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Clases de Computación en español

Curso Básicos de Computación- Basic Level Computer Course
2023-09-23 13:00:00 2023-09-23 15:00:00 America/Chicago Clases de Computación en español Serie para principiantes. Aprende destrezas básicas. No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. Al registrarte para la primera clase quedarás inscrito en todas las sesiones. Main Library - Computer Training Room

Saturday, September 23
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-23 13:00:00 2023-09-23 15:00:00 America/Chicago Clases de Computación en español Serie para principiantes. Aprende destrezas básicas. No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. Al registrarte para la primera clase quedarás inscrito en todas las sesiones. Main Library - Computer Training Room

Main Library

Computer Training Room

Serie para principiantes. Aprende destrezas básicas. No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca. Al registrarte para la primera clase quedarás inscrito en todas las sesiones.

En español.

Básicos de computación en la Biblioteca:

-2 de septiembre- Ratón y Teclado

Aprenderás las funciones del teclado y el ratón. Realizarás ejercicios de práctica guiados con el teclado y el ratón. 

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Handout El Ratón y el Teclado1

Handout El Ratón y el teclado 2

Handout El Ratón y el Teclado 3

Glosario El Ratón y el Teclado

-9 de septiembre- Introducción a la computación

Oriéntate sobre computadoras, tabletas, teléfonos, la nube y tendencias en tecnología.

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Handout Introducción al Mundo de la Computación

Glosario Introducción a la Computación

-23 de septiembre-Windows 10

Aprenderás sobre el conjunto de programas que ayudan a administrar los recursos en una computadora, cómo guardar y organizar tu información.

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Handout Windows 10

Glosario Windows 10 

- 30 de septiembre-El Internet

Aprende a buscar y encontrar en tu teléfono o computadora recursos locales y de la biblioteca, inclusive para buscar un empleo. 

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El Internet- Handout

El Internet- Glosario

* Estas clases son patrocinadas por Comcast Internet Essentials para ayudar a cerrar la brecha digital y fomentar destrezas de alfabetismo digital. Para más información acerca de Internet Essentials, visite www.internetessentials.com 

 

This series is for beginners, to learn basic skills. There is no cost nor do you have to have a library card. By registering for the first class you will be registered in all sessions.

Basics of computing in the Library:

-September 2 - Mouse and Keyboard

You will learn the functions of the keyboard and mouse. You will perform guided practice exercises with the keyboard and mouse.

-September 9 - Introduction to computing

Educate yourself on computers, tablets, phones, the cloud, and technology trends.

-September 23 - Windows 10

You will learn about the set of programs that help manage resources on a computer, how to save and organize your information.

-September 30-The Internet

Learn how to search and find on your phone or computer and learn about local and library resources, including job searching.

In Spanish.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | En Espanol | Computer & Technology |

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