Microcomputer Fundamentals Computer Class This class is designed
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Microcomputer Fundamentals Computer Class • This class is designed for first-time computer users. Over the next several weeks, we will discuss how computers work, review terminology, learn about Windows and File Management as well as gain first-hand experience using several software applications.
Week 1 – Introduction to Computers • Getting Started with a Computer – Reviewing all the components • Using the Mouse and Keyboard Introduction to Windows – Login procedures – why you login – Desktop area – Icons
Week 2 – File Management • • • What is File Management? My Computer Creating Folders Creating Files Saving Files in a Folder
Week 3 – Introduction to Software Applications Internet Email Word Processing Spreadsheet Presentation Database Internet Explorer Microsoft Outlook Hotmail Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Power. Point Microsoft Access
Week 3 – Internet and Email • Understanding Email and your ISP • Using Hotmail to send and receive Email messages • Browsing the Internet • Web browsers • Web searching
Week 4 – Microsoft Word • What is Word Processing – Different Uses • Typing text • Editing text • Formatting – Bullet points – Attributes (bold, italics, underline, etc. ) • Cut, Copy, and Paste • Spell Check • Print Preview
Week 5 – Microsoft Excel • • • What is a Spreadsheet Basic Spreadsheet terminology Understanding Columns and Rows Entering labels and values Writing formulas to add columns and rows – Using Auto. Sum
Week 6 – Microsoft Power. Point • What is ‘presentation software’ – Uses for Power. Point • • • Creating a presentation Adding different slide styles Adding a background Creating a slideshow Printing a presentation
Week 7 – Microsoft Access • What is a Database • We will create the following database objects: – Table – stores data – Form – used to enter data – Query – filters information in table – Report – analyzes data from either a query or table
Summary • Now that you have learned the basics and have first-hand experience using a personal computer, you may want to continue your computer learning experience by taking a Windows class. • After the Windows class, you will have the basic computing skills necessary to learn any software application.
