Computers for Beginners  
   
 

 

Computers for Beginners

Instructor: Margi Johnston  

 

Level I: Exploring your Computer

September 10, 2008; 1:00pm – 4:00pm

  

Knowledge Required: no prerequisites

  

As a result of this training, you should have a working knowledge of:

  • Introduction to computers
  • Using your mouse and keyboard
  • Drives and storage
  • Turning off your computer properly
  • Protecting your computer
  • The desktop(overview)
  • The taskbar (overview)
  • Working with windows
  • Menus, buttons, bars, boxes, ribbons, tabs, and groups
  • A brief history of the Internet and it's services
  • Exploring the Internet
  • Connecting to the Internet
  • Internet Explorer and Browser
  • Using Paint
  • Using Calculator
  • Using WordPad
  • Getting started with e-mail
  • The Inbox
  • The Send/Receive Command
  • Replying to messages

 

Level II: Using Computer Software and the Internet

September 17, 2008; 1:00pm – 4:00pm

 

Knowledge Required: Computers for Beginners
Level I Skills

 

 

As a result of this training, you should have a working knowledge of: 

  • Understanding the parts of your computer
  • Common program features
  • Computer menus
  • Basic editing techniques
  • Highlighting text
  • Working with fonts
  • Use of undo and redo
  • Navigating the Web with links
  • Navigating the Web with addresses
  • Browser navigation controls
  • Web magazines and Books
  • Creating computer shortcuts
  • Using Webmail and Web Programs
  • Managing e-mail contacts
  • Picnik 1 (photo editing with the computer)
  • Exploring computer entertainment
  • Exploring computer multimedia options

Level III: Finding and Organizing Files and Information

September 24, 2008; 1:00pm – 4:00pm

 

Knowledge Required: Computers for Beginners
Level II Skills

 

As a result of this training, you should have a working knowledge of: 

  • Working with files and folders to organize your files
  • Saving, moving, and deleting files
  • Working with CDs and USB storage devices
  • Windows background/wallpaper
  • Windows screen saver
  • The Windows Control Panel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Mastering Clipboard
  • Picnik 2 (photo editing with the computer)
  • Adobe Reader
  • Internet search engines
  • Searching directories
  • Printing and saving Web pages
  • Using Favorites shortcuts to the Internet
  • Web Libraries and Museums
  • Books and magazines on the web
  • Organizing email
  • Sending attachments
  • Instant Messaging

 

Level IV: Finding and Organizing Files and Information

October 1, 2008; 1:00pm – 4:00pm

 

Knowledge Required: Computers for Beginners
Level III Skills

 

As a result of this training, you should have a working knowledge of: 

  • Personalizing your computer
  • Zipping and unzipping files
  • Understanding security and safe computing
  • Understanding computer user accounts
  • Windows accessibility options
  • Diagnosing problems and getting help
  • Updating drivers
  • Windows Media Player
  • Computer movies, and music
  • Working with digital images
  • Saving, displaying and sharing photos
  • Windows Vista Sidebars and Gadgets
  • Restoring files
  • Burning files to a CD or DVD
  • Creating web pages with Microsoft Word
  • Inserting Hyperlinks in files
  • Basic web ethics
  • Using the web for shopping and auctions
  • Using the web phone books and classified ads
  • Getting driving directions and maps from the web