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Program Description
Learning basic digital skills helps you:
- use your computer, smart phone, or tablet
- use your devices for everyday tasks
- build confidence in using your devices and participating in the digital world
There are three areas that we typically focus on:
- Developing familiarity with the hardware of a computer such as the monitor, mouse, keyboard, and USB memory stick.
- Building an understanding of how different types of software work, including using Microsoft Windows or a Mac Operating System to navigate spreadsheets, word processors, and PowerPoints.
- Reaching your personal digital goals: programs that you may require or want to learn for work or school such as accessing email, word processing, spreadsheets, using search engines, joining social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn), and data management may also be covered, as per your personal learning goals.
Learning Activities
One on One Tutoring
Using your own device, meet with a tutor in person at a public location (library or our office) or online for 2 hours a week.
Work on your goals at your own pace.
Group Activities
Small group classes for adults who are eager to improve their computer skills. Classes are 2 hours each week at the PALS office, starting the week of March 27. Contact the Coordinator to register.
Computer Basics
Mondays, 12:30-2:00 PM
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:00 AM
Thursdays, 2:30-4:00 PM
For adults with little or no computer experience.
Learn to:
- use a computer
- use basic programs
- use files and folders
- personalize your computer
Internet Basics
Tuesdays, 11:30-1:00 PM
Wednesdays, 12:30-2:00 PM
Thursdays, 9:30-11:00 AM
For adults with some computer experience to learn to use the Internet
Learn:
- about web browsers
- to use websites and links
- to use email
- to create strong passwords and stay safe online
Chromebooks
Thursdays, 11:30-1:00 PM
Learn to use your Chromebook for everyday tasks.
Learn to use:
- ChromeOS
- Google Drive for managing files
- Google Docs
Skills for Work
Fridays, 9:30-11:00 AM
For adults who want to learn how to use office programs for everyday tasks
Learn to use:
- word processors
- spreadsheets
- slides
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