Vancouver Public Library

Take control of your personal information and confidently manage your Facebook account. Learners will explore and manage settings, including privacy, tagging, and blocking. This class is for learners with an active Facebook account. Basic ability to use a keyboard and mouse is required.
 
ZIP file contains:

• Lesson plan
• PowerPoint
• Handout

 
This is part of VPL's Social Media Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Social Media Essentials: Let's Talk About Social Media
2. Social Media Essentials: Getting Started with Facebook
3. Social Media Essentials: Get to Know Your Facebook Privacy Settings
4. Social Media Essentials: Getting Started with LinkedIn
5. Social Media Essentials: Let's Talk About Participating Online

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials

Want to stay connected with friends and family on Facebook? Learners will create an account, practice posting updates, send messages and adjust basic profile settings. This is an introductory class for those new to Facebook. Basic ability to use a keyboard and mouse is required.
 
ZIP file contains:

• Lesson plan
• PowerPoint
• Handout

 
This is part of VPL's Social Media Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Social Media Essentials: Let's Talk About Social Media
2. Social Media Essentials: Getting Started with Facebook
3. Social Media Essentials: Get to Know Your Facebook Privacy Settings
4. Social Media Essentials: Getting Started with LinkedIn
5. Social Media Essentials: Let's Talk About Participating Online

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials

Learn the difference between Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other popular platforms in this introductory social media class. Learn how to choose the right social media platform for your needs while you stay safe online. This is an introductory class. No experience necessary.
 
ZIP file contains:

• Lesson plan
• PowerPoint
• Handout

 
This is part of VPL's Social Media Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Social Media Essentials: Let's Talk About Social Media
2. Social Media Essentials: Getting Started with Facebook
3. Social Media Essentials: Get to Know Your Facebook Privacy Settings
4. Social Media Essentials: Getting Started with LinkedIn
5. Social Media Essentials: Let's Talk About Participating Online

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials

Learn about steps you can take to stay safe and private online. Explore issues affecting everyone who uses the internet such as metadata collection, corporate surveillance, and why it's important to create a strong password. This is a discussion-based session. Hands-on practice is not included.
 
This is part of VPL's Computer Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Internet Essentials: Get to Know the Internet
2. Internet Essentials: Get the Most Out of Internet Searching
3. Internet Essentials: Let's Talk About Online Privacy

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials

Get the most out of Google, Bing and more in this hands-on class for beginners. Learn how to search the internet effectively, how to assess your search results, and how to spot fake news. This is an introductory class. Basic ability to use a keyboard and mouse is recommended.
 
This is part of VPL's Computer Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Internet Essentials: Get to Know the Internet
2. Internet Essentials: Get the Most Out of Internet Searching
3. Internet Essentials: Let's Talk About Online Privacy

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials

Learn what the Internet is and how to navigate it. Explore websites, browsers (like Firefox and Internet Explorer) and become familiar with VPL's online resources. This is an introductory class. Basic ability to use a keyboard and mouse is recommended.

This is part of VPL's Computer Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Internet Essentials: Get to Know the Internet
2. Internet Essentials: Get the Most Out of Internet Searching
3. Internet Essentials: Let's Talk About Online Privacy

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials

Learn the basic principles of file management: identify file types; distinguish files from folders; identify file storage methods; change or create folders; copy files and folders from one location to another. This class is for those looking to organize, save, and transfer digital documents. Basic ability to use a computer, including the mouse, is required.
Contents:

• Lesson plan
• PowerPoint
• Handout

 
This is part of VPL's Computer Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Computer Essentials: Get to Know Your Computer
2. Computer Essentials: Use the Mouse and Keyboard
3. Computer Essentials: Create and Format Documents
4. Computer Essentials: Get to Know File Management

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials

Learn the tools to create basic documents, including creating, formatting, editing and transferring. This class is ideal for those looking to develop the skills in software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Drive and others. Basic ability to use a computer, including the mouse, is required.
 
ZIP file contains:

• Lesson plan
• PowerPoint
• Handout
• Practice Letter

 
This is part of VPL's Computer Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Computer Essentials: Get to Know Your Computer
2. Computer Essentials: Use the Mouse and Keyboard
3. Computer Essentials: Create and Format Documents
4. Computer Essentials: Let's Talk About File Management

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials

A hands-on interactive introduction to using the mouse and keyboard. This is an introductory class for beginners who want to practice and improve their skills. No previous experience using computers is required.
 
ZIP file contains:

• Lesson plan
• PowerPoint
• Handout

 
This is part of VPL's Computer Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Computer Essentials: Get to Know Your Computer
2. Computer Essentials: Use the Mouse and Keyboard
3. Computer Essentials: Create and Format Documents
4. Computer Essentials: Let's Talk About File Management

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials

A basic hands-on introduction. Get to know the main parts of a computer (inside and out), and learn about how computers connect to the Internet. This is an introductory class for beginners and we are working with an inactive computer; no previous experience using computers is required.
 
ZIP file contains:

• Lesson plan
• PowerPoint
• Handout
• Instructor Materials Checklist (NOTE: this class requires a set of inactive computer parts for learners to see and touch. This checklist details the materials that we use at VPL - you can modify based on the computer parts you have access to).

 
This is part of VPL's Computer Essentials series. The recommended order is:

1. Computer Essentials: Get to Know Your Computer
2. Computer Essentials: Use the Mouse and Keyboard
3. Computer Essentials: Create and Format Documents
4. Computer Essentials: Let's Talk About File Management

 
Learn more at vpl.ca/program/digital-essentials