Computer Classes

Drop in for help with basic technology tasks like downloading documents, setting up apps, filling out online forms, online job searching, or setting up your new smart phone or eReader. If you need some help with basic technology tasks but don't want to sit through a whole class or make an appointment, drop in during this time and we'll figure it out together.

We can answer questions about Windows 10, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, your tablet, smartphone or Cutting the Cable Cord.

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Upcoming Classes & Gadget Help

Events

Mar 23

Mar 23 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM Computer and Gadget Help Shawnee North Community Center, 300 NE 43rd St, Topeka, KS 66617 Mar 23

Mar 23 | 05:00PM - 6:00PM Computer and Gadget Help Shawnee North Community Center, 300 NE 43rd St, Topeka, KS 66617 Mar 24

Mar 24 | 10:00AM - 1:00PM Computer and Gadget Help Salvation Army, 1320 SE 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66607 Mar 24

Mar 24 | 10:00AM - 11:00AM Computer and Gadget Help Oakland Community Center, 801 NE Poplar St, Topeka, KS 66616

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Check out the links below to find information, tools, in-person classes, online classes and printable handouts to help you with basic computer skills, library digital resources and technology training at all levels.

Technology Classes at your pace

Beginning Classes

Beginning Computer Navigation
Learn to hold and move the mouse with comfort and ease. Learn about check-boxes, scroll bars and more.

Handout: Computer Navigation
Online class: Getting Started on a Computer

Windows 10 for Beginners
Learn about Windows 10 features such as tiles, charms bar, and accessories.

Handouts: Windows 10 – Introduction
Online classes: Using a Windows 10 PC

Internet Introduction
Learn basic internet functions and visit a variety of sites for information and entertainment.

Handouts: Internet Introduction
Online instruction: Navigating a website

Google It
Google does more than find webpages. Search for information, images, videos, maps, and learn about Google apps and software.

Handouts: Google It
Online Instruction: Basic Search and How to search from Google.com

Email for Beginners
Learn to login to an account and to open, delete, reply to, forward and forward email messages.

Online Instruction: Intro to Email and Intro to Email 2

Beyond the Basics

Take the following classes when you feel ready for more challenging projects. These are presented at a faster pace than beginning classes.

Google Docs
Get started with Google Docs. We will learn how to access Google Docs, use basic editing features and save to Google Drive.

Handouts: Google Docs
Check out Google Docs Essential Training Online Class free with your library card at LinkedIn Learning

Introduction to Mac
Take a tour of the desktop and dock. Learn about standard apps, how to browse files with Finder and use menus. Macs are not provided for this overview class. Attendees are welcome to bring their own Macs to work along with the instructor.

Handouts: Mac Basics
Check out Mac Basics Online Class free with your library card at LinkedIn Learning

Word I: Introduction to Word Processing & Word II: Intermediate Word Processing
Get started with the basics of Microsoft Word. Learn to use fonts, language tools and some basic editing techniques. Edit text, form a header and footer, create a Word table to organize information and insert clipart, photos or WordArt into your document.

Handouts: Word I, Word II, Tables Tabs Columns, Cut Copy Paste
Check out Word Essential Training Online Class free with your library card at LinkedIn Learning

Word: Mail Merge & Mailing Labels
Create mailing labels, envelopes, personalized letters, and directories by combining a Word form and a data table created in Word or Excel.

Handouts: Word Mail Merge
Check out Mail Merge In Depth Online Class free with your library card at LinkedIn Learning

Excel: Introduction to Spreadsheets
Learn about cells, columns, rows, AutoSum, simple formulas, number formats, and page setup features.

Handouts: Excel Intro

Excel: Lists
Familiarity with basic Excel is required for this class. Learn to create field names, sort lists, and link worksheets. Find out how to create lists that can be used in our Word: Mail Merge and Mailing Labels class.

Handouts: Excel Lists
Checkout Excel Essential Training Online Class free with your library card at LinkedIn Learning

PowerPoint
Create a dynamic presentation from start to finish. Learn to insert slides, add text, graphics, transitions and animations.

Handouts: PowerPoint 2013
Checkout Power Point Essential Training Online Class with your library card at LinkedIn Learning

Facebook for Beginners
Sign up for a Facebook account and learn the basics of this popular social networking site. Be sure to bring your email address and email password. If you already have an account, please bring your Facebook password.

Handouts: Facebook
Check out Learning Facebook and advertising on Facebook Online Class with your library card free at LinkedIn Learning

Pinterest for Beginners
Come learn about Pinterest, a simple, online way to organize images, projects, ideas and favorites. Open an account, create boards and begin pinning! Learn to install the “Pin It” button and how to find pins in particular categories or follow other pinners. Be sure to bring your Pinterest password if you have an account or bring your email address and email password if you don’t.

Handouts: Pinterest
Check out the online class Learning Pinterest free with your library card at LinkedIn Learning

Ebooks for Your Kindle or Android Tablet
Bring your Kindle or Android tablet and your library card. Learn to download free library ebooks to your device. Come prepared to to share your favorite tablet features with the group.

Handouts: eBooks

iPad Workshop
Bring your iPad and your library card and learn to download free library ebooks. Staff and participants share their favorite apps or iPad features with each other.

Cutting the Cable Cord

Learn about some of the alternatives to traditional cable or satellite TV, and the benefits and drawbacks of streaming TV and HDTV antennas.

Handout and Resources: Cutting the Cable Cord, Resource-Links-for-CCC

Clases de Computación

Comenzando a Navegar en su Computadora
Aprenda la forma correcta de sostener y mover el raton. Aprende Sobre casillas de verificacion, botones de radio y barras de desplazamiento. Si no puede hacer una de estas sesiones. Vaya a una sesion de Ayuda de Computadoras y Gadgets para comenzar.

Folleto: Domando su raton

Introduccion a la Internet–Esperalo Proximamente en este Verano!
Conozca las funciones básicas de la Internet, hoy usaremos nuestro navegador de Internet Google Chrome en clase. No se olvide de visitar los diferentes navegadores que también puede usar como, Windows 10, Microsoft Edge u Mozilla Firefox como navegador en su PC.

Folleto: Introduccion a la Internet

Computer Classes