Serving our Community with Pride The Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools with support from the Community Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is offering hands-on Computer Classes for Beginners. The class is geared to those who have little or no experience with computers. Each class lasts approximately 2 hours – and runs for six weeks. There is limited space so pre-registration is required. If you are interested in the WRPS Community Computer Class, please contact the WRPS Information Technology Department at 715-4246715, ext. 1035. Seats are limited and provided on a first come first serve basis.
Basic Computer Class Designed to take the fear out of using computers, this class will develop the skills you will need for safe, confident use of the computer, navigating the Internet for online information and resources, and staying in touch with family and friends.
510 Peach Street Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494 715-424-6715 Ext. 1035
WRPS Technology Support Department—Community Computer Class for Beginners Computers are a part of our everyday lives.
This very basic hands-on class is designed to take
Success in the 21st Century will depend
the fear out of using computers. Starting with turn-
upon an understanding of, and capability to
ing the computer on and off, using the mouse and
use current and emerging technology. More
keyboard, you will then move into browsing the
and more information is created electroni-
Internet, setting up and using e-mail (and more,
cally every day and being able to access this
depending on the progress of the class), tools and
information
digi-
skills you need for safe, confident use of the com-
tally is becoming
puter when navigating the Internet for online re-
more
important.
sources, and staying in touch with family and
Many job applica-
friends. Topics that will be included in these intro-
tions require some
ductory classes are:
level of computer skills ranging from creating a resume to accessing and completing an online job application. It is clear that information and tech-
Computer Hardware Operating Systems Internet Browsing, Safety & Security Email and Attachments Downloading pictures
nology offer many challenging and exciting life skill opportunities such as: Staying connected to family and friends Staying informed about news, government, and other online resources and information Having technology job skills So take the first step to learning the basics of the machine that is changing our lives and job force.
Each class participant will also be provided access to an online software training library. This library provides short video training tutorials to hundreds
Where and When? There will be five classes offered. Each class runs for six weeks. Classes meet once a week for two hours. 1. Lincoln High School Wednesdays 4:00—6:00 PM Sept 28th—Nov 2th, 2011 Lab 106 2. Lincoln High School Saturdays 10:00—12:00 PM Oct 1st—Nov 8th, 2011 Lab 106 3. Vesper Community Academy Thursdays 5:00—7:00 PM Sept 29th—Nov 3th, 2011 4. Lincoln High School Wednesdays 4:00—6:00 PM Nov 9th — Dec 21st, 2011 (No class November 23rd) Lab 106 5. Rudolph Elementary Thursdays 5:00—7:00 PM Nov 10th—Dec 22, 2011 (No class November 24th)
of popular software titles. There is limited space so preregistration is required. To reserve your spot please call: WRPS Technology Support Department 715-424-6715 Ext. 1035
Please note: Child care services will not be provided.