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December 1, 2008
Volume 4 Issue 6
Welcome to the Technology @ OCLS December 2008 Newsletter. After all of the food is eaten and the family has gone home, use OCLS to create a new you! Improve yourself with guides to eliminating stress, learning a new language, or taking one of our many computer classes.
What's New
.: Celebrate the Winter Holidays with OCLS
There may not be any snow in Florida, but you can still create a snowman! Use our Virtual Library to build a snowman, get facts about holidays and festivals, and find some other great Web sites all about the season.
.:EduGaming Extreme Technology for Teens
The Library is offering a new game design workshop for teens (ages 13-18). Learn how to create a game proposal and develop a game prototype using a Mac computer. Classes run for 8 weeks from January 7 to March 7, 2009 every Saturday. Class size is limited, sign up online today!
.:New Year, New You!
After following the holidays, everyone starts thinking about their New Year’s resolutions. We all think about how we can reduce stress, quit smoking, or how to exercise more. Well wonder no more, we can help! Use our Virtual Gallery to get ideas on how to celebrate the New Year as a new you!
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Classes
Featured Classes of the Month
.: ‘Tis the Season for Classes
On Friday December 12, the Library will be offering special sessions to get you prepared for the holiday season. Learn four different ways to use the Internet to your advantage this year.
Plan a Vacation using the Internet
Learn how to use online resources to find plane, hotel, and car rental deals and packages.
Search for Recipes using the Internet
Learn how to search for recipes using the Internet and organize them using Microsoft Word.
Shopping using the Internet
Learn how to shop for your favorite items from the comfort of your home. Become familiar with popular shopping Web sites and gain insight on safety procedures.
Greeting Cards Online
Learn how to create and send online greeting cards from various Web sites. (E-mail account required.)
For registration information, visit our online calendar or call 407.835.7323.
.: Online Classes
Take a live online computer class from your home or office computer. Get on board and register today! Note: A computer speaker or a headset is required for audio.
Curso en Línea: Introducción a QuickBooks
Aprenda las características básicas de QuickBooks que le ayudarán a comenzar a organizar las finanzas de su negocio o sus finanzas personales. Esta es una clase en línea. Usted necesitará unos parlantes o audífonos para el audio. Luego de registrarse, usted recibirá un enlace con información sobre como acceder la clase en línea.
Curso en Línea: Introducción a Photoshop
Familiarícese con las herramientas básicas requeridas para editar y retocar imágenes digitales.
Online Class: Photoshop Series
Explore the Photoshop environment. Become familiar with the basic tools required to edit and retouch digital images. Learn how to use selection tools, create, modify, and customize layers.
Online Class: QuickBooks Series
Get started in organizing your personal or business finances. Learn how to set up a new company profile including the Vendor and Customer Center. Record different types of business transactions such as: posting accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Online Class: Microsoft Excel 2007 Formulas and Functions
Learn how to create basic and advanced formulas using Microsoft Excel 2007.
Online Class: Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007
Learn database concepts and terminology. Become familiar with the Microsoft Access environment and explore database objects such as tables, queries, forms, and reports.
For registration information, visit our online calendar or call 407.835.7323.
.: Microsoft Office Week
From December 1-5 and December 14-19, you can attend the Microsoft training series in Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Space is limited, so register today!
Microsoft Publisher Series – December 14
This two-class series introduces you to features that can be used when creating professional publications, including newsletters, calendars, and business cards.
Microsoft Word Series – December 1 and 18
This six-class series introduces you to features that can be used when creating professional documents, including inserting and formatting tables, and mail merge.
Microsoft Excel Series – December 3 and 15
This six-class series introduces you to features that can be used when creating professional spreadsheets that include formulas, charts, and pivot tables.
Microsoft Access Series – December 4 and 17
This five-class series introduces you to features that can be used when creating a database to track and present data with tables, queries, forms, and reports.
Microsoft PowerPoint Series – December 2 and 19
This four-class series introduces you to features that can be used when creating professional slide shows with animations and slide transitions.
Microsoft Outlook Series – December 5 and 16
This four-class series introduces you to features that can be used when creating e-mails, appointments, contact lists, folders, and task assignments.
For registration information, visit our online calendar or call 407.835.7323.
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.: Mac Computer Classes
The Library offers Mac computer classes. Take a class and learn the basics of Mac computers as well as the iLife ’08 and iWork ’08 Suites. Register today!
GarageBand Series– December 23
In just three classes, learn how to record, edit, mix, and playback digital audio files using this digital recording application.
Introduction to iMovie – December 26
Learn how to edit home movies with this easy to use video editing software.
Introduction to iWeb – December 26
Learn how to create professional looking Web sites quickly and easily.
Introduction to iPhoto – December 26
Learn how to better manage your digital photo collections.
Introduction to iWork: Pages – December 21
Learn how to create and edit documents using this word processing application.
Introduction to iWork: Keynote – December 21
Learn how to create and edit presentations using this presentation application.
iWork: Numbers Series – December 22
Learn how to use tables and basic tools to create a simple spreadsheet. Manipulate data and graphics by inserting and deleting data; adding charts and shapes; and inserting formulas.
For registration information, visit our online calendar or call 407.835.7323.
New Computer Classes
The Library will be offering a few new classes in December. You’ll find the class titles and descriptions listed below.
Numbers Basics
Learn the basic features of iWork Numbers and how to navigate the environment. This class is taught on the Apple Mac computer.
Numbers Intermediate
Learn how to use tables in Numbers and use basic tools to create a simple spreadsheet. This class is taught on the Apple Mac computer.
Numbers Advanced
Learn how to manipulate data and graphics in Numbers by inserting and deleting data; working chart and shape; and inserting formulas. This class is taught on the Apple Mac computer.
Online Class: QuickBooks Pro Level 3
Learn how to generate and customize financial reports such as cash flows, income statements, and profit/loss reports.
For registration information, visit our online calendar or call 407.835.7323.
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Did You Know?
.: Featured Database of the Month
.:: Mango Languages
Mango Languages offers conversational learning at your own pace in a fun way combining audio clips and written text. Languages offered include: Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Russian. ESL courses are offered for Spanish, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese speakers.
.: New WiFi Procedure
If you haven’t already heard, the Library has changed its procedure for accessing the wireless network. It’s now easier than ever and only requires your Library card and PIN. Check out how easy it is to go wireless!
.: Go Green with Orange
Orange County is going green! Explore our Go Green Virtual Gallery to find out all the ways you can help save the planet. Test your recycling knowledge through our game!
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