CYC's course includes 24 modules in beginning computer and Internet skills. Classes are usually scheduled for two hours, twice a week, for six weeks. Classes meeting once a week typically last 12 weeks. You must complete the course and have a home Internet connection planned in order to qualify for the subsidized computer purchase.
The course includes:
Mouse Basics
Keyboard Basics
Basic Hardware
Windows OS
Data Storage and File Extensions
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Open Office
How to use a Browser
Web-based E-mail
Online Search and Information Literacy
Evaluating Online Sources
Viruses and Software
Online Privacy
Purchasing a New or Used Computer
Broadband Services
Downloading and Installing Software
Home Computer Maintenance
Elective classes include:
Online Banking & Bill Pay
Online Government Resources
Medical and Health Information Online
Talking to Your Child's Teacher: WSFCS Parent Assist
How to Help Your Child in School - Online
Earning a Degree Online
Resume Writing
Job Search Online
Starting Your Own Business
Online Shopping - From Coupons to Ebay
Advanced Microsoft Office Courses
Cloud Computing - Google Docs & Calendar
Web Design
Web Marketing
Facebook, Linken In, Twitter
Skype
Blogs
Researching Your Family History
Photo Editing / Photo Sharing
Online Media: Free Books, Magazines, TV, Movies, Music Online
Hobbies Online- From Cooking to Scrapbooking to Fantasy Football
Some of these electives are offered by The Computer Training Bridge through the Forsyth County Library and WinstonNet. These are also free curriculum- based programs. For more information, go to www.forsythcomputertraining.org
