Randolph Community College Archdale Sets Exploring Windows 8 Course to Begin Jan. 6

Randolph Community College’s Archdale Center is offering an Exploring Windows 8 course beginning Tuesday, Jan. 6. The class will meet from 9 a.m.—12 noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Jan. 29, at the Archdale Center. The cost is $72.

This is a basic course for students who have little or no experience in using a computer or the new Windows 8 software. The focus is on the following items: safely starting and shutting down a computer; using the mouse; opening, closing, minimizing, maximizing and moving windows; using different types of screen and ribbon menus; locating controls for sound; desktop appearance; setting the date and time; getting the most out of the Windows keyboard; ergonomics; purchasing a computer; hardware; software; how to copy and paste from one document to another; and creating simple documents in Microsoft Word.

The Archdale Center is located at 110 Park Drive, inside the city of Archdale’s Creekside Park. For more information or to register, contact the Archdale Center at 336-862-7980.