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technology Making the Most of Your Android Tablet Looking (and working) a lot like super-sized smartphones, tablets are a great way to access the Internet, play games and communicate. Although they fit in your hands and are light enough to carry around, they can do a lot of the very same things your computer can do. Learn how to get the most out of your tablet. This hands-on class will show you functions you use on a daily basis and offer you the tools to learn more advanced tricks at your own pace. Designed specifically for new tablet users. Bring your Android tablet. Class fee: $25 one; $39 two. w  ay 19 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 1 Session M T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-1F68-S1 | Holcomb Microsoft Office Essentials Part 1-Word & Excel Begin your Microsoft Office training with Word and Excel. In Word, learn to enter, edit and manage text using font, paragraph and line spacing settings. Get organized by using bullet and number lists plus table features. Proof your documents with spell/grammar check, as well as insert pictures and art features to enhance your documents and text. In Excel, learn how to manage the Excel environment by creating projects such as budgets, reports, a checkbook register and address lists. Learn to edit and manage columns/rows, change text and number formats to make your projects look and function well. Create your own formulas, as well as use sum, average, count, min and max functions to create an auto-calc environment with your projects. Prerequisite: Computer Essentials 101 or strong equivalent. Class fee: $149. w  pr 30 - May 21 | 6:30-8:30 pm | 4 Sessions A Th | Blaine HS | AL077-1F04-S1 | Bakken QuickBooks QuickBooks can make your bookkeeping both manageable and efficient. In this introductory class, you will learn some of the great features of QuickBooks 2013 Pro. Get started on this easy-to-use, time-saving accounting software. Class is held in a computer lab using QuickBooks 2013 Pro. Prerequisite: Familiarity with Windows. Class held at Administrative Freedom in Ramsey (residential area). Class fee: $89. Build your skills with adult basic education classes Metro North ABE offers free classes for adults. Classes are offered days/evenings at various locations and are taught by professionals. • Learn English (ESL) • Earn a high school diploma • Prepare for the GED test • Study for United States Citizenship • Build basic skills in math, reading, and writing • Basic computer skills • Post-secondary prep • Work skill development Monday – Friday daytime and evening classes For more information call 763-783-4870 w  pr 14 - Apr 28 | 6:30-9 pm | 3 Sessions A T | Off Site | AL077-1F61-S1 | Holcomb www.discovercommunityed.com | 763-506-5766 | 2015 SPRING/SUMMER 7