I know you’re reading this on a computer, smartphone or tablet, but ask yourself, how computer literate am I?
Computer literacy is a set of skills that no woman should be without. Being computer literate can be the gateway to self-sufficiency and career advancement! When you understand the basics of computers you can:
- Advance your career by taking on new responsibilities or qualifying for a higher-paying job
- Explain what is happening when something goes wrong
- Fix computer issues yourself, saving time and money
- Know what you do and don’t need when buying electronics, and when something is worth your money
- Feeling confident in your abilities when new technology is introduced to you
Knowledge breeds more knowledge! When you know a little, you know enough to learn more. If you are not confident with computers yet, you soon can be!
- Seek out local resources: Fresh Start offers computer classes in Computer/Internet Basics, Word, Excel and PowerPoint…with more to come! Many libraries and community colleges do as well.
- Online Tutorials: The internet is full of free tutorials to teach you anything and everything you want to know. Many channels on Youtube are devoted to teaching you specific software or guiding you how to fix problems. Most software companies wll have free tutorials on thier websites. Office.com has tutorials on all office products.
- Friends and Family: The best resource might be all around you! Most people have thier go-to “tech person” who sets up thier computer or stays on the phone to guide you through a problem. Set up some time with them to teach you some basics, you’ll oth be glad they did.
REMEMBER,everything new is confusing the first time we do it, but with practice, will become a useful skill!
Mideival Helpdesk (This silly video illustrates this beautifully)
If you’re looking to improve your skills, please check out our computer class offerings. If ou can’t make it, we also hve tech coaches in the library who will give you free tutoring. Call 602-261-7168 for an appointment.
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