Monday, August 25, 2008

Free Computer Skills Training Website

http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computer/
This is an excellent Website for developing basic computer skills, with a self-paced learning program. All you need is an Internet connection. There are also excellent sections on Career Development and Workplace Development (things such as preparing for a job, resumes and cover letters etc.).

http://peds2.med.miami.edu/mailman/basic.htm This site also has some good basic PC use information, including terminology.

From the Aurora CO Library Website: (Click on the highlighted words to get links) : http://www.auroralibrary.org/screens/research/topic_guides/computer.html

Great Websites - Computer Basics
Computer Basics - Information
Free Basic Windows Tutorials
NetLingo - Defines terms, explains phrases.
Yahoo! Free Email Account

Great Websites - Keyboarding/Typing Practice
All Touch Typing Tutors - Links to sites (some require registration).
Free Online Typing Course - Requires registration.
Free Touch Typing - No registration.
Learn Keyboarding/Typing
Mr Kent's Typing Tutor
Nimble Fingers
Type Online

Great Websites - Keyboarding/Typing Games
Qwerty Warriors

Great Websites - Using a Mouse
Mouserobics
New User Tutorial - Explains computer basics.

Great Websites - About the Web
Learn to Use Internet Explorer
Good Sites for Surfing the Web