Computer / Math Classes for English Language Learners
Computer Basics 1 Location : Harvard Street Campus Time : AM & EVE
This course helps students learn basic computer skills including introductions to hardware , software , the internet , and mobile devices . Students learn how to use email , how to search the internet , how to be safe online , and the basics of software applications including documents , spreadsheets , and presentation slides . Mobile devices like smartphones are also explored . Students earn Northstar Digital Literacy certifications in Computer Basics , Internet , and Email . Students also work toward increased typing speeds . Requirements :
Eligible for ESL 5 or Higher
Computer Basics 2 Location : Harvard Street Campus Time : AM & EVE
This class is the next level after Computer Basics 1 . Students earn Northstar Digital Literacy certifications in Windows Operating System , Social Media , Digital Footprint , MS Word , MS Excel , and MS Powerpoint . Students will expand their information literacy skills through navigating websites and evaluating information credibility and reliability . Career skills , such as building resumes and cover letters , are practiced via the Microsoft applications . Students also work toward increased typing speeds . Requirements : Eligible for ESL 5 or Higher Pass a Computer Literacy test with 70 % or Higher
IC3 ( Internet Core Competency Certification ) Location : Sonia Gutierrez Campus Time : AM & EVE
The IC3 ( Internet Core Competency ) Digital Literacy certification is a five-month program that provides basic computer literacy concepts , including operating systems , networks , impact of the Internet in Society , hardware , and MS applications such as Word , Excel , PowerPoint & Access . The IC3 Digital Literacy certification is the world ’ s first certification program for digital literacy
Requirements : Eligible for ESL 8 Successful completion of Computer Basics 2 , or 70 % or higher on NorthStar Word Test and at least 20 WPM on typing test
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