Beginning
Computers
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Course Outline
(Microsoft - Corel - Filemaker - Netscape)
This course assumes no knowledge of hardward and
software and is less intensive than "Introduction to Computers".
1.0 |
Word Processing:
using enhancements [bolding / underlining / italicizing
/ alignments / sizing / fonts]
set-up for special formats / operations [tables
/ graphics]
creation of documents [letter / memo / resume /
newsletter / chart] |
2.0 |
Spreadsheeting:
data
entry [general formats / cell formats / alignments /
decimal places]
using formulas / functions to calculate
results * |
3.0 |
Databasing:
basic
concepts [database / record / field / sorting / querying]
using sorting / querying to find information within an
existing database * |
4.0 |
Internet/Email:
using
browser to explore Internet content [browse / search]
sending/receiving email [attachments / address
books / email lists] |
5.0 |
Desktop Publishing:
using software to combine text / graphics in a sample
production |
6.0 |
Presentations:
using
presentations software to produce a simple slide show |
7.0 |
System Design:
identifying
components in a "current" multimedia computer
system
discussing reasonable cost of a "new" system
/ cost of upgrading an older system |
8.0 |
Windows:
navigating
in a WINDOWS graphical environment [toolbars / scrollbars
/ screen options]
discussing / using WINDOWS software [accessories
/ control panel / set-up options] * |
9.0 |
File Management:
practising
file management techniques |
10.0 |
Expectations:
discussing
reasonable expectations / projects for computers [genealogy
/ tax preparation] |
* OPTIONAL TOPICS
NOTE: No single textbook
is recommended for this course simply because it would take a
small shelf of reference books to support all of the course topics.
If a students feels that they need the support of a reference
manual the suggested course of action is to purchase a reference
manual which directly supports their operating system or the
word processor which they will be using on their own home or
office system.
INSTRUCTOR
BIO - WAYNE WICKSON
EDUCATOR/SITE
ADMIN in the PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM - 33 YEARS
COMPUTER INSTRUCTOR for LOYALIST COLLEGE - 21 YEARS
COMMUNITY SUPERVISOR for LOYALIST COLLEGE - 7 YEARS
UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR for QUEENS UNIVERSITY - 7 YEARS
COMPUTER INSTRUCTOR for ALGONQUIN COLLEGE - 4 YEARS |
