Introduction to Computers
Be familiar with basic components of a computer.
Know the parts of the Windows operating environment.
Be comfortable with simple navigation through the environment.
Be aware of the file structure of the Windows environment.
Be less apprehensive about using a computer.
The Computer
The Floppy Diskette
The Monitor
The CD-ROM
The Keyboard
Peripherals
The Mouse
Computer Terminology
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Understand the basic tools of Word.
Practice their new skills, including selecting, modifying text,
cutting and pasting, opening, and saving a document.
Understand there are multiple ways of completing a
particular task in Word.
Starting Microsoft Word
Viewing the Toolbars
Creating a New Document
Formatting Text
Inserting a Table
Inserting a Picture
Inserting Page Numbers and Date/Time
Spell Checking Your Document
Introduction to the Internet
Receive introduction to Internet with particular
attention to the World Wide Web.
Gain a simple framework for understanding how
the Internet is structured and how it functions.
Become familiar with the Internet Explorer browser.
Understand concept of hyperlinks and how they make the Web possible.
Know how to do a simple search on the World Wide Web.
Become familiar with some interesting
sites
Introduction to E-mail
Understand use of email with particular attention
to free World Wide Web-based email.
Be able to compose and send a message, as well as
read, forward, and delete emails.
Be able to make folders and an
address book.
Be familiar with email terminology etiquette, and
conventions
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