1. 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-had experience using several software applications. 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-had experience using several software applications.

2. Week 1 – Introduction to Computers Getting Started with a Computer Getting Started with a Computer –Reviewing all the components Using the Mouse and Keyboard Introduction to Windows Using the Mouse and Keyboard Introduction to Windows –Login procedures – why you login –Desktop area –Icons

3. Week 2 – File Management What is File Management? What is File Management? My Computer My Computer Creating Folders Creating Folders Creating Files Creating Files Saving Files in a Folder Saving Files in a Folder

4. Week 3 – Introduction to Software Applications InternetEmail Word Processing SpreadsheetPresentationDatabase Internet Explorer Microsoft Outlook Hotmail Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Access

5. Week 3 – Internet and Email Understanding Email and your ISP Understanding Email and your ISP Using Hotmail to send and receive Email messages Using Hotmail to send and receive Email messages Browsing the Internet Browsing the Internet Web browsers Web browsers Web searching Web searching

6. Week 4 – Microsoft Word What is Word Processing What is Word Processing –Different Uses Typing text Typing text Editing text Editing text Formatting Formatting –Bullet points –Attributes (bold, italics, underline, etc.) Cut, Copy, and Paste Cut, Copy, and Paste Spell Check Spell Check Print Preview Print Preview

7. Week 5 – Microsoft Excel What is a Spreadsheet What is a Spreadsheet Basic Spreadsheet terminology Basic Spreadsheet terminology Understanding Columns and Rows Understanding Columns and Rows Entering labels and values Entering labels and values Writing formulas to add columns and rows Writing formulas to add columns and rows –Using AutoSum

8. Week 6 – Microsoft PowerPoint What is ‘presentation software’ What is ‘presentation software’ –Uses for PowerPoint Creating a presentation Creating a presentation Adding different slide styles Adding different slide styles Adding a background Adding a background Creating a slideshow Creating a slideshow Printing a presentation Printing a presentation

9. Week 7 – Microsoft Access What is a Database What is a Database We will create the following database objects: 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

10. 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. 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. After the Windows class, you will have the basic computing skills necessary to learn any software application.