Camp Wired Computer Programming

The Computer Lab is on the 2nd floor. The Medina Room is on the 3rd floor. All classes 9:30am -11:00am. If you have a USB Flash drive bring it

when class is in the Computer Lab. (optional) Also bring a headset or earphones when in the computer lab if you have them.

Classes are taught using the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and Microsoft Office 2010 software. 

March 5– (Medina Room) – How to safely buy and Sell online - Looking to buy a new television or sell your old couch? Have a hobby and looking for an outlet to sell your handmade items? Learn how to use websites like Craigslist, Etsy and eBay to buy and sell things online. Presentation and discussion

March 12 - (Computer Lab) – State of Ohio WebQuest (Part 1) - Research and locate information about all things related to Ohio. We will be using a Web Browser and Microsoft Word for this activity. You can work individually or with a partner. This class is a 2-part class due to the amount of work we will be working on. Bring a USB Flash drive if you have one. This class will be using your findings in 2 weeks to continue this activity. Class activity

March 19 - (Medina Room) – Keeping up with Google – We will introduce you to the latest Google tools and tricks that will make you more productive, taller, and better looking.  Or not. Seriously, though, in this class presentation we’ll attempt the impossible: We’re going to try to catch up with all of—or at least most of—Google’s latest inventions. Presentation and discussion

March 26 – (Computer Lab) – State of Ohio WebQuest (Part 2) – We will continue this hands-on activity and go over our findings. Class activity

April 2 - (Medina Room) – Backing up your computer - Have you ever lost a digital photo, music mp3 or important document after thinking it was safely saved to your computer? Come learn how to back up your important data and never lose a file again! Presentation and discussion

April 9 – (Computer Lab) – YouTube 101 - Did you know that YouTube can do more than just play a single video at a time?  Come learn about channels, subscriptions, playlists and more! Short Presentation and class activity

April 16 - (Medina Room) – Spring Cleaning your Computer -Happiness is a clean computer! You will learn how to properly care for your desktop or laptop computer to ensure optimal performance through the routine maintenance necessary to keep your computer running smoothly. You will also learn about some utilities that can accomplish these tasks for you. Presentation and discussion

Camp Wired March/April/May 2015 schedule

April 23 - (Computer Lab) –Interactive Online raining using gcfllearnfree.org - We will all use this website and peruse thru the interactive lessons to give you the opportunity to experience what interactive training is all about. These tutorials are available when you are, on your schedule. You can view one lesson or an entire tutorial. And you don't have to create an account or sign in; you can start learning immediately. If you need a quick answer, click on the relevant tutorial, view the applicable lesson, and then go on with your day. Class Activity

April 30 - (Medina Room) – Exploring Windows 7 / Windows 8/8.1- We will have a Windows 7, Windows 8 & a Windows 8.1 system available. Assistance will be available for any Windows based questions. We will discuss performance improvements and review the major features of each Operating system. Bring your questions to class and your laptops if you have them. Presentation and Discussion

May 7 - (Computer Lab) - Keyboard Shortcuts - There’s a secret language on your computer that is built on two words: keyboard shortcuts. Not only do keyboard shortcuts save on time, but they’re also your lifeline in keeping your computer running when your mouse goes down and they save your hand from the repetitive strain of constant clicking. Besides, technology is going wireless anyway, so why can’t your computer be free from the mouse? Handouts given and Class Activity

May 14 - (Medina Room) – Intro to Microsoft Office Suite & a Look at FREE Alternatives – Learn what the various Microsoft Office programs can do for you. A look at PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Access, One Note. Comparison with the FREE versions of Office Suites: Libre Office and OpenOffice. Presentation and Discussion

May 21 - (Computer Lab) – Microsoft Word 2010 for Beginners - Learn various editing features that allow you to effectively revise documents. Practice preparing files using Word’s document templates to begin documents. Make your document stand out! Explore the different ways to change how text looks. Class Activity

May 28 - (Medina Room) - Picasa - A look at FREE Picasa software. Picasa is a photo editing application from Google. Learn how to organize, edit, and share photos and more. Presentation and Discussion

Camp Wired March/April/May 2015 schedule