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Microsoft Office Skills
Free Online Classes
Adults | Microsoft Office Skills | Small Business/E-commerce | Workforce DevelopmentDozens of free classes teaching everything from PowerPoint to Photoshop. Must register to sign up for classes.
http://h30187.www3.hp.com/index.jsp?hplcpsession.id=b67a9d4e7b4a88d4950c853adb0d
Lesson Plans
Adults | Computer Basics | Microsoft Office Skills | SeniorsCreated by Akron-Summit County Public Library in Ohio, these lesson plans cover computer basics, MS Office, internet and more!
Easy Computer Tutorials
Adults | Computer Basics | Internet Basics | Microsoft Office Skills | SeniorsThe CAAAELII Technology Project has developed a simple-language, low-literacy computer curriculum called Active Citizens Technology In Our Neighborhoods (ACTION). The 16 computer lessons guide students from identifying basic hardware to sending attachment using their own Yahoo e-mail account. The materials have been available free to download since 2004. In that time, users report ACTION has proven helpful for seniors, ESL students (SPL 2,3,4), nursing home residents, adults with limited reading skills, at-risk youth, and others.
GCF Global Learning
Adults | Computer Basics | Microsoft Office Skills | Spanish | Workforce DevelopmentLesson Plans for Everything
Adults | Computer Basics | Internet Basics | Microsoft Office Skills | SeniorsEverything you need to offer computer classes to the public! Hibbing Public Library in Minnesota has dozens of lesson plans, including instructor information and student handouts. There are lists with additional resources, books, websites and a glossary of terms.
http://www.hibbing.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={61849E76-E592-4734-900E-B7AE1C453B89}
Microsoft Office Lessons
Adults | Microsoft Office SkillsThese lessons were designed for classes led by an instructor or volunteer and take 1.5-2 hours to complete. They cover Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
http://www.nycares.org/volunteer/calendar_projects/comptutorials.php Â
Calgary Public Library Tutorials
Adults | Computer Basics | Internet Basics | Microsoft Office Skills | SeniorsHere are basic lessons for people learning how to use the Internet. These tutorials have been developed by Calgary Public Library and CalgaryEducation.org as part of the Connect Calgary program. There is a narrated soundtrack for learning by listening as well as text balloons to read.
Microsoft Office Tutorials
Adults | Computer Basics | Internet Basics | Microsoft Office Skills | Small Business/E-commerce | Spanish | Workforce DevelopmentIn 2004, Microsoft released the Unlimited Potential (UP) Community Learning Curriculum. CTCNet proposed to test the curriculum by working with five CTCNet members to review, edit as needed, and field-test the curriculum at their centers. The project and the CTCs produced 14 modified curricula adapted for specific populations that commonly attend centers. Two of the curricula are available in Spanish.
Microsoft Tutorials
Adults | Computer Basics | Internet Basics | Microsoft Office Skills | SpanishAs part of Microsoft's efforts to promote digital inclusion worldwide, the Unlimited Potential (UP) Community Learning curriculum provides the foundation for teaching basic to intermediate technology skills in a hands-on manner. The curriculum aims to help individuals gain critical twenty-first century workforce skills needed for today's "knowledge economy" and to broaden digital inclusion. Lessons may be taught in a classroom-style setting, or as part of a self-paced learning program.



