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Basic Computer Skills for Beginners

4-day Computer Course

2025-07-23 15:00:00 2025-07-23 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

Wednesday, July 23
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-23 15:00:00 2025-07-23 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, July 21 - Hardware & Mouse Skills Practice

Day 2: Tuesday, July 22 - Software & Keyboard Practice

Day 3: Wednesday, July 23 - File Management

Day 4: Thursday, July 24 - 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, Jul 28 Closed
Tue, Jul 29 Closed
Wed, Jul 30 Closed
Thu, Jul 31 Closed
Fri, Aug 01 Closed
Sat, Aug 02 Closed
Sun, Aug 03 Closed
Mon, Jul 28 Closed
Tue, Jul 29 Closed
Wed, Jul 30 Closed
Thu, Jul 31 Closed
Fri, Aug 01 Closed
Sat, Aug 02 Closed
Sun, Aug 03 Closed

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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