & Selling on eBay - Presentation on buying & selling using eBay.com. Must be comfortable with using the Internet.

Creating free websites - Set up your own free site using Google sites, integrate multimedia into your site, and learn some web design tips. Must be comfortable with using the Internet and email.

Drop-in Computer Help – Need to practice skills learned in class? Come to the Loft on Wednesdays 10am-12pm to receive help with the Internet, filling out online applications, resume formatting, social networking, setting up email accounts, using our Catalog, and more! No registration required!

Upcoming Classes
Date Time Class Link to Calendar
February 10 10AM Drop In Computer Help
February 11 10AM Basics FULL
1PM Intro to Photos FULL
5:30PM Social Networking Register Online
February 17 10AM Drop In Computer Help
February 18 10AM Advanced Excel 2007 Register Online
1PM Buying & Selling on eBay Register Online
5:30PM Creating Free Websites Register Online
February 24 10AM Drop In Computer Help
March 3 10AM Drop In Computer Help
March 10 10AM Drop In Computer Help
March 11 10AM Basics FULL
1PM Intro to Photos Register Online
5:30PM Social Networking Register Online
March 17 10AM Drop In Computer Help
March 18 10AM Advanced Excel 2007 Register Online
1PM Buying & Selling on eBay Register Online
5:30PM Creating Free Website Register Online
**All Classes are Two Hours Long **

Call Jen @ 741.7337 to Register or Register Online

These are the resources we use in our classes. Feel free to print, distribute or link to them as needed.

Basic Computing Skills
Basic Word Processing
 
Email with Yahoo!
Beginning Excel 2007
Resource Guide

Advanced Excel 2007
Data

 
Online Selling with eBay


Typing Exercises Need help with your typing skills? Get comfortable with your keyboard and typing with some of these free tutorials: Typing-Lessons.org PowerTyping and FreeTypingGame.net. Also check out these free keyboarding games: Barracuda, Foggies, Typer Shark, and Falling Words. Also, a fun typing tutorial for kids: Dance Mat Typing.


 
computer miceNeed help getting a handle on that pesky computer mouse? Try Mousing Around or hone your mousing skills with some Internet practice games.*
 
*Special thanks to the Central Kansas Library System and Wauconda Area Library

Home and Learn - free beginners tutorials and lessons
Tech Tutorials - free computer reference tutorials
ThinkQuest Library - free innovative learning resources on a variety of topics

Do you have any suggestions/comments/questions? Select one of the following to contact Jen Booth about computer classes:

Fill out this form (Click Here)

mailto:jbooth@munpl.org

Call Jen Booth @ 765.741.7337

 
Muncie Public Library | 2005 S. High St, Muncie IN 47302 | Phone: 765.747.8200