Computer & Technology Skills
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Basic computer and internet skills are essential to daily life. Here you'll find resources and tips to get started with computer use, email, and more.
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Create an email account
If you don't have an email account, you can create a Google or Gmail account by clicking here.
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Digital Learn: If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed. Para obtener instrucciones en español, haga clic aquí. |
- Getting Started: How to use the mouse & keyboard.
- Using a PC (Personal Computer): Working from the desktop, files & folders, working with Windows, saving & closing files, deleting files.
- Navigating a Website
- Intro to Email: Signing up for email, logging in, opening & replying, sending messages.
- Intro to Email 2: Beyond the Basics: Working with attachments, reply all and forwarding, CC & BCC, saving draft emails, spam & junk emails, organizing & deleting, searching for messages.
- Basic Search: Learn about search engines and get started searching the internet.
- Microsoft Word: Saving; formatting; cut, copy & paste; add a picture.
- Creating Resumes
- Online Job Searching
- Intro to Skype: Learn the basics of video call with Skype.
- Intro to Facebook: Basics of Facebook, including signing up, finding friends, & privacy.
- Buying a Plane Ticket
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Applied Digital Skills: A free computer literacy course designed to prepare learners for a growing number of jobs that require basic digital skills.
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Northstar Digital Literacy Project: How good are your computer skills? Take these online, self-guided tests to assess your skills in ten main areas: Basic Computer Use, Internet, Windows Operating System, Mac OS, Email, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Information Literacy. Please note that a browser other than Microsoft Internet Explorer is recommended to use these modules fully.
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GCF Learn Free Technology Basics: the information you need to better understand computers and how they work. Learn more about using web browsers, navigating Windows 10 and OS X, and staying safe online.
Para aprender sobre las computadoras en español, haga clic aquí.
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Sense-Lang.org: Learn how to type. Instructions in 18 different languages. |
How to use a mouse
How to use the keyboard
How to use the keyboard
