Computer and Information Systems Communication, Incorporating Microsoft Office Suite (1): Computer Concepts, Windows and Microsoft Office Application

Course Contents, Concepts and Issues

Different Parts of Computer

• Input Devices
• Processor
• Output Devices
• Memory
• Disks and Storage
• Disks and Storage

How Computers Work

Operating System and Desktop

• What is an Operating System
• Logging On
• Desktop Overview
• The Windows 7, XP, and Vista Desktops
• The Taskbar
• The Start Menu
• How to Boot Up
• How to Shut Down

Using Windows Within an Operating System

• Window Overview
• Parts of the window
• Activating Windows
• Moving a Window
• Resize Using the Border
• Maximize a Window
• Restore a Window
• Minimize a Window
• Scrolling
• Closing a Window

Icons

• Icon Overview
• Program Icons
• File Icons
• Folder Icons
• Shortcut Icons
• Special Icons
• My Computer Icon
• Recycle Bin Icon
• Hard Drive Icon
• USB Flash Drive Icon
• Other Removable Disk Icons
• Compact Disk Icon

Menus

• Using Menus
• Save / Save As Menu
• Open Document Menu
• Shortcut Menu

File Management

• Hierarchical File System Overview
• Understanding Drive Letters
• File Structure Views
• Navigation
• Finding a File or Folder
• Moving Files
• Copying Files or Folders
• Naming Files or Folders
• Deleting Files or Folders
• Creating Folders

Customizing Windows 7, Vista, or XP

• User Accounts
• Customizing the Start Menu
• Add/Remove Shortcuts from Start Menu
• Creating Shortcuts on the Desktop
• Changing Your Account Picture
• Customizing Your Display Properties
• Changing Your Display Resolution

Maintenance and Help

• Exiting Stalled Programs
• Restarting Your Computer
• System Restore
• System Information
• Getting Help

World Wide Web and Internet Communication

WWW and Internet Communication

• What is the internet?
• What is the WWW?
• How do I get connected?
• How does the Internet work?

Online Safety

• Why is my computer not secure?
• What is a virus?
• What is a worm?
• What is a Trojan Horse?
• How do I protect my computer from viruses?
• What is Phishing?
• What is a Hoax?
• What are Adware and Spyware?
• How does it get onto your computer?

Surfing the WWW

• Technology Policy: Introduction
• Technology Policy: Responsibilities
• Information Policy: Privacy Policy
• Information Policy: Copyright Policy
• Prohibited Uses and Sanctions

Using EdShare

• How do I navigate the WWW?
• Search Engines
• Search Tips
• Using Plug-ins

Web Browsers

• Parts of the Web Browser
• Navigating through the WWW
• Retracing your steps in the Web Browser
• Using the History List
• Opening a Second Browser Window and Tab
• Creating Favorites
• Reorganizing Favorites
• Viewing your Favorites
• Deleting Favorites
• Adding a New Favorites Folder
• Using Web Browser Options
• Specifying a Home Page
• Exiting the Web Browser

Email

• Email Overview
• Parts of an Email Address
• Parts of an Email Message
• Sending and Receiving Mail
• Mailing an Attachment
• Client-based vs. Web-based Email

Introduction to Word Processing

Introduction to Word Processing

• Screen Elements Overview
• Display and Hide Toolbars
• Display and Hide the Ribbon
• Page Views
• Opening a New Document
• Opening an Existing Document
• Saving a New Document
• Saving an Existing Document
• Moving Around Within a Document

Formatting Text

• Selecting Text Overview
• Formatting Text
• Font
• Paragraph Formatting
• Justification
• Indenting
• Using Toolbar Buttons to Indent
• Changing Line Spacing
• Using the Paragraph Dialog Box
• Cut, Copy, and Paste

Formatting a Page

• Changing Margins Using Page Setup
• Displaying Hidden Codes
• Inserting a Page Break
• Adding Page Numbers
• Headers and Footers
• Creating Footnotes and Endnotes
• Deleting Footnotes and Endnotes

Proofing

• Using the Spell Checker
• Using the Grammar Checker
• Automatic Spelling and Grammar Check

Printing

• Using Print Preview
• Printing

Introduction to Spreadsheets

Introduction to Spreadsheets

• Screen Elements Overview
• Open a New Spreadsheet
• Open an Existing Workbook
• Moving Around Within a Workbook
• Sheet Tabs
• Moving Sheets Around
• Saving a New Workbook
• Saving an Existing File
• Closing the Workbook
• Entering Data
• Working with Cells
• Entering Data
• Section 5 - Filling Data
• Inserting a Row or a Column
• Deleting a Row or a Column
• Selecting Information
• Cut, Copy, and Paste

Formulas

Formatting Cells

• Formatting Numbers
• Formatting Text
• Changing Column/Row Width
• Multiple Lines of Text in a Cell
• Aligning Cell Contents
• Merge and Center
• Borders
• Format Painter

Formatting a Page

• Page Formatting
• Changing the Page Orientation
• Scaling
• Setting Margins
• Centering the Print Area on a Page
• Headers and Footers
• The Sheet Tab
• Repeating Rows and Columns

Creating Charts

• Types of Charts
• Creating a Chart
• Selecting a Different Chart Type
• Editing a Chart Type
• Editing Chart Text
• Moving and Resizing a Chart

Printing

• Printing the Spreadsheet
• Printing a Chart
• Using Print Area

Introduction to Multimedia Presentations

PowerPoint Introduction

• Screen Elements
• New Presentation from a Blank Presentation
• New Presentation from Design Template
• Saving a Presentation and Open an Existing Presentation
• Master Slides

PowerPoint Views

• Normal View
• Slide Sorter View
• Slide Show View
• Navigate in Presentation Mode

Working with Slides

• Adding Text
• Format Text in Placeholder
• Changing the Background Color
• Adding and Deleting New Slides
• Changing Slide Layout
• Using Images

PowerPoint Extras

• Adding Animations
• Adding Transitions
• Hyperlinks
• Action Buttons
• Print Options

Play Options

• Hiding Slides
• Ending with a Blank Slide
• Viewing at Kiosk
• Loop the Slide Show

Tips on Your PowerPoint Presentation

• Background Design
• Images
• Animation
• Sound
• Animations and Transitions
• Text
• Presentation Tips

Media Services

• Services
• Using a Laptop in a Multimedia Classroom
• Technology Classroom Concerns
• Practicing your Presentation