| Term | Computer and Related Technology Classes |
|---|---|
| Code | PL-7400.1500 |
| Definition | Programs that provide instruction for individuals of all ages who want to learn about or perfect their skills in operating, programming and/or utilizing computers and computer-related hardware for specific home and business applications including word processing, spreadsheet development, presentation development, database management, electronic publishing, image processing and Internet access. Included are introductory classes for people unfamiliar with computers and the Internet that help participants develop basic computer literacy skills and courses that focus on the knowledge and skills needed to use particular software applications or accomplish other computer-related tasks. Also included are programs that provide instruction in the use of related technology such as PDA’s and smartphones; and those that help participants understand and take full advantage of Internet tools broadly known as "social media" that enable people to create and share on the Internet content which may include text, images, video, audio and multimedia communications or other emerging applications that can be accessed via the computer. Classes may focus on publishing tools such as blogs, video logs (vlogs), photo sharing, podcasting (audio stories broadcast from the Web or downloaded to a computer or portable media players) or wikis (collaboratively edited Web pages); or introduce participants to social media in general. |
| Created | 3/10/92 |
| Changed | 4/27/10 |
| Use References |
Access Classes Accounting Software Classes Blackbaud Classes Blogging Classes Cell Phone Programming Classes Computer Classes Computer Education Computer Learning Centers Computer Literacy Programs Computer Skills Development Computer Training Excel Classes Internet Searching Classes Lotus Classes Microblogging Classes Microsoft Access Classes Microsoft PowerPoint Classes Microsoft Word Classes Mobile Phone Classes NonprofitBooks Classes Online Searching Classes PDA Classes Peach Tree Software Classes Personal Digital Assistant Classes Podcasting Classes PowerPoint Classes Presentation Software Classes Raiser's Edge Classes RSS Feed Classes Smartphone Classes Social Bookmarking Classes Social Networking Applications Classes Spreadsheet Software Classes Twitter Classes Web Searching Classes Wiki Classes Word Classes Word Perfect Classes Word Processing Software Classes |
| See Also References |
Computer Access Aids (LH-0600.1550) Computer and Information Sciences Research (TR-6500.1500) Computer Donation Programs (TI-1800.6500-150) Computer/Internet Services Volunteer Opportunities (PX-0400.1600) Computer Literacy Volunteer Opportunities (PX-2000.1600) Computer Repair (BM-7000.1500) Computers (TF-6300.6300-150) Computer User Groups (PS-8200.1450) Electronic Information Resources (TJ-1800) Personal Digital Assistant Donation Programs (TI-1800.5200-600) Personal Digital Assistants (BM-5050.6200) Software Selection/Development (TP-3350.8000) Typing Classes (PL-7400.8600) |
| External Classification Terms |
Adult Education (NTE B60) Arts, Culture and Recreation (AIRS AR-100) Computer Literacy (NPC B04.04) Informal Education for Self-Improvement/Self-Enrichment (UW 4.2.01.03) |
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| Facet | Service |
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