To Turn the Computer Off, Press 'Start': Making Sense of Windows
To Turn the Computer Off, Press 'Start': Making Sense of Windows
In this workshop, you will find the missing pieces in your knowledge of computers and learn to enjoy the computer as an efficient tool for getting work done rather than an ogre in the way. There will be ample opportunity for "Ah Hah's" and "Oh, that's what they mean", and "No wonder it never works when I try it."
- Do you worry that a ten year old understands the computer better than you do?
- Do you have trouble with e-mail attachments or lost files?
- Do you stay away from the right-mouse button?
Workshop Description: In this hands-on InFoPeople workshop, we will demystify the features (and quirks!) of the Windows operating system as well as explain what the "power users" know about how all computer programs work. You will use a combination of programs including Netscape, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, and Notepad to get you more comfortable and confident using your computer. You’ll probably even take home a few new tricks to "show off" to your colleagues.
Highlights: Using library examples, various computer programs and the Internet, this workshop will cover the following topics:
- Efficiency tricks
- Move around a screen or a long document
- Work in multiple windows at once
- Resize and move windows around on your screen
- Copy and paste information between the Web and Word
- Use keyboard shortcuts
- Working with Files and Folders
- Organize your files and folders
- Understand file extensions
- Send Word documents as e-mail attachments
- Customize Your Computer
- Change your desktop to quickly get to programs and documents you use regularly
- Change the picture on your desktop
- Modify programs to work more like you work
- Troubleshoot
- Deal with e-mail attachments
- Solve pesky formatting problems in Word
- Find lost files
- Use help available on the computer
- Understand Programs
- Know when to use menus, toolbars and the right-mouse button
- Create and do basic formatting in Microsoft Word documents
- Learn universal Windows commands or shortcuts
Who should attend: Anyone who uses a computer in a library (or anywhere else ;)
Prerequisites: Those attending should be:
- comfortable using a mouse
- able to open a program and save a file
Please Note: There is a $75.00 fee for this workshop. Infopeople does not provide parking passes, lunch or refreshments.
Check-in: 8:30 to 9 AM Instruction: 9 AM to 4:30 PM