OSHER 200 - Learn to Use a Computer and Love It

Are you unfamiliar with or intimidated by computers? If so, this course is for you! The course is designed to lower the intimidation factor associated with this useful technology. We'll get familiar with the equipment- how to tell it what we want it to do using the mouse, keyboard, and Microsoft Windows operating system. You will learn how to master menus, move in and out of Windows, set up control panel settings, and set up simple documents. This course includes demonstrations and in-class exercises. The computer labs are equipped with state-of-the-art PCs. All students will have their own computer stations. Students may repeat the course to continue to practice and build confidence.