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This document provides an overview of the various free online courses and instructional materials available to learn how to use computers. It discusses finding video courses on YouTube covering topics like using Google Docs and protecting from viruses. Other sources mentioned include eHow for video tutorials, Lynda.com for Microsoft training, and websites like HP Learning Center, GCF Learning, and Microsoft Training Center for tutorials and exercises. Step-by-step printed guides can also be found on sites like About.com. Overall, the document outlines the many free online resources available for learning computer skills.
Learn how to use your computer for slide share
- 1. Learn How to Use Your Computer:Free Online Courses!Michelle VonderhaarTechnology Training CoordinatorWednesday, June 23, 2010
- 2. What Kind Of Courses Can You Actually Find Online?Video coursesInstructional tutorials and exercisesStep-by-step instructionsPrinted guides
- 4. You’ve heard of YouTube, right?YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload, share, and view videos. Most of the content on YouTube has been uploaded by individuals http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YouTubeBelieve it or not, YouTube is a great source for learning videos
- 5. Using YouTube: How to…VideosWant to know how to use Google Docs? Click here to watch the video!Google Docs in Plain English by Common Craft
- 6. How to…Avoid Computer VirusesWhat can you do to protect your computer from viruses?Click here to watch the video!
- 7. So, How Do I Find These Instructional Videos?Go to YouTube -- www.youtube.comGeneral searchLook at the channelsCreate an accountSubscribe to channelsAdd favoritesComment on the videos if you like
- 8. Other sites to find Videos…eHow www.ehow.comInstructional materials on EVERYTHINGLynda www.lynda.comInstructional videos on Microsoft products
- 9. eHow Video SeriesHow to Use Facebook
- 10. Lynda.com
- 11. Is it REALLY free?You CAN find lots of free content!Remembernot everything is free and you need to really look at the web site to determine if there is a cost involved.You should NEVER be charged without your knowledge.
- 12. Let’s go back to Lynda.comA portion of all of the online courses are free.To get to the rest of the course and the exercises you need to pay a monthly subscription.
- 13. Instructional Tutorials and ExercisesHP Learning Centerwww.hp.com/go/learningcenterGCF Learningwww.gcflearningfree.orgMicrosoft Training Centerhttp://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/default.aspx?ofcresset=1Learning Express Library (This one’s different!)http://www.mppl.org/research/subject1.html
- 14. HP Learning CenterJoin FREE online classes with instructors, other students and assignments!You can do the assignments on your own, or ask questions and share your experience on the message boards with classmates and the instructor.
- 15. GCF LearningSelf-paced online classes. Articles and pre-tests, too!
- 16. Microsoft Training CenterLook up skills you want to learn!
- 17. Learning Express LibraryAn MPPL subscriptionLots of computer skills courses that you can take, and you don’t even need to have the program installed!
- 18. Step by Step InstructionsAbout.comRemember eHow? They have more than just videosGoogle it!
- 19. About…about.comSearch for step by step guides by topic or keyword
- 20. eHow ArticlesHow to Download Digital Pictures
- 21. Google It!These all came up from Google Searches
- 22. Newbie’s Guide to Twitter
- 23. Setting Up A Wireless Network
- 24. How to Use a Webcam
- 25. Learn How To Type
- 26. Can I Get Anything in Print?Custom Guide – www.customguide.comMicrosoft – www.microsoft.com
- 27. Other Sites You Might Want To TryLearn That www.learnthat.comBrainstorm www.brainstorminc.comLook in the Free Resources sectionThe Baycon Group www.baycongroup.comTutorials and More!
- 28. Other Stuff You Can Learn Online…
- 29. Sign up to Learn a Language
- 30. Learn German
- 31. Learn Calculus in Twenty Minutes??
- 32. Free Courses from Major Universities
Editor's Notes
- #5: Individuals, learning companies, institutions, upload their vids to youtube to share the information with the general public