1. Computer Basics Course Objectives To give you confidence in dealing with the computer and a desire to tame the beast.  We will use the classroom computers and Microsoft Windows or your personal Laptop if you wish  We will cover the objectives that follow and others requested by you How to interface with the computer - mouse operations and keyboard short cuts. What and how to use save, save as, export, import, print, print preview, find, replace, copy, cut, paste, paste special, select all, drag and drop. Where did my work window go?

2. Computer Basics Course Objectives ( continued ) Explore the makeup of a standard computer Hardware components required and optional Windows Operating System described Folders, Files and Windows Explorer My Documents as the starting point Hardware Management Drivers and Firmware Application Software Shared software know as DLLs Windows Updates Basic application requirements and cost comparison with Open System Software

3. Computer Basics Course Objectives ( continued ) Learn how to boot up classroom computers in Windows Understand the boot process Understand the desktop and menu system Learn how to customize the desktop Add icons to the desktop and quick launch bar Change the background Customize the look of the desktop and windows Browse the file system Understand file extensions and how they work Learn how to change the file extension/application association Understand compressed files

4. Computer Basics Course Objectives ( continued ) Understand the Internet Cloud and access its applications Web Browsers Cookies Java Scripting Encryption and secure website PDF, HTML and DJVU documents What happens when a URL is address is requested Email – the difference between client and Web based Calendars – Web based allows viewing by friends/family Shopping on-line and the associated security IM & VoIP – How to stay in touch with friends and family Downloads and free computer scans – Avoid the scan Cloud Storage and sharing

5. Computer Basics Course Objectives ( continued ) Learn how to use the power of:  Word Processor Formal letter Form letter with data fields and Templates Flyer and Newsletter  Spread Sheet Financial calculations Result charting/graphing  Presentation Simple Complex with animation

8. Course Outline/Schedule Course Objectives ( continued ) Explore Word Processing basic formatting For: Class Exercise – Format Formal Letter Understand form fields and templates PageCharacter ParagraphStyles BulletsColumns TablesText Boxes FramesGraphics

9. Course Outline/Schedule Course Objectives ( continued ) Word Processing Class Exercise – Form letter with data fields Class Exercise – Create Document with Tables Class Exercise – Create Flyer

13. Course Outline/Schedule Course Objectives ( continued ) More Word Processing Class Exercise – Create Newsletter Class Exercise – Create PDF

15. Course Outline/Schedule Introduce Spreadsheets Understand Spreadsheet concepts Class Exercise – Create Payment Calculator Class Exercise – Create Sales Chart CellsRows ColumnsReference FormattingCharts FormulasFunctions Data TableMacros

19. Course Outline/Schedule Understand Presentation Application Class Exercise – ABC Widget Sales Results Demonstrate complex animation Master Slide Normal Slide Outline viewNotes HandoutLayouts TransitionText Animation Slide AnimationComplex Animation