SFCC offers three computer classes in April

SEDALIA—State Fair Community College will offer three hands-on computer classes in April.

“You’ve Got Mail: E-Mail Basics” will teach participants how to send and respond to e-mail, attach photos and documents, organize e-mail storage, create address books and more. Basic computer skills are needed. At the end of class members should know how to keep in touch with family and friends and communicate effectively electronically.

The class will meet from 6-9 p.m. April 5 in Room 200 of the Fielding Technical Center Room 200. Cost is $29.

“Internet Safety: Surf Safely” will teach participants how to protect their computers, their information and themselves online. Topics include firewalls, virus protection, secure passwords, pop ups, warnings, phishing, imposters, and secure networks. Participants also will learn how to find useful information on the Web.

The class will meet from 6-9 p.m. April 12 in Room 200 of the Fielding Technical Center Room 200. Cost is $29.

“Computer Tips and Tricks” will help intermediate-level computer users brush up on rusty skills and improve computer literacy in a non-threatening, friendly environment. Topics include how to perform the most common functions in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, the most-used office tools. The class also will cover scanning, burning CDs, Internet use and downloading, PDFs, mp3s, jpgs, and wavs.

The class will meet from 6-9 p.m. Thursdays for four weeks, beginning April 19 in Room 200 of the Fielding Technical Center Room 200. Cost is $89.

Instructor for all three courses is Vern Haynes III.