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Learn Online

  
thecomputerschool.net  
  

Sunshine Coast Libraries invites you to learn more about using your computer with a service called thecomputerschool.net.

Thecomputerschool.net is a website offering specialised easy to follow online computer tutorials in a number of software applications. As a member of Sunshine Coast Libraries you are able to access this fantastic site!

Here is a sample of some of the tutorials available:

  • Getting started with Windows Vista
  • Personalising the Windows Vista desktop
  • Microsoft Word 2007
  • Microsoft Publisher 2007

Enter thecomputerschool.net and enter your Sunshine Coast Libraries membership number at the password prompt. If your membership number does not begin with a '3' please visit your local Sunshine Coast Library to update to a new library card. 

 thecomputerschool.net

  
Webster's eLearning  
  

Utilising the latest technologies, Webster's delivers online simulated interactive training activities that require no plug-ins or special software. Webster's includes step-by-step interactive lessons for every level of computer literacy.

Enter Webster's eLearning and enter your Sunshine Coast Libraries membership number and the password "mchylib". 

If you get the message "Licence limit for this password has been exceeded" when logging in, it means that the limit for concurrent users has been reached. Please try again later. When you do log in, please make sure that you log off when you are finished to make space for other users.

Webster's eLearning
  
Mousing Around 
  
Designed to help people who have never used a mouse before. For those of you who have never used, or are unsure of how to use, a computer mouse, try this tutorial first! In this tutorial, you will learn how to hold a mouse, the basics of moving and clicking while using the scroll bar, inserting typed words, using drop-down menus, double-clicking, dragging, and closing a computer file. The tutorial also includes further exercises to refine your skills once you've mastered the basics.Mousing around
  
Type Online 
  

Want to learn how to type? Type Online offer a structured touch typing course for motivated individuals looking to develop their keyboard skills.

typeonline.co.uk

  
Calgary Library tutorials   
  

Basic lessons for people learning how to use the Internet. There is a narrated soundtrack for learning by listening as well as text balloons to read. Relax, sit back and watch or listen to these gently paced lessons using the Internet.

The tutorials have been created using Macromedia Flash software, so you will need the free Macromedia Flash Player to view the tutorials.

Calgary Public Library



Last Updated 27-Mar-09