12:30 to 1:00 p.m. - Computer Basics:  How to Use a Computer  
1:00 to 1:30 p.m. - Internet Basics: How to Use the Internet - ITíS EASY!
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1:30 to 3:00 p.m. - How to Use the Internet in Your Job Search
If you are familiar with both computers and the Internet, register for 1:30.

Typing - The ability to type will help you to use the Internet. It's not necessary but will help.
                      You do need at least some understanding of the Keyboard

Keyboard
    letters and numbers

    Other keys
        space bar, enter (return), backspace (erase), shift (capitalize), Ctrl (control key), Caps Lock, Delete

Word Processing -

                                  Start   /     Programs   /     Accessories     /       Wordpad                                   Start   /     Programs   /     Accessories     /       Notepad Typing tutors: 1. RESOURCE ROOMS of Minnesota Workforce Centers

2. Typing tutors on the Internet

3. Typing tutors, part on the Internet, part download to your computer 4. Typing tutors to download to your computer 5. More:
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Computers and Windows 95 (98, 2000)


Free access to computers

the Mouse-impaired: Scrolling - Moving up and down on the computeer screen (and sometimes sideways)
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Dropdown menus
Tips and Tours for using computers. Use the Start Button in the bottom left corner of the screen. One simple thing on computers:
Copy and pasting - What is copying and pasting?
Copy and pasting  How to do it using the Edit Button in the dropdown menu or How to do it another way
Choose the words or "highlight" Edit   /   Select All 
Only to choose all the words
or Hold mouse button down while you drag the mouse across the words that you want to copy
How to Copy "Highlight" the words, then 
Edit / Copy
or "Highlight" the words, then "Control-C" or hold down Control-button (Ctrl) and C-button at same time
How to Paste Put mouse cursor where you want the words to go , then Edit / Paste or Put mouse cursor where you want the words to go, then "Control-V" or hold down Control-button (Ctrl) and V-button at same time
 
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Saving your work  


Training here at the Ramsey County Workforce Center

Help screens in almost every program will assist you.
 
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How to use the Internet 101

Internet or the Web (or www  -    the World Wide Web)

Browsers 

      "Browser" - What's the meaning of the term "browser"

      Parts of Browser
 
      Two Different Browsers from two different companies
        Internet Explorer (IE)
        Netscape (NS) (Communicator)

      Keeping your browser up to date

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Mouse and the Internet

Websites or Internet sites
        Simple:
        http://www.marineonstcroix.com/2ginothr/ginweb1.html

        More complex:
      http://www.webbyawards.com/

        More compliccated: Plug-ins        http://www.miramax1999.com/ciderhouse/index.html
        Some sites, like this one, require that you download a special program off the Internet in order to view.

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Navigation

    Links - the Power of the Internet
        Types of signals   - Pointing finger
            underline
            Navigation Bar
            Images                  or this

            BUTTON: 
 
 

    Back Button

   Forward button

   Web Addresses (Location - URL)

   Toolbars

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Bookmarks or Favorites - They do the same thing:
They save the addresses of websites you like or think you would like to return to.
                Bookmarks are in Netscape Navigator. Favorites are in Internet Explorer.

Dropdown menus

Print Button
 
 "Extensions" on names
.com  
.org  
.edu 
.net 
.gov 
.mil 
.htm  
.html 
commercial websites 
organization, many times nonprofit organization 
educational 
network - may provide several Internet services, such as Internet access 
U. S. government 
U. S. armed services 
a web page written in html  
a web page written in html 
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Search Engines and similar

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How to use the Internet 102

We found thoughtful and clear advice about learning to use the Internet at Help2Go.com. Below are some topics that site covers.

The Basics of the Internet from Help2Go.com

The Best of the Net Advice from Help2Go.com
Because there are so many possible websites, it's good to get advice about the best sites to use.
Just skip over the first link to Online Help for Car Buyers (unless you want to search for cars online).  
Other topics include: 
http://www.help2go.com/BestoftheNet/bestof.cfm
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Web Browsers Advice from Help2Go.com E-Mail & other Internet messages Advice from Help2Go.com                    Attach Files with Netscape Mail 4.x
                   Attach Files with Outlook Express
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Internet Job Search

JOB SEARCH MENU on the North St Paul Training Computers only
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the same JOB SEARCH MENU on the Internet:  http://www.marineonstcroix.com/job/job.htm

Internet Tools for Job Seeking

How to get info on an employer over the web
    Employerís own website
    Info about employer on another website

Search Engines

Free E-mail

"Job Scouts"

Maps

Job Fairs in Minnesota

Resumes: Post Resumes Online
 

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Listings of Job Openings

Local
Minnesota Websites that list Job Openings
Some employers who list MN jobs on websites
Govt. Job Listings in Minnesota
Computer-Related Jobs & Technical Jobs
Nonprofit Employers: Listings

Regional or Nationwide
Jobs in Specific Career Fields
Job Listings Outside Twin Cities
Job Listings Outside Minnesota
Most Effective Sites for Job Search
Long Lists of Job Websites, mostly nationwide
International Job Opportunities
 

Special Groups of People

Women and Work
Minorities and Work
Handicapped and Work
Recent College Grads & College Seniors
Senior Citizens
Military Personnel

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Planning, Organizing, Decision-Making v in your Job Search

Ways to Organize Your Job Search
Salaries & Trends
Career Exploration & Career Advice
 

Alternative Employment

Self-Employment
Home-Based Work & Telecommuting
Part-Time & Seasonal Work
Entry-level Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
 

Notes

"resume generator"
"resume builder"

Many websites list current job openings (they also may list jobs for which employers are no
longer taking applications)

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JOB SEARCH MENU on the North St Paul Training Computers only

the same JOB SEARCH MENU on the Internet:  http://www.marineonstcroix.com/job/job.htm