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Basic Computer Skills for Beginners

4-day Computer Course

2024-10-21 15:00:00 2024-10-21 17:00:00 America/New_York Basic Computer Skills for Beginners New to using computers? Do you need a refresher? This beginner's course for adults will introduce you to some basic computer terminology and lead you through practice activities to help you develop your digital literacy skills. Most importantly, you will gain the confidence you need to make effective use of your computer. Join us in a 4-day course where participants will be able to: Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room

Monday, October 21
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-21 15:00:00 2024-10-21 17:00:00 America/New_York Basic Computer Skills for Beginners New to using computers? Do you need a refresher? This beginner's course for adults will introduce you to some basic computer terminology and lead you through practice activities to help you develop your digital literacy skills. Most importantly, you will gain the confidence you need to make effective use of your computer. Join us in a 4-day course where participants will be able to: Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room

Oxon Hill

Small Meeting Room

New to using computers? Do you need a refresher? This beginner's course for adults will introduce you to some basic computer terminology and lead you through practice activities to help you develop your digital literacy skills. Most importantly, you will gain the confidence you need to make effective use of your computer. Join us in a 4-day course where participants will be able to:

  • Identify basic computer components and operating system features
  • Execute basic mouse techniques
  • Perform basic keyboard strokes and functions
  • Identify and navigate the features of the Desktop
  • Open and exit software programs
  • Identify and navigate the various toolbars of the Windows environment
  • Create and save a document to the Desktop or to a flash drive (please bring your own flash drive)

Four-day series; Monday through Thursday from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

Day 1: Monday, October 21st - Hardware & Mouse Skills Practice

Day 2: Tuesday, October 22nd - Software & Keyboard Practice

Day 3: Wednesday, October 23rd - File Management

Day 4: Thursday, October 24th - Internet & Email

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Computers and Technology |

TAGS: | Computer Basics |

Oxon Hill

Phone: (301) 839-2400
Branch manager
Melanie Townsend Diggs

Hours
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 06 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Mon, May 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, May 06 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 10 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

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Oxon Hill is home of the Sojourner Truth Room and the Speak Your Truth! Oral History Project.

Upcoming events

Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Meeting Room
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