SOUTH SIOUX CITY – Northeast Community College at the College Center in South Sioux City will offer a series of basic computer classes on four consecutive Tuesdays in March and April.
Computer Basic Level I (INFO 0101 and CRN #70084) will be held Tuesday, March 11.
This class is for the person who has no previous computer knowledge. The student will be taught basic level computer skills including powering the computer on and off, using a mouse and the keyboard, taking care of your hardware, using a CD, working with the Windows desktop and launching programs.
Computer Basic Level II (INFO 0102 and CRN # 70085) will be offered Tuesday, March 18.
This class is for the person who has very limited computer knowledge. The student will be taught basic to intermediate level computer skills. Starting programs using a word processor and working with files and folders will be explained in this class.
Computer Basic Level III (INFO 0103 and CRN # 70086) will be held Tuesday, March 25.
The student will be taught basic to intermediate level computer skills. This class will be a review of concepts learned in Basic Computer II as well as copying a CD, backing up data files, adding and removing programs, and Windows updates. Class will also include a brief introduction to using the internet using Internet Explorer. Students need to bring a flash drive (1GB or larger and 2 blank CD-R) to class.
Computer Basic Level IV (INFO 0104 and CRN #70087) will be held Tuesday, April 1.
The student will learn how to use the Windows XP filing system including libraries. Computer drives including external storage will be discussed as well as adding and removing programs and basic Window maintenance programs such as Disk Cleanup and Defragmenter.
All four classes will be taught at a very relaxed pace for those apprehensive about operating a computer. There will be significant hands on practice of each concept. Handouts will be provided.
All classes will be held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in Room 223, at the College Center, 1001 College Way in South Sioux City. Cost of each class, with Michele McCreary the instructor, is $25.
To register for any of the classes, call Northeast Community College in South Sioux City at (402) 241-6400.