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Unable to attend our classes?  The Jewish Vocational Service and the Goodwill Community Foundation offer free computer training programs.  For more information, follow these links:

 

Free Computer Training from JVS

Free Online Learning from Goodwill  

 

 

MARCH and APRIL Technology Classes 

 

ANCESTRY LIBRARY EDITION:  Learn how to navigate the wealth of material in the online resource Ancestry Library Edition
Thursday, March 29, 1:30 p.m.

 

BASIC EXCEL 2007: The fundamentals of using a spreadsheet program.

Friday, March 16, 9:30 a.m. OR Friday, April 20, 9:30 a.m.

 

BASIC INTERNET: The basics of navigating and searching on the Internet. 

Wednesday, April 11, 10:00 a.m.

 

BASIC WORD 2007: Learn the fundamentals of word processing.

Thursday, March 8, 9:30 a.m. OR Thursday, April 12, 11:00 a.m.

 

BEYOND CONSUMER REPORTS:  Find the best prices and coupons; do comparison shopping, and much more.

Tuesday, April 10, 2:00 p.m.

 

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Organize, edit, and enhance your photos.  Create a slide show.  You must bring your own camera and memory card containing photos.  Please arrive 15 minutes before class to upload your photos.
Tuesday, March 13, 9:30 a.m. OR Tuesday, April 10, 9:30 a.m.

 

FACEBOOK: This is a fast-paced demo which will highlight the basics: signing up, finding friends, sharing, and privacy settings. Class meets in the Pollak Room.
Thursday, April 19, 2:00 p.m.

 

GENEALOGY FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS:  Explore how to systematically research your family history.
Thursday, March 15, 2:00 p.m.

 

Google Calendar: Learn about a free online calendar that allows you to organize your time and share your events with multiple users. If you do not have a Google account, please come to class 15 minutes early to create one.  

Wednesday, March 21, 6:30 p.m.

 

GOOGLE DOCS:  Learn tips on how to create and share your work using Google Docs.  If you do not have a Google account, please come to class 15 minutes early to create one.  
Wednesday, March 14, 6:30 p.m.

 

INTERMEDIATE EXCEL 2007: Covers inserting charts into spreadsheets, validating formulas and functions, and more.

Friday, March 30, 9:30 a.m. OR Friday, April 27, 9:30 a.m.

 

INTERMEDIATE WORD 2007: Covers formatting features and Word templates. 

Friday, March 23, 9:30 a.m. OR Thursday, April 26, 9:30 a.m.

 

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS:  Introduces the computer and its uses for beginners.
Thursday, March 8, 2:00 p.m.

 

INVESTMENT RESOURCES: Learn to use Morningstar, Value Line and Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage.  This class does not offer investing advice. 

Wednesday, April 25, 9:30 a.m.

 

LINKEDIN: Learn about the free social networking site designed for business professionals and job seekers. Bring your current resume in digital form.
Tuesday, April 24, 7:00 p.m.

 

POWERPOINT 2007: Covers the fundamentals of using this presentation software. 

Thursday, April 5,  9:30 a.m.

 

6 SAVVY e-RESOURCES:  Learn about 6 time- and money-saving e-resources to help you find legal forms, obituaries, phone numbers, and more.  

Thursday, April 21, 9:30 a.m.

 

6 MORE SAVVY e-RESOURCES:   Learn about 6 more e-resources to help you learn a language, get tutoring help for your homework or your resume, find book discussion questions, and more.
Thursday, March 29, 9:30 a.m.

 

START YOUR SEARCH ENGINES: Learn advanced strategies for using Google and Bing more effectively.   

Tuesday, April 3, 9:30 a.m.

 

TWITTER:  Learn the basics of the social networking site Twitter in a fast-paced demo. Class meets in the Pollak Room.
Thursday, April 26, 2:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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