Owatonna Community Education

You already use Excel and can add, subtract, multiple and divide but there are so many more formulas that will help make your life better. We will cover IF, VLOOKUP, PROPER, WEEKDAY and so much more. If you have a spreadsheet that you are struggling with, bring it with and allow me to help you. This class will open you to new possibilities that Excel has to offer.

Unlock a world of creative possibilities with Canva, the ideal digital tool for beginners and novices! This class will teach you how to harness the power of Canva, the easiest design website available, all for free. You'll learn to create stunning designs from scratch or use templates with step-by-step guidance for any digital image you need. Whether it's online documents, business cards, email signatures, or more, you'll leave this class with the confidence and skills to use Canva effectively and creatively.

This engaging session will help you navigate the challenges of your child's digital world and provide helpful tools for your parenting toolbox. Learn practical strategies for social media/friendships, setting boundaries, ensuring online safety, and fostering healthy screen habits. Empower yourself with the tools to help raise a teen with a smart technology foundation they will use into Adulthood.

Unlock the full potential of Google Sheets and gain skills that will benefit you for a lifetime! Whether you're using it for work or personal projects, this comprehensive class will transform you from a novice into an expert. You'll master the essential functions of Google Sheets, including entering, organizing, refining, analyzing, and visualizing data. Join us to build a solid foundation in Google Sheets and enhance your productivity and data management capabilities!

Stay relevant and up to date by learning all about Venmo, the popular mobile payment service. In this class, you’ll discover how to securely pay friends and businesses, as well as receive money without the need for cash or checks. You’ll gain a confident understanding of setting up Venmo safely, avoiding unnecessary fees, and applying it in real-world scenarios for you and your family. You'll be able to discuss the topic among family, friends and have an understanding of the key terms used when you hear about VENMO in the news! Join us to master Venmo and handle mobile payments with ease and security.

Enhance the design of your spreadsheets with many of Excel's advanced features! This course covers automating repetitive tasks with macros, formatting controlled by conditions, validating your data, collaborating with others through workbook sharing, revision tracking, what-if analysis, worksheet auditing and merging workbooks. We will also take an extensive look at using multiple workbooks, importing and exporting data, consolidating data, and using Excel with the web. Students should bring questions and a flash drive. Class includes plenty of time for questions and hand-on practice and is geared to those who have working knowledge of this powerful spreadsheet software.

Learn the basics of today's most important word processing program. Use menus and toolbars, write a letter, check spelling, grammar, and adjust margins and tabs. It's a great first step to understanding Microsoft Office.

Overwhelmed with your digital photos everywhere? What about the boxes of printed photos and keepsakes of yours or your parents? In this hands-on educational class, you'll get started with 5 simple steps for your digital or printed photo, video, or keepsake overload. You'll receive handouts to take home, along with personalized strategies and instructions tailored to your specific situation - whether you're working with your computer, cloud storage, printed photos, slides, family videos, or memorabilia. No matter what season of life you are in, this class will empower you with knowledge about clouds, scanning printing and moving forward to peaceful memories that you can share and enjoy! Optional: bring a phone, laptop, iPad, or tablet with 5-10 photos on it.

This workshop is designed for marketers who are familiar with ChatGPT and want to learn how to effectively leverage its capabilities for marketing success. In this fast-paced, practical session, you'll discover the potential of ChatGPT and gain hands-on experience crafting effective prompts to generate compelling marketing content. We'll cover key prompting techniques and explore real-world examples across various marketing applications. Leave this session with actionable strategies and a toolkit of prompts you can immediately implement to enhance your marketing efforts.