Introduction to Computers for Windows, brings the novice
into the “Information Age” in a “low
impact” methodical format. Hardware, the keyboard,
terminology, and the Windows desktop are covered extensively.
Students learn to copy and paste, and cut and paste from
one program to the other. They will be able to recognize
and use the basic windows screen landmarks.
Microsoft Office and Internet. Students take the “next
step” in their favorite application such as Word,
Internet, or Excel. They will learn useful tools for preparing
successful reports and projects in other classes.
The students should know and understand these
regulations, for the Computer Lab:
Microsoft Word
Full of tips and tricks for the new user of Microsoft
Word, this class begins with basic document manipulation
such as movement within a document, editing and formatting
text, paragraph and document formatting, as well as applying
borders and shading. The curriculum also covers Spelling
and Grammar Checker, Thesaurus, and using Numbers and
Bullets. Students learn to set tabs, set headers and footers,
section breaks, and inserting dates and symbols. Students
learn to use Tables and how to create, edit, modify and
sort data in tables, as well as import Excel spreadsheets
into a document.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Covers all aspect of creating a PowerPoint presentation
with all the “bells and whistles”. This comprehensive
course allows students to develop and utilize their creativity
with an emphasis on content and clarity.
Microsoft Excel
Beginning with spreadsheet uses, and maneuvering within
the program, the instructor takes students through working
with ranges, planning and creating useful and powerful
formulas, and moving and copying data. Printing, page
formatting, number and text formatting, cell formatting
and auto format are all discussed and the students learn
to work with formulas for spreadsheet creation.
Microsoft Access
Students learn how to create, work within and edit the
design of tables. Field properties, searching, sorting
and filtering data will be covered. The basics of relationships,
simple queries, and creating basic forms and reports are
included in this full day class.
Microsoft Outlook
Learn about the latest in communication and scheduling!
Discover the email features available for sending, receiving
and viewing electronic mail. Save time with the special
“tricks and tips” features. Use the calendar
to set appointments, schedule events, plan meetings and
assign tasks and set those that recur with the click of
the mouse. Set and keep track of your customers and clients
through Contacts.
Internet Explorer
Students use Internet Explorer from Microsoft to surf
the ‘Net. Internet searches for specific information
in both indexes and directories will be stressed using
the most powerful Search Engines today. Learn to use Outlook
Express for Internet e-mail.
Microsoft Publisher
Publish a newsletter, flyer, and booklet and more using
advanced desktop publishing techniques. Students use pictures,
text, placeholders, scanned files, themes, and drawing
tools to complete the class.
