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.

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 collaborate 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.

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.