This Course moves the participant from
Beginner to Basic User by teaching only the fundamentals
that are necessary to go from little or no knowledge of
computer operating to enable further practice in the movements
of basic Windows 98/XP, basic Letter Writing, basic Email
and basic Internet Browsing. Since participants are assumed
to be true beginners, the course concentrates on just the
necessary material that a beginner can reasonable absorb
in 15 class hours spread over a five week period. Home study
and practice is expected thereby achieving success through
repetition, text usage and keyword memory techniques.
This course is suitable for anyone who
has a new computer, who is contemplating the purchase of
a computer or who desires a refresher on the fundamentals
of operating a computer.
Five formal 2 and 1/2 hour classes plus
five informal Q & A sessions are conducted utilizing
key chapters in the provided text entitled:
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"Teach Yourself Windows Visually"
- Marin Graphics
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This text also provides
supplemental information for later home study enabling the
participant to expand and learn more in various non-critical
areas. Ample time is provided for questions which are strongly
encouraged.
Additionally, hardware purchase guidelines
are discussed plus an optional Q & A post class review
session is offered.
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Overview
of Each Text Chapter
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Windows basics, start up,
shut down, understanding the concept of desktop/laptop computers,
use of the mouse/keyboard/disks. manipulation of the windows,
locating programs and other get started items.
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Documents, text, composing,
editing, storing files, basic letter writing and identification
and use of the various menu and tool bars.
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Supplemental - Create Pictures/Paint
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Contents of the computer,
using Windows Explorer.
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Files, folders, recycle
bin, printing, finding files, shortcuts.
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Customize, Task bar, control
panel settings, start programs, start menu.
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Supplemtal - Music &
Video
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Supplemental - Create Movies
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Supplemental - Sharing Computers
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Storage devised, Floppy
Disks, CD/RW disks, Stick Memories& Hard Drive, Maintenance
& Schedules.
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Supplemental - Networking
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Introduction to the Internet,
Internet Explorer, the World Wide Web, Search Engines, etc.
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Email, Outlook Express,
Internet Service Providers, Connections.
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Supplemental - Instant Messaging
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| Understanding the vital nature
of the use of the Index with keywords, use of the Help system
and practical items for assisting the participant when things
do not go as expected. |
