Maple Grove Computer Learning Center
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DATABASE: (MS Works 2000)
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Learn to use a computer's
technology to create your own information system. One designed to fit your personal needs. Stored information can be retrieved in any format you wish; the possibilities are endless. Store names, addresses, telephone numbers and birthdays of friends and relatives. Do mailing lists and personalized Christmas letters. |
| This is a special class for someone who has never used a computer or a mouse. Come and learn the very basics, from turning on the computer to learning how to mouse and understand the keyboard. |
| Come learn the program Family Tree Maker, and how it can help you
study your own roots. This class will give you the resources to search for your ancestors, and create a family file, ancestor chart, descendant chart and more. If you have always wanted to get started with the search on your family, or are currently involved in a search and would like a great format to put it in, here is the class! |
| Come learn the program Family Tree Maker, and how it can help you
create useful books, albums and files with all the data collected on your family history. This class will give you the resources to create a family book with pictures as well as information. If you have always wanted to produce an album on your family to pass on to the generations, or are currently involved in a search and would like a great format to put it in, here is the class! |
| Want to make colorful signs, personalized greeting cards, and attractive album pages? Want to know your way around a graphics application program with lots of features? Join with others in the computer class room for hands-on learning and practice in learning to use a graphics software program with lots of features. With a computer to work on and a coach at your elbow, you’ll delight in your new graphics skills. The step-by-step instruction sheets are yours to take home and to practice on your home computer. |
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This is a 1˝-hour class with plenty of time following the presentation to help you decipher those confusing store ads when purchasing a computer. You will be given information that allows you to compare "apples to apples" when looking at the costs of systems. The class will also help you to understand what you might need for equipment based on your plans for the use of the computer. Join us for this FREE workshop. Register: Call Kris at 494-6514
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| This course is intended for the novice who wants to learn the concepts of a computer and get hands-on experience. Learn about basic computer operations and basic word processing using Microsoft Works, 2003. |
Introduction To The Personal Computer (PC)
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(4 weeks: 2-1/2 hours each week) Course Prerequisite: Introduction To the PC I
| Learn about e-mail, Internet, Spreadsheets and Database. See how these great computer applications can make your life easier. Keep your household inventory, create an address book and mailing labels, and learn how to keep in touch with far scattered friends and family through e-mail. |
Maple Grove Learning Center Users Group (MGLCUG)
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We have a users group that meets on a monthly basis to discuss new computer technology, software issues, learning opportunities, trouble shooting, etc. Please plan on attending this monthly gathering, to share your expertise, ideas for discussion/education, or to learn from the others in attendance. When: Fourth Wednesdays,
monthly
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| Get caught up with the
Online Generation. This course will teach the students how to use e-mail, the function and uses of a Browser, find Internet resources for our interests and hobbies, and how to surf the World Wide Web. |
INTRO TO THE INTERNET
II
(4 weeks: 2-1/2 hours each week) Course Prerequisite: Internet I
| This 4-week class will take you beyond
what you have learned in the Introduction to Internet class. This course will have you working with downloading, attachments, chat/news groups and advanced surfing. Prerequisite: Intro to the Internet |
| Want to join the digital photo revolution? This 8-week course will introduce you to the extensive features included in a new version of Adobe’s photo-altering software. Learn the features of a digital camera. Turn an existing photo into digital format by using a scanner. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to enhance off-color photos, move elements from one photo to another, keep the best part of a photo and crop the rest, and straighten crooked images. The sky is the limit! You’ll be amazed and proud of your vastly improved photos. Our coaches are knowledgeable and you will have the curriculum for practice at home. |
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Whether you are trying to manage your personal finances or those of
your business,
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SPREADSHEET:(MSWorks ver 2000)
| A powerful tool for managing either business or personal finances.
Put information into a spreadsheet, the computer will do the calculating for you. Follow investments, do cost estimates for jobs or repairs, balance the checkbook, prepare tax reports ... anything based on numbers. |
| Make your computer look
and work the way you want it to. Customize your computer using Windows options for shortcuts, icons, taskbar, program menu, start menu and the desktop arrangement.
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WINDOWS XP II
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Learn to use
Windows Explorer to find, save, move, copy and delete files and
folders. Also, learn to rename files, back-up files, use system restore and do basic preventive maintenance on the computer |
| Learn the basics in word
processing, how to write letters, type your autobiography, type minutes for your meetings, or send a letter to your whole holiday list, whatever needs writing! Cut, Paste, Insert and more are planed for this 4-week class. Each session provides a follow-up activity to reinforce the skills learned. |
WORD PROCESSING II (Formatting and More!)
(4 weeks - 2 1/2 hours each week) Course Prerequisite: Word Processing I
| This class expands on all that you learned win Word Processing I. It will teach you to use text boxes, graphics, and special formatting options. Learn the tricks to make your word processing simpler and more professional. You will be amazed all that you can do in word processing! |
Revised: June 2, 2010 by Dean Cariveau