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Basic Computer Skills for Beginners

4-day Computer Course

2025-06-23 15:00:00 2025-06-23 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. Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room

Monday, June 23
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-23 15:00:00 2025-06-23 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. 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.

After this 4-day course, 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, June 23 - Hardware & Mouse Skills Practice

Day 2: Tuesday, June 24 - Software & Keyboard Practice

Day 3: Wednesday, June 25 - File Management

Day 4: Thursday, June 26 - 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, Jun 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Mon, Jun 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 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.

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