Self-Paced Learning

These interactive tutorials will help you practice the skills you learn in Computer Classes @ NYPL or explore other resources on your own!

Mouse Basics

How to hold, move, and click a mouse.

Mouserobics
Mousercise
Games for Mouse Practice
 

Keyboarding Basics

Learn the layout of the keyboard and practice typing.


TypeOnline
Nimble Fingers
Power Typing
About the Keyboard
 

Computer Basics

Learn about the different types of computers, the parts of the computer and how computers work.

BBC Absolute Beginners Guide to Computers

 

Internet Basics

Learn how to get connected, use a web browser, and navigate webpages.

GCF LearnFree Internet 101 Tutorial
Brooklyn Public Library Internet Tutorial

 

Microsoft Word

Teach yourself the features of Microsoft's word processing program.

Microsoft Office Online: Word 2003 Training Courses
GCF LearnFree Word 2003 Tutorial