Introductory Windows Workshops

We're currently offering one (or two, depending on how you count them!) Introductory Windows Workshops, with another workshop to be offered starting soon:

Introduction to Windows XP -- 3 hours

Windows Transition for Macintosh Users -- 3 hours
(the same workshop with special content added for Mac users)

Coming This Summer!
Introduction to Windows Vista -- 3 hours
Look for more details about our Windows Vista workshops in the coming months!

Introduction to Windows XP

Are you a new Windows user?
Or do you want to get more productive with Windows?
Or perhaps you're a Mac user making the transition to Windows?

These "hands-on" workshops present the basic features of your Windows computer, no matter which version of Windows you're using.  Although we'll be using Windows XP in this workshop, over 95% of the material covered will be equally applicable to other versions of windows, including Windows 2000.

You'll learn how to effectively use and work with the "desktop," documents, folders, and "shortcuts" (creating and using), as well as how to run and communicate between multiple programs and windows at once. Working with the "Network Neighborhood" and making full use of Windows Explorer for managing your files and folders will also be covered, as will be customizing your desktop and taskbar.  

This is an "accelerated" workshop, intended for users with some prior computer experience (e.g., some familiarity with using a word processor and a mouse).  

Special note to Macintosh Users moving to Windows

If your Macintosh is being replaced with a Windows machine, be sure to register using the special "Mac Transition" code below.  We'll point out the differences between Finder/Chooser and the Windows Explorer and Network Neighborhood, between aliases and shortcuts, as well as other keyboard, desktop, and naming differences.  You may still miss your Mac, but you'll soon be up to speed with Windows.

Introduction to Windows XP
(for users of Windows XP as well as Windows 2000)

Prerequisite: Some familiarity with PCs or Macs, use of a mouse, and very basic keyboarding skills
Instructor: Peter Kimble, Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE)
Hours: 3
UIUC CEU’s: 0.3
Fee: $64 (includes workbook)

This workshop is offered on an "as needed" basis.
Please contact us via our contact form, or call (217) 333-4161 for more information.
Note:  Introduction to Windows Vista workshops are coming this summer (2007).

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