Technology Literacy Collaborative

Created: November 2008       Last Updated: October 2011

Overview: This course is designed to introduce computers at a slow and non-demanding pace so participants can become familiar with computer terms and operation. Welcome to Computers was originally designed with the aging population in mind, but has served well working with adults with disabilities. The course focuses on helping participants get comfortable with computers and introducing them to the information available on the Internet, including the connection to family and friends. This class is easily adaptable for a variety of populations.

Typical Schedule: 4 Sessions – 1.5 Hours Each

Operating System: Windows XP

Session topics include:

• Introduction to the Keyboard and Mouse
• Introduction to Opening Computer Programs
• Introduction to Opening the Internet and Visiting a Web Site
• Introduction to E-mail

The PTE Technology Workshops were created to teach students the tools needed to properly find a job using available technology tools. This workshop coveres how to use the basics of Word 2007 to make a resume, how to use various job search sites successfully and how to use Email properly in a job search setting.

This workshop is taught twice a week, 90 minutes per class, for four weeks. The topics include:

Week 1: Using word for Resumes

Week 2: Using the Internet for Job Search 1

• Indeed.com and Search Engines
• Craigslist.org and Internet Safety

Week 3: Email and Email Correspondence

• Email Correspondence
• Email Etiquette and Email Attachments

Week 4: Using the Internet for Job Search 2

• Job Connect and National vs. Local Job Search Sites
• Non-Profit Job Board and using specific job search sites

How to access the Google News website, change the language and country preferences, and browse news articles.

En este ejercicio, vamos a aprender como buscar noticias en español de los Estados Unidos y otros países en Google News.  Después, van a poder cambiar la lengua de los resultados a español, cambiar el país de donde vienen las noticias, y explorar noticias que pertenecen a una categoría o tema especifica.

This 4 session class is for people who are interested in finding and sharing information online. In this class you will search the internet with Google, learn about e-safety, and become familiar with web browsing.

Required Experience: Students must have basic typing skills and be comfortable using the mouse.

How to access the Google website, enter a search term, use suggestions, avoid advertisements, and interpret search results.

En este ejercicio, vamos a aprender como abrir una maquina de búsqueda, buscar una tema, y revisar los resultados que salen.  Después, van a poder hacer sus propias búsquedas por cualquier cosa que les interesa.