Local Classes
For New Users
What do I do if I don't know the basics?
- Jan's Computer BasicsThe "Driver's Ed" course for new computer users
- Common Computer TasksSome common commands you can use in almost any application, including cut, copy, paste, and undo.
- Understanding ApplicationsDefines applications, including software, browsers, mobile apps, and other ideas related to installing and using apps.
Basic Computer Terminology
- Basic Computer Skills Terminology
![[a screenshot of three different definitions, power switch, keyboard, and printer, from a handout about computers]](//libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/207308/images/computerskills-terminology.PNG)
Covers the general concepts, vocabulary, and parts of a computer. Print this document and carry it with you while you're learning about computers.
![[a screenshot of three different definitions, power switch, keyboard, and printer, from a handout about computers]](http://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/207308/images/computerskills-terminology.PNG)
Keyboarding Skills
![[a screenshot of a keyboard with the instruction type the letters highlighted, where multiple keys are highlighted in different colors]](http://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/207308/images/computerskills-typing.PNG)
For Intermediate Users
- Email BasicsEmail Basics tutorials,including what e-mail does and doesn't do, how to use Gmail, and what works beyond email.
- Social Media BasicsSocial Media Basics, including major networks, how to use them, how to change settings or track activity, and what to be aware of when publishing your social media.
Test Yourself With NorthStar
- Northstar Digital LiteracyIdentify and make use of common website interactions (e.g., play buttons, hyperlinks), know how to use settings on the internet, and how to identify common areas of concern, such as social media, your digital footprint, and using email. At the end of each test, you'll get a list of skills you still need to work on.