Classes being offered to improve your computer skills

INA, Ill. – Community and Corporate Education is offering a slate of classes to help you get versed in some of the finer points of the computer. From just learning the basics of the internet and email to the foundations of understanding social media all the way to mastering the Linux operating system, there’s something new and interesting to learn in the electronic world.

Offerings kick off with All About Pinterest, a class designed to get you started on the social network. Pinterest allows you to collect and share ideas that you find online. In this class we will take you through the basics of how to sign up and then show you how to pin, how to create boards and find your way around the world of Pinterest. The class will cost $10 and meets from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 2 at the RLC MarketPlace, Room 338, in Mt. Vernon.

Participants in the Linux for Home User class will be able to personalize and take home their own computer (excluding the monitor), all thanks to local donations. In this class, instructor James Featherstone will show attendees how to use the Linux Mint operating system, which includes all the basic programs necessary to surf the web, send emails, create documents, produce presentations, and more. Linux also allows free downloads of applications, giving attendees limitless options for personalizing their own machine as well as. The class costs $50 and will meet from 5-9 p.m. Friday, October 26 at the Advanced Technology Center, Room 178, on the Ina campus.

Social Media Basics is a great place to start for those looking to dive into the world of social media. Whether you’re new to social media or just looking to close a few knowledge gaps, we’re here to help! Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram are just a few of the social media sites we will discuss. The class will cost $10 and meets from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 4 at the RLC MarketPlace, Room 338, in Mt. Vernon.

Internet & Email Basics will get participants started on the internet with help from instructor Liz Jennings. Participants will learn about different browsers, links, and web addresses, plus each person will obtain an email address, and learn to check email, attach photos, and more. The class costs $10 and meets from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 at the RLC MarketPlace, Room 338, in Mt. Vernon.

To register or learn more about the electronic classes, contact RLC’s Community and Corporate Education Division at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1714.