Welcome to this web site, which is a compilation of short movies created to encourage and support adults in learning basic computers skills. Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. Our dream is to provide women with basic computer skills they can use to go online to register for college computer classes, foster a desire for higher education, better work situations, improve skills in work and volunteer endeavors, and even improve mothering and parenting skills. As we all age, computer skills can keep us in touch socially with grandchildren, family, and friends.
Use the list of main topics below to get started in your quest to becoming a comfortable computer user. Start with Learning the Basics and move gradually through the list. Whenever you get lost, come back to this page.
Learning the Basics
Start here for learning about the parts of the computer, using your mouse, and building hand/eye coordination.
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Using the Internet
After you have gained confidence with the basics, start using the Internet for searches, watching videos, and finding information.
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Email
Set up an email account, open attachments, send attachments. Learn to recognize fraudulent email.
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Word Processing
Learn the basics of word processing software, write a letter, make letterhead, write a report, address an envelope.
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Excel
Use Excel spread sheet for calculations. Use Excel to track tickets sales at a Fashion Show.
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PowerPoint
Develop a slide show with photographs along with written material.
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More Things
Use Microsoft Paint for simple graphic editing. Use Skype for free phone calls abroad. Save files, organize files, and open files.
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This video training project was conceived and developed by two neighboring Soroptimist clubs in Northern California, USA — Novato and Sonoma/Mendocino.
CREDITS: Carole Bennett, Novato, web maintentenance and movie maker; Linda Bradbrook, Sonoma/Mendocino, Inspiration and input; Brandy Donahoe, Novato, web coach.
Please send any ideas, comments, needs, or suggested directions to Carole Bennett .
