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Computer Knowledge
No time to come to a class? Try some of these online resources to jumpstart your computer knowledge:
- Practice typing skills on TypingWeb (create a free account)
- Practice using the mouse from the very beginning, more practice, and even more practice!
- Play simple games while practicing with the mouse. Also, en español: ejercicios del ratón.
- GCFLearnFree - Online tutorials on everything from computer basics to social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc). Choose to follow a 'Lesson', click through an 'Interactive', take a quiz in the 'Extras', or watch a 'Video'.
For beginners, we recommend the following sequence:- Computer Basics - Getting started with desktop and laptop computers.
- Email 101 - Introduction to email basics, etiquette and safety.
- Internet Safety - Avoid the most common threats and learn how to protect your data and privacy.
- Beyond Email - Chat, Skype, blogging and more.
- Excel Easy - Tutorial on how to use excel.
- Microsoft Online Training for Office - Online tutorials for Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more. Choose the version for your computer and watch a video, work through a step-by-step tutorial, or build your skills.
Learning on your Phone? Use these apps to learn something new on the go!