Tech Learning Center announces October schedule
The October schedule for classes presented by Hot Springs Tech Learning Center has been confirmed as follows:
Windows 10 Basics will be held from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25. A home computer is not required to enroll in this course, however, having a computer is highly recommended as it will enhance the student’s ability to practice the skills learned in the classroom. Topics to be covered include: parts of the computer, review of mouse usage, turn computer on/off, taskbar, start menu, desktop icons. WordPad will be used to give the student basics of word processing: tabs/groups, cut/paste/copy, formatting, backspace/delete, selecting text, printing, save/save as. Introduction to internet and email will be included.
A File Management Workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 5. It introduces basic ways to set up, organize and manage files on your computer. It is appropriate for users of all Windows systems. This is a hands-on workshop and students will use the Windows 10 operating system.
A Facebook Workshop will be held from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 12. This workshop will introduce the student to the basics of using Facebook to communicate with family and friends. Topics to be covered include setting up a Facebook account, finding friends, posting messages, uploading pictures. Students will need a Facebook account. Students who do not already have an account will set up an account at the beginning of the workshop.
Introduction to Excel will be held from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 19. This will be a hands-on workshop teaching the basics of using Excel. The student will learn how to use the ribbon, formatting the spreadsheet, simple formulas and saving the spreadsheet.
One-on-one help sessions will be held from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 24 to help on a topic that no workshop/class offers, and help the student register on a topic of their choice. The student will be matched with a staff member who can provide them with one-on-one help. Bring questions to these sessions. To register for these sessions, email hstechlcreg@gmail.com or call Dot Brumley, 501-844-6473.
An iPhone Workshop will be held from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 26. It will cover how to use features on the iPhone. Features will include accessing the internet and email, installing apps, using the camera, sending pictures from the camera, using the calendar, alarm clock, how to connect to WiFi networks. Students should bring their own iPhone.
All classes will be held at the Learning Center at 1662 Higdon Ferry Road, Doctor’s Building, Suite 120. Register on line at http:// hstechlc.com or call Brumley. Directions, more information, costs and a listing of monthly schedules may be obtained from the website.