Russell Memorial Library

88 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743
Phone: 508.998.0270  Fax: 508.998.0271

Computer Classes

General Policies

  • Registration is required for participation in computer classes.
  • Maximum of 4 people per class.
  • Classes are offered on varying days and times during the week.  Classes run for 90 minutes.  Please see the course schedule or event calendar for more detail.
  • Basic computer and mouse experience is required for:
    • Beginning Email
    • Microsoft Word (Basic & Intermediate)
    • Excel Basics
    • PowerPoint Basics

First-time computer user?

First time computer users should participate in Beginning Computers & WWW before registering for any other course offerings.  Beginning Computers & WWW is intended for people who have never used a computer before and need to learn the basics how to use the mouse and keyboard, as well as how to use Microsoft Windows.

Course Offerings

 

Beginning Computers & WWW

Are you new to computers? Do you know how to use a mouse or where to find the desktop? Are you uncomfortable using drop down menus, check boxes, and scroll bars? In this class you will learn the fundamentals of a computer and how to use Microsoft Windows, as well as how to use Internet Explorer to navigate the WWW and search, not just surf, the Internet.

NOTE: This class is designed for those who have little or no computer experience.

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Beginning Email

  

Participants will learn the basics of Email including how to setup
a Yahoo Email account, as well as reading, composing, and sending messages.

Prerequisite: Beginning Computers class or solid WWW experience.

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Microsoft Word (Basic & Intermediate)

  

Participants will learn the basics and practice using copy and paste, formatting text, and saving. Intermediate will cover topics such as Drawing toolbar, Tables and Mail Merge.

Prerequisite: Beginning Computers class or solid mouse, keyboarding, and Windows experience.

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Excel Basics

  

Participants will learn the tips and tricks of entering data into an Excel worksheet, and how to format cells and use AutoFill, AutoFit, and AutoSum.

Prerequisite: Beginning Computers class or solid mouse, keyboarding, and Windows experience.

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PowerPoint Basics

  

Participants will learn the basic tools of the PowerPoint window, creating and working with presentation slides.

Prerequisite: Beginning Computers class or solid mouse, keyboarding, and Windows experience.

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