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Technology Classes

Learn the basics to use and navigate Microsoft Word. Participants will learn how to create and edit a document with Microsoft Word in this hands-on introductory class. This class is designed for students with limited to no experience with Microsoft Word.

Many basic formatting options will be covered: type and edit text modify fonts cut and paste adjust spacing and page margins and more Online registration is required.

This is an in-person event. Registration is required.

This class introduces the basics of spreadsheets using Microsoft Office Excel software. Students will learn to enter, edit, copy, delete and move data; format numbers and text; change, insert, delete and sort columns and rows. It is perfect for people who have little or no experience using Microsoft Office Excel.

This is an in-person event. Registration is required.

DigitALL is a six-week series that will teach you the skills you’ll need to thrive in a digital world. 

The topics that will be covered are Computer basics such as:

Become familiar with the hardware and practice keyboarding and mousing, learn to use email and Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets, learn to use the internet and online meeting platforms such as Zoom, and so much more!

Registration for this program is required.

Self-Guided Learning

Mouse Skills

Introducing the Mouse Beginner mouse use.
Mousercising More mouse practice.
GCF Tutorial 

Typing Skills

Ratatype Ratatype is a social online typing tutor that allows users to master their typing skills, challenge their friends in typing speed and accuracy, or earn typing certificates.
FreeTypingGame.Net Test your typing skills.
Ten Key Test Practice 10-key typing (using the numeric keyboard).

Online Tutorials

Learning Express Library Software Tutorials: Interactive video tutorials to master computer and internet basics, popular software programs (Microsoft Office), and more. It requires a library card and a free account set-up.

Microsoft Online Training for Office: Online tutorials for Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more.

For Beginners

For Beginners, we recommend the following sequence:

  1. Computer Basics – Getting started with desktop and laptop computers.
  2. Internet Basics – Tips for browsing and strategies for searching online.
  3. Internet Safety – Avoid the most common threats and learn how to protect your data and privacy.
  4. Email 101 – Introduction to email basics, etiquette and safety.
  5. Beyond Email – Chat, Skype, blogging and more.

GCFLearnFree.org has online tutorials on everything from computer basics to social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc). You can choose to follow a Lesson, click through an Interactive, take a quiz in the Extras, or watch a Video.