Grassroots Computer Institute
We have developed a computer training curriculum that makes it easy for anyone to learn basic computer skills in a comfortable and safe environment. The computer classes are offered in both English and Spanish and are conducted at the SCOPE Florence site. The program has something to offer to everyone, no matter your current computer skills and experience. Please contact us at (323) 789-7920 or click here to use our auto-enrollment form if you would like to enroll in the program in order to have access to the computer classes and computer lab sessions. We can also be contacted by email: gtp@scopela.org
Calendar: No classes scheduled at this time.
NOTE: Class schedule subject to change without notice.
Training Descriptions
1. Introduction to Computer:
This introductory class is an opportunity for SCOPE members to become familiarized with the computer training program, become more comfortable with computers and the Internet, become familiarized with the computer room protocols and procedures, and learn about the essentials of computer terminology. Interested members must attend this introductory class in order to receive a Grassroots Training Program participant identification card in order to access the computer training classes and open labs.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the computer room
Computer basics
SCOPE website & other useful internet sites
Web search
SCOPE online fundraising tools
Computer do's and don'ts
Computer room use & availability
New & upcoming trainings
Duration of class
2 hours
Languages
English/ Spanish
Prerequisites
None
[Download the slides for this class here!]
2. On-line Tutorial & E-mail Setup:
This class provides the participants the opportunity to experience a guided online tutorial that provides a hands-on, activity-based learning experience to become more comfortable using the keyboard and mouse. In addition, the class will provide an overview of basic computer terms and techniques, the importance and benefits of having an active e-mail account, e-mail account set up and the basics of using a webmail service.
Topics discussed
Mouse terms and techniques
Online Tutorial - How to use the mouse
Setting up an e-mail account
Main parts of an e-mail address
Duration of class
2 hours
Languages
English/ Spanish
Prerequisites
Introduction to Computer Class #1
[Download
the slides for this class here!]
3. E-mail Use - Best Practices & Security Basics:
This class provides a more in depth look into e-mail use and best practices with plenty of hands-on exercises. Participants will learn how to compose a message, share documents and pictures via e-mail. In addition, the class will review principles and practices on how to protect a computer against computer viruses and give an overview of the most common internet threats and how to avoid them.
Topics discussed
Anatomy of an e-mail
Addressing your e-mail message
Best practices composing an e-mail
Sending attachments
Basics of e-mail security
Different types of threats
Duration of class
2 hours
Languages
English/ Spanish
Prerequisites
Introduction to Computer Class #1
Online Tutorial & Email Set-up Class #2
[Download
the slides for this class here!]
4. Internet Use - Browsing Basics & Web Security:
This class will allow the participants to learn about the basics of internet browsing, different types of web browsers available, and terms & techniques used while surfing the web. In addition, the class will review the principles and practices of protecting valuable data from being lost, backup options, internet and computer security tips, free downloadable software to help protecting against internet threats and how to identify secure websites.
Topics discussed
Internet Browsers
Using the Internet Browser
Internet Security
Internet threats
How to be safe on the Web
Identifying a Secure Web Page
Free Downloadable Software
Protecting your Computer
Duration of class
2 hours
Languages
English/ Spanish
Prerequisites
Introduction to Computer Class #1
Online Tutorial & Email Set-up Class #2
Email Use: Best Practices & Security Basics Class #3
[Download the slides for this class here!]
5. Microsoft Word 2007 - Basics:
This is a four-session class for beginners that will allow you to learn how to create and modify documents using the world's most popular word processor. In today's workplace it is necessary to not only understand Microsoft Word, but how to navigate throughout a document using various shortcuts. Also covered are text and font options, tabs and margins, and formatting and saving the documents you create.
Topics discussed
What is Microsoft word
Where is Microsoft Word used
Getting familiar with Microsoft Word
Basic Features
Formatting Paragraphs and Working with Styles
Adding Bullets and Numbers
Undoing and Redoing
Setting Page Layouts and Printing Documents
Duration of class
8 hours (divided in 4 sessions)
Languages
English/ Spanish
Prerequisites
Introduction to Computer Class #1
Basic keyboarding & mouse skills
Working knowledge of Windows
Basic file management
[Download the material for this class here!]
*Open Lab:
The computer training center will be open to SCOPE members during specific times during the week for hands-on practice sessions.
Look for these classes coming soon...
- Microsoft Power Point ®
- Microsoft Excel ®
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Internet Research Methods