Computer Courses at the Cyber Café
Computer courses are offered at the Cyber Café @ Malden Square for a nominal fee and are designed to teach students basic skills in using a computer, office applications, and the Internet.
Maximum class size is 8. You must register for the courses at the Cyber Café and pay the fee or deposit at the time of registration. Course fee is only $5.00 for most courses!!
Introduction to Computers (Basic Computer)
This four-session course is designed for individuals with little or no computer background. It will cover how to “get around” on a computer, key features of the desktop, launching programs, saving to a disk or hard drive, and using Help features. Students will explore the Internet by learning how to browse web sites and find information. Students will also learn how to set up an e-mail account; compose, send, and read e-mail messages.
Introduction to the Internet (Basic Internet)
This 4-session course is designed to teach beginners how to use the Internet effectively to find information and communicate. It will cover search engines and how to use them, how to limit your search for information, and how to follow links. Student will also learn to use more advanced features of e-mail, such as attaching documents or photos. The instructor will assign short exercises to give students practice on using the Internet to accomplish their goals.
Introduction to Photo Editing
Photo Editing sounds difficult, but with just the tools in Windows, you can edit photos to make holiday cards for family and friends. This 2-session course is designed for people who want to use the inexpensive tools built into Windows to manipulate digital photos. Using Microsoft Paint, Bill Martin will show you how to use Paint to edit photos, add text and/or background colors, and create your own touch to have some fun with your photos.
No costly software needed. Learn what you can do with digital photos on your own computer. Cost is only $10 for this 2-session course. Please do not bring your own photos to this session. Samples materials are provided.
Introduction to Word Processing: WordPad
This 4-session course is designed for people who have a limited amount of computer experience. It provides an overview or review of opening & closing programs, how to find programs (start menu or shortcuts), and save to disk. Students will learn the essentials of backspace versus delete, how to change fonts & font sizes, and learn to use Attributes (bold, italics, underline), and the Ruler to change margin & tab settings. Students will create & save a document, then learn how to open it to make edits and insert graphics (photo or clip art). Instructors may choose different kinds of simple projects so students leave the class with an understanding of how to use the program but also have a completed greeting card, letter with graphics, or similar final product.
Instructors Needed
The Cyber Café is looking for part-time instructors for several courses, including one-night special topics. Do you have computer skills you'd like to share? Join Ben, Jessica, Kim, Frank, and Jennifer as a Cyber Cafe Computer Instructor! Share your skills with folks who really want to learn. Contact Neil to discuss: leave a message at 866-833-2823 (toll free) or email Neil at Neil AT Malden Square .org.
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