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Clases de Computación en español

Curso Básicos de Computación- Basic Level Computer Course
2023-04-01 13:00:00 2023-04-01 15:00:00 America/Chicago Clases de Computación en español Esta serie es para principiantes, para aprender 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, April 01
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-01 13:00:00 2023-04-01 15:00:00 America/Chicago Clases de Computación en español Esta serie es para principiantes, para aprender 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

Esta serie es para principiantes, para aprender 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:

-4 de marzo- 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

11 de marzo- 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

-18 de marzo-Windows 10

Aprenderás sobre el sistema operativo que ayuda a administrar los recursos en una computadora, como guardar y organizar tu información.

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Handout Windows 10

Glosario Windows 10

- 25 de marzo-El Internet

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

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El Internet- Handout

El Internet- Glosario

- 1 de abril- Correo Electrónico 

Aprenderás a crear un correo electrónico, cómo utilizarlo, enviar y ver tus correos recibidos y como diferenciar un correo sospechoso. Aprenderás a sincronizar tu celular con tu correo electrónico 

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Handout Correo Electrónico

Glosario Correo Electrónico



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:

-March 4 - Mouse and Keyboard

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

-March 11 - Introduction to computing

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

-March 18 - Windows 10

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

-March 25-The Internet

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

- April 1 - Email

You will learn how to create an email, how to use it, send and view your received emails and how to differentiate a suspicious email. You will learn how to synchronize your cell phone with your email

In Spanish.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | En Espanol | Computer & Technology |

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