Course duration & Times 12 Week Course12 Week Course 1 hour per week1 hour per week TuesdaysTuesdays Lesson starts at 11 a.m.Lesson starts at 11 a.m.
Subjects Introduction to computers:Introduction to computers: –File management –Word Processing –Spreadsheets –Databases –Internet & –Reading and writing support
Benefits to you! Supportive and fun classroom environment.Supportive and fun classroom environment. To help you make new friends and discover new interests.To help you make new friends and discover new interests. To give you an understanding of what computers are used for in todays world.To give you an understanding of what computers are used for in todays world.
Word Processing Documents LettersLetters ReportsReports EssaysEssays MemosMemos
Typewriter OR Word processor 1950s
Noisy Click, click, Messy
The biggest obstacle using a typewriter for a professional was changing the typewriter ribbon When using a typewriter if a mistake was made you would have to type it again or use correcting fluid If an error is made when word processing the typist can move to the error and correct the mistake Typewriter OR Word processor
Add pictures Change text effects Spell check Delete text Move text around the page Save text electronically in a digital format Compared to a typewriter it is a lot easier to create a document using a word processor. Word processors have a lot more features…
Word processors are easier to use Typewriter OR Word processor
A Typical Computer setup Computer Monitor Hardware Keyboard Mouse Printers Hard drive Camera
Computer Software Computer softwarePrograms that operate the computer system Windows 7 Programs that we use on our computers Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access
Desktop Software Folders Windows Desktop Icons
Blank document – Microsoft Word 2010 Insertion point for text
Single Page Display
Multiply page display Multiply Page Display
File - Print Mouse click
File - close 1. File 2. Close
Closed File
Desktop Interface
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