District 196 Community Education

Do you already know the basics of your iPhone or iPad, but now want to take your knowledge to the next level? Learn how to take and format photos, customize text messages, configure the clock and alarm, setup bookmarks, and modify notification settings. There will also be time to discuss any questions or struggles with your iPhone or iPad. Bring your own device.

Are you familiar with earlier versions of Windows? Does the new look of Windows 10 leave you confused? Learn to navigate the new Windows environment. Explore the new features of Windows 10 and see how the basic features of windows work in the Windows 10 environment.

Have you heard of Google Docs™, Sheets™, Slides™ and Forms™ but do not know exactly why they might be used? Learn how to use this free, web-based software suite to create, edit, and collaborative with others. Use Google Docs™, the word processor app, to create a basic text file. Keep track of a simple numbers and formulas with Google Sheets™, the spreadsheet app. Create a beautiful presentation with Google Slides™, the presentation app. Finally, use Google Forms™, the survey app, to collect and organize information. Bring your own device, if desired. Demonstration.

Are you struggling with the buttons and apps on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch? Learn what the these apps do and how you can use them more successfully in the future. Customize the look and feel of your device. Use some of the free productivity and communication apps. Bring your own device and a list of your struggles.

Could your statistical information be presented more clearly in a graph or chart? Would a chart spice up an upcoming presentation? Would you like to clearly show comparisons such as forecasted to actual, last year to this year, etc.? Learn the basics of creating and working with various types of charts. Discover how to select a chart layout, format it and work with chart elements. Learn how to change the source data for a chart, print a chart and save it as a template for use in creation of new charts.

Transform your spreadsheets to look more professional. Learn to apply the following formatting techniques to enhance data presentation: cell height and width, alignment, text direction, borders and shading, type size and color, date and numeric formats, page orientation, print preferences and additional techniques. Understand ready-made formats, automatic spell check and other built-in tools for making a stronger impression with your information. Demonstration and hands-on.

Start by building a simple formula and move to more advanced functions and 3-D references. Learn to use numerous Excel functions to process worksheet data more efficiently. Demonstration and hands-on.

Learn the basics of using an electronic spreadsheet. Discover how to effectively manage and present data. Learn to input data, add rows and columns, do simple calculations and apply the AutoSum function. Develop skills to create, open, edit, print and save spreadsheets. Demonstration and hands-on.

Make your documents visually attractive and more professional. Learn how to apply different fonts, sizes and other text styles. Align your text, indent paragraphs and use tabs. Explore how to adjust the spacing of words, paragraphs and pages, and create lists. Be surprised how crisp your documents look using your new formatting skills. Demonstration and hands-on.