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Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education AGENDA Research, Training and Policy Education Los Angeles Metro

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Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education AGENDA Research, Training and Policy Education Los Angeles Metro

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    1. Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education AGENDA ? Research, Training and Policy Education ? Los Angeles Metropolitan Alliance ? Strategic Initiatives 2010 Grassroots Training Program

    2. Describe SCOPE’s mission & what we doDescribe SCOPE’s mission & what we do

    3. Today’s Topics: Introductions & Computer Room Computer Basics SCOPE Website & Other Useful Internet Sites Web Search SCOPE Online Fundraising Tools Computer Do’s & Don’ts Computer Room Use & Availability New & Upcoming Trainings Online Survey & E-mail Account Set-up (optional)

    4. SCOPE Computer Room Funded by a generous grant from California Works For Better Health. A resource to increase our earned income. A resource for our Grassroots Members and Leaders: Grassroots Training Program Computer Room Access

    5. A basic “desktop” computer… …or a portable “laptop”

    6. Some technical terms you need to know before we start: Download – The transmission /copy of a file from one computer system to another Upload – The transmission /copy of a file in the other direction Desktop – A computer designed to fit on top of a desk, typically with a monitor Laptop (Notebook) – A portable computer small enough that you can sit on your lap Computer Network – A group of 2 or more computer systems linked together Wireless Connection (Wi-Fi) – A type of network connection that doesn’t use wires Internet (Web) – A global network connecting millions of computers around the world Website (Webpage) – A site posted on the Internet which contains information Internet Address (URL) – The name of the website, also called “Web Address” User – An individual that uses a computer Username – Name used to gain access to a computer system Password – A secret series of character that enables a user to access a system Server – A computer or device on a network that manages network resources Workstation – The computer(s) connected to a network

    7. Computer Basics What can I access on the computer? Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel Internet Access

    8. A full-featured word-processing program

    9. Power Point 2007 A presentation graphics program with capabilities for text effects, sound, and animation

    10. Excel 2007 A spreadsheet application with data analysis and visualization tools

    12. SCOPE Website www.scopela.org

    13. City of Los Angeles www.lacity.org

    14. If you are looking for information but you don’t have a specific web site address, you can use key words The more specific your search, the more accurate is the results For example: you want to properly dispose of your old computer, but you don’t know were to take it Key Words: computer Best Key Words: computer recycle

    15. Software can be downloaded and installed for FREE Help SCOPE to raise money just by searching the web Keep informed about SCOPE news, upcoming events and meetings Get discounts buying on-line Protect your computer using our Pop-up Blocker Ask your coworkers, friends and family to do the same

    16. E-mail Account It is important to have an e-mail account because… You can stay connected with SCOPE You can stay updated with local & world news You can sign up for newsletters & internet services You can purchase things online It will make your life easier!!!

    17. Use common sense when accessing Web Sites (The server keeps a Log file of all the activities executed by the users) Avoid opening suspicious Web Sites and e-mail attachments (specially messages from senders that you don’t know!!!) If you have any technical difficulties regarding the equipment or software, please ask for assistance. Don’t try to fix it yourself Use your time wisely and try to learn as much as possible No printers available at this moment. So please bring your personal storage device, such as a flash drive or CD to save your work and take it with you Don’t save anything in the local computer for the next visit. Use the suggestion box to give us your feedback / suggestions on how we could make the computer room better and more useful DO’s and DON’Ts

    18. Computer Room Use Guidelines Computer room access is only for official members who have attend the Computer 101 training (membership card with sticker) Do put your cell phone on vibrate No food or drinks in the computer room Refrain from loud talking or loud music Be respectful of others when using the computer room Always sign in when using the computer room If there is a waiting list, limit your computer use to one hour only

    19. New & Upcoming Trainings… Word 2007 (Basic) PowerPoint 2007 (Basic) Excel 2007 (Basic) GIS: How to make maps Internet Research Methods Computer and Internet Security Tips

    20. Questions?

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