Educational Technology Lab: Computer Classes

 

 

The Bartow County Library System offers free computer classes to the community. Classes take place in the Educational Technology Lab at the Cartersville Library or in the program rooms of either the Adairsville Public Library or the Emmie Nelson Public Library. Class size is limited as each student will have his or her own computer. Class schedules are published quarterly.

 

Registration

Due to limited seating, a $10 deposit is required to reserve your seat. Your deposit will be refunded upon arrival in class or with a one week cancellation notice. Refundable deposits are forfeited if not picked up after 3 months of date of class. Registration can be made in person in the Educational Technology Lab at the Cartersville Public Library or, for branch classes, at the appropriate branch.

 

Class Descriptions:

(not every class is offered each quarter, please check the calendar for specific dates)

 

Beginner Classes

 

Computers Basics - Learn the basics of operating the computer and using a mouse.

 

Intro to the Internet - Explore the browser and learn how to search for the info you need.

 

Email Account Setup - Create your own email account and send mail.

 

Intro to Word 10- Learn Microsoft WORD a popular word processing program. This class will include learning how to start a new document for typing, Formatting the document, Saving, Closing and Opening a Document

 

Intro to Excel 10 - Learn Excel's basic operations and tools, develop a simple worksheet and how to format that worksheet. Also learn a few common formulas.

 

 

Exploring Library Technology: OPAC & Self-Checkout - learn how to use the online card catalog and the self checkout.

 

 

 

 

Intermediate Classes

 

Beyond the Basics - Explore the control panel and write data to a CD.

 

Word 10: Mail Merge - Use Word and Excel together to create a mailing..

 

Word10: More Formatting - Work with numbered lists, bullets, themes & styles.

 

Word10: Graphics & Tables - Explore inserting and formatting graphics, pictures, and tables.

 

Excel10: Charts & Tables - Delve deeper into Excel with the chart wizard and formatting tables.

 

Intro to PowerPoint - Create a PowerPoint presentation with animations and transitions.

 

PowerPoint: Effects - Create your own templates with pictures and text effects.

 

Photos - Learn how to move your digital photos from your camera to your computer and do basic edits. Bring your digital camera w/ pictures, USB cable, and instruction manual.

Google Calendar - Learn how to create calendars using Google Calendar. *A Gmail/Google account is required.

OneNote 2010 - Collect and organize information in this digital notebook.

 

 

 

Advanced Classes

 

GIMP: Photo Editing - this Open Source software is just like Photoshop!

 

WordPress: Creating Blogs & Websites - learn to use this online software to create your own website

 

Access 2010 - A first look at this database program which manages and tracks your data.

 

 

 

Ed Tech Lab Calendar of Classes