Special Series of Talks @ New York Public Library March 21st and 23rd
I’ll be presenting a mini-series of four lectures on computer-related topics at the centrally-located Mid-Manhattan Library March 21st and 23rd.
The first session, for the absolute beginner, will answer the questions: Why would I use a computer? What good would it do? How I can keep my identity – and my bank accounts – safe while online? What, how and why Google, Blogs and Facebook?
The first presentation in the series will be simultaneously translated into Spanish. It is described below for any Spanish speakers.
Desmitificar la computadora/Demystifying Computers – Monday, March 21, 2011, 10:30am-12:30PM
Abby Stokes, escritora y profesora de computación, aclarará los mitos de la computadora para principiantes, especialmente aquellos que nunca hayan tocado una. Ella responderá a preguntas tales como:
¿Por qué querría yo usar una computadora? ¿De qué me serviría? ¿Cómo puedo mantener mi identidad– y mis cuentas bancarias– seguras, estando en línea? ¿El qué, cómo y por qué de Google, Blogs y Facebook?
Encuentre la respuesta a estas preguntas y mucho más en esta presentación gratuita.
Presentación simultaneamente traducida al español.
Ubicación: Primer piso, Salón de programas.
What Can I Do Besides Send E-Mail? – Monday, March 21, 2011, 2:30-4:30PM
In my second lecture, we will go “beyond the basics” of computer demystifying and will discuss e-mail attachments, netiquette, and how to get–and stay–organized online.
How to Safely Surf the Internet and Find (Almost) Anything – Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 10:30 am-12:30PM
This lecture will cover how to get the most out of your searches online; safety, shopping and banking; and I’ll recommend websites for travel, health, finance, and more.
Social Networking–What the Heck are Facebook, Twitter, and Blogging??? – Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 2:30-4:30PM
This, the final lecture, will explain what everyone’s talking about when they bring up Facebook, Twitter, and blogs. I’ll also share how you can enjoy the benefits of social media without risking the loss of your privacy.
These programs will take place in the first floor program room at 455 Fifth Avenue between 39th and 40th Streets.
I hope to see you there or that you’ll pass the word onto anyone who might be interested.
