3. Course duration & Times 12 Week Course12 Week Course 1 hour per week1 hour per week TuesdaysTuesdays Lesson starts at 11 a.m.Lesson starts at 11 a.m.

4. Subjects Introduction to computers:Introduction to computers: –File management –Word Processing –Spreadsheets –Databases –Internet & Email –Reading and writing support

5. Benefits to you! Supportive and fun classroom environment.Supportive and fun classroom environment. To help you make new friends and discover new interests.To help you make new friends and discover new interests. To give you an understanding of what computers are used for in todays world.To give you an understanding of what computers are used for in todays world.

6. Word Processing Documents LettersLetters ReportsReports EssaysEssays MemosMemos

7. Typewriter OR Word processor 1950s

8. Noisy Click, click, Messy

9. The biggest obstacle using a typewriter for a professional was changing the typewriter ribbon When using a typewriter if a mistake was made you would have to type it again or use correcting fluid If an error is made when word processing the typist can move to the error and correct the mistake Typewriter OR Word processor

10. Add pictures Change text effects Spell check Delete text Move text around the page Save text electronically in a digital format Compared to a typewriter it is a lot easier to create a document using a word processor. Word processors have a lot more features…

11. Word processors are easier to use Typewriter OR Word processor

12. A Typical Computer setup Computer Monitor Hardware Keyboard Mouse Printers Hard drive Camera

13. Computer Software Computer softwarePrograms that operate the computer system Windows 7 Programs that we use on our computers Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access

14. Desktop Software Folders Windows Desktop Icons

15. Blank document – Microsoft Word 2010 Insertion point for text

16. Single Page Display

17. Multiply page display Multiply Page Display

18. File - Print Mouse click

19. File - close 1. File 2. Close

20. Closed File

21. Desktop Interface

22. We hope you enjoy the computer course ‘Introduction to Computers’