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Email for Blind and Low Vision Users

Friday 8/8/2008 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Central, Assistive Technology Lab N-166

Learn to set up and use an email account.

Somali Computer Class

Saturday 8/9/2008 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sumner, Nellie Stone Johnson Room

Computer Classes in Spanish

Saturday 8/9/2008 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
North Regional, Conf. Room North

Para principiantes. Aprenderán los términos y partes principales de la computadora y cómo utilizar programas incluyendo Microsoft Word y Excel, como obtener una cuenta de correo electrónico gratis, navegar el Internet, buscar trabajo en línea y más. For beginners. Learn computer terminology, the main parts of the computer, how to use programs including Microsoft Word and Excel, open a free e-mail address, surf the Internet, job search online and more.

Jaws

Thursday 8/14/2008 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Central, Assistive Technology Lab N-166

Learn to use this powerful screen reader with Microsoft Office as well as other applications.

Somali Computer Class

Saturday 8/16/2008 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sumner, Nellie Stone Johnson Room

Computer Classes in Spanish

Saturday 8/16/2008 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
North Regional, Conf. Room North

Para principiantes. Aprenderán los términos y partes principales de la computadora y cómo utilizar programas incluyendo Microsoft Word y Excel, como obtener una cuenta de correo electrónico gratis, navegar el Internet, buscar trabajo en línea y más. For beginners. Learn computer terminology, the main parts of the computer, how to use programs including Microsoft Word and Excel, open a free e-mail address, surf the Internet, job search online and more.

It's Magic

Friday 8/22/2008 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Central, Assistive Technology Lab N-166

Learn to use Magic to magnify and read from a computer screen.

Somali Computer Class

Saturday 8/23/2008 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sumner, Nellie Stone Johnson Room

Computer Classes in Spanish

Saturday 8/23/2008 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
North Regional, Conf. Room North

Para principiantes. Aprenderán los términos y partes principales de la computadora y cómo utilizar programas incluyendo Microsoft Word y Excel, como obtener una cuenta de correo electrónico gratis, navegar el Internet, buscar trabajo en línea y más. For beginners. Learn computer terminology, the main parts of the computer, how to use programs including Microsoft Word and Excel, open a free e-mail address, surf the Internet, job search online and more.

Open Book: a brand new world of reading

Thursday 8/28/2008 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Central, Assistive Technology Lab N-166

This class is an introduction to OCR scanning for low vision and blind writers and readers.

Using the internet for blind and low vision users

Friday 8/29/2008 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Central, Assistive Technology Lab N-166

Learn to weave your way around the world wide web and surf like a pro.

Somali Computer Class

Saturday 8/30/2008 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sumner, Nellie Stone Johnson Room

Computer Classes in Spanish

Saturday 8/30/2008 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
North Regional, Conf. Room North

Para principiantes. Aprenderán los términos y partes principales de la computadora y cómo utilizar programas incluyendo Microsoft Word y Excel, como obtener una cuenta de correo electrónico gratis, navegar el Internet, buscar trabajo en línea y más. For beginners. Learn computer terminology, the main parts of the computer, how to use programs including Microsoft Word and Excel, open a free e-mail address, surf the Internet, job search online and more.

Introduction to Microsoft Word I

Thursday 9/4/2008 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
North Regional, Conf. Room North

Learn the basics: How to use toolbars and menus, move around a document, and apply basic text formatting

Introduction to Microsoft Word I

Thursday 9/4/2008 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Central, Best Buy Technology Center S-163

Learn the basics: How to use toolbars and menus, move around a document, and apply basic text formatting

Scanning Basics

Thursday 9/4/2008 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Central, Best Buy Technology Center S-163

Learn to scan photos or images, change resolution and size of photos, select file format and save images to a disk.

Advanced Magic:

Thursday 9/4/2008 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Central, Assistive Technology Lab N-166

Already know the basics of this screen magnifier? This class will demonstrate its advanced features.

Seniors Workshop

Friday 9/5/2008 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Hosmer, Hosmer Technology Center

On-going computer skills class for Seniors where you can practice basic computer skills with Software Instructor on site. Register online or by calling 612-630-6000.

Introduction to Microsoft Word I

Friday 9/5/2008 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Franklin, Phillips Technology Center

Learn the basics: How to use toolbars and menus, move around a document, and apply basic text formatting

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

Friday 9/5/2008 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Franklin, Phillips Technology Center

Learn to create presentations and use the menus and toolbars to create a basic slide show

Email for Blind and Low Vision Users

Friday 9/5/2008 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Central, Assistive Technology Lab N-166

Learn to set up and use an email account.

Computer Basics I

Saturday 9/6/2008 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
North Regional, Conf. Room North

For students with no computer experience. Learn how to use basic mouse and key boarding skills to operate a computer. Learn the main parts and functions of a computer

How to Create a Simple Budget using Microsoft Excel

Saturday 9/6/2008 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Central, Best Buy Technology Center S-163

Learn how to create a budget and track your expenses using Microsoft Excel. Prerequisite Introduction to Excel 1&2 or a basic understanding of the program is highly recommended

Somali Computer Class

Saturday 9/6/2008 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sumner, Nellie Stone Johnson Room

All About College

Saturday 9/6/2008 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Central, RKMC Meeting Room S-275

Computer Classes in Spanish

Saturday 9/6/2008 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
North Regional, Conf. Room North

For beginners. Learn computer terminology, the main parts of the computer, and how to use programs including Microsoft Word and Excel, open a free e-mail address, surf the internet, job search online, and more.

Open Tech Lab

Saturday 9/6/2008 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Central, Best Buy Technology Center S-163

For teens entering grade 6 and up. The Teen Tech Squad will show you how to create animation and games, and edit images and music using Scratch, Artrage, Audacity, GIMP and Flash.

 

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