Microcomputer Fundamentals Computer Class This class is designed for first-time computer users. Over the next several weeks, we will discuss how computers work, review terminology, learn about Windows and File Management as well as gain first-hand experience using several software applications.

Week 1 – Introduction to Computers Getting Started with a Computer –Reviewing all the components Using the Mouse and Keyboard Introduction to Windows –Login procedures – why you login –Desktop area –Icons

Week 2 – File Management What is File Management? My Computer Creating Folders Creating Files Saving Files in a Folder

Week 3 – Introduction to Software Applications Internet Word Processing SpreadsheetPresentationDatabase Internet Explorer Microsoft Outlook Hotmail Microsoft Word Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint Microsoft Access

Week 3 – Internet and Understanding and your ISP Using Hotmail to send and receive messages Browsing the Internet Web browsers Web searching

Week 4 – Microsoft Word What is Word Processing –Different Uses Typing text Editing text Formatting –Bullet points –Attributes (bold, italics, underline, etc.) Cut, Copy, and Paste Spell Check Print Preview

Week 5 – Microsoft Excel What is a Spreadsheet Basic Spreadsheet terminology Understanding Columns and Rows Entering labels and values Writing formulas to add columns and rows –Using AutoSum

Week 6 – Microsoft PowerPoint What is ‘presentation software’ –Uses for PowerPoint Creating a presentation Adding different slide styles Adding a background Creating a slideshow Printing a presentation

Week 7 – Microsoft Access What is a Database We will create the following database objects: –Table – stores data –Form – used to enter data –Query – filters information in table –Report – analyzes data from either a query or table

Summary Now that you have learned the basics and have first-hand experience using a personal computer, you may want to continue your computer learning experience by taking a Windows class. After the Windows class, you will have the basic computing skills necessary to learn any software application.