Empowering You!

This technology training series is open to both parents and seniors that are part of the St. Margaret community. The series currently consists of 5 five-week mini sessions.

There are absolutely no prerequisites for taking the courses. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join us.

Parents, have you ever felt that your children know more about the computer than you do? This series provides the opportunity for you to become familiar with the technology tools that your children are learning in school.

Seniors, come learn more about the technology tools of the new millenium.

All sessions will be held in the St. Margaret Elementary School computer lab from 7:00 - 9:00.

The cost of EACH session is $50.

Session 1:

Focus: Basic Computer and Internet Skills

Dates: Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6

Topics:

Opening programs and files

Computer organization/creating and naming folders

Mouse skills

Internet searches

Internet safety

Session 2:

Focus: Microsoft Word

Dates: Nov. 20, 27, and Dec. 4, 11, 18

Topics:

Basic word processing skills

Saving

Inserting clipart images

Inserting images from the internet

Creating tables

Session 3:

Focus: Microsoft Power Point

Dates: Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Feb. 5

Topics:

Creating slideshows

Inserting clipart and images from the internet

Adding hyperlinks to web pages

Using a digital camera and scanner to add images to a slideshow

Session 4:

Focus: Microsoft Excel

Dates: Feb. 26 and Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26

Topics:

creating spreadsheets

creating and using formulas

creating charts and graphs

Session 5:

Focus: Microsoft Publisher

Dates: April 16, 23 and May 7, 14, 21

Topics:

working with graphics

Creating signs, banners, cards

Creating newsletters

To Register:

1. Register Online

2. EMAIL Kelly McDonald

3. Call Kelly at school: 410-879-1113 (Please ask the secretary to leave me a written message in my mailbox. I sometimes to forget to check my voicemail.)

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