Intermediate Introduction Intermediate Introduction to Computersto Computers

The Next Step?The Next Step?

IntroductionsIntroductions

Lynne Bolick Reed - InstructorLynne Bolick Reed - Instructor– Library Services Coordinator for Library Services Coordinator for

Catawba County Library SystemCatawba County Library System– Library experienceLibrary experience– Educational backgroundEducational background– Technology experienceTechnology experience– 22ndnd session I have taught – spring 2009 session I have taught – spring 2009– I love learning and sharing knowledge!I love learning and sharing knowledge!

YourYour library system library system

7 libraries7 libraries– Main LibraryMain Library– BranchesBranches

St. StephensSt. StephensSouthwestSouthwestSherrills FordSherrills FordMaidenMaidenClaremontClaremontConoverConover Have you been carded?

Intermediate Introduction to Intermediate Introduction to ComputersComputers

Need to be able to:Need to be able to:– Use a mouseUse a mouse– Understand how to click on links and go Understand how to click on links and go

backbackExample: Example: www.google.com

– Be able to read and understand a Be able to read and understand a newspapernewspaper

More about the classMore about the class

Microsoft Digital LiteracyMicrosoft Digital Literacy– Online, self-paced curriculumOnline, self-paced curriculum– Teaches basic computer concepts & skillsTeaches basic computer concepts & skills– Free & can be used by anyoneFree & can be used by anyone– Assessment test & certificate upon completionAssessment test & certificate upon completion– Let’s take a look at it!Let’s take a look at it!

Computer Basics Course TopicsComputer Basics Course Topics

Introduction to ComputersIntroduction to Computers Common Computer TerminologyCommon Computer Terminology Computer Performance & FeaturesComputer Performance & Features Computer Operating SystemsComputer Operating Systems Career OpportunitiesCareer Opportunities

The Internet & Web Course TopicsThe Internet & Web Course Topics

The InternetThe Internet The World Wide WebThe World Wide Web Communicating on the InternetCommunicating on the Internet

Productivity ProgramsProductivity ProgramsCourse TopicsCourse Topics

Common Features & CommandsCommon Features & Commands Word ProcessingWord Processing SpreadsheetsSpreadsheets Presentation ProgramsPresentation Programs DatabasesDatabases

Computer Security & Privacy Computer Security & Privacy Course TopicsCourse Topics

An Overview of Computer Security & An Overview of Computer Security & PrivacyPrivacy

Protecting Your Computer & Your Protecting Your Computer & Your DataData

Protecting Yourself & Your Family Protecting Yourself & Your Family from Security Threatsfrom Security Threats

Keeping Your Computer Secure & Keeping Your Computer Secure & UpdatedUpdated

Computer EthicsComputer Ethics

Digital Lifestyles Course TopicsDigital Lifestyles Course Topics

The Modern Digital ExperienceThe Modern Digital Experience Digital AudioDigital Audio Digital VideoDigital Video Digital PhotographyDigital Photography Digital Technology & Career Digital Technology & Career

OpportunitiesOpportunities

Let’s go “online” and look at it.

http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/citizenship/giving/programs/up/digitalliteracy/default.mspx

Where to go from here?Where to go from here?

Options for learning:Options for learning:– Class at the libraryClass at the library

Main Library computer lab on Tuesday from Main Library computer lab on Tuesday from 9:00-11:00 a.m. 9:00-11:00 a.m.

– Work at your own pace until you finish the courseWork at your own pace until you finish the course– I will be available to help you!I will be available to help you!

– On your own:On your own:At home if you have a high speed At home if you have a high speed

connection to the Internetconnection to the InternetAt the library at your convenienceAt the library at your convenience

Questions?Questions?

Decision Time!Decision Time!

Main Library computer lab on Tuesday, Main Library computer lab on Tuesday, September 1September 1stst from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.? from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.?– Only have seats for 16 peopleOnly have seats for 16 people

On your own?On your own?– Can provide you with the web address to work Can provide you with the web address to work

on your ownon your own