1. The Basic Computer Handbook By Ed Smith / Computer Tech On MS Word, Excel, WordPad, Notepad, Paint, along with Email, the Internet & General Tuning Up.

2. This Update Was Vital Due to my experience in the computer field, I felt that my handbook should be more simple to understand by my students in the urban community; as well as more illustrative. This computer class program is targeted towards students who have had little to no experience with computers, or with Microsoft Windows. It covers the basics of navigating a Windows desktop, Word basics, and a brief preview of Excel and the Internet. The syllabus has been developed to be a first step into computer literacy, not the only computer class that a student will ever take.

3. Describing The Purpose of This Handbook This handbook makes it clear that the focus here is not to teach one to be a great scholarly writer, nor an accountant, but to teach efficiency in using the standard and typical software used in computers. This is not a typing class (though you will get familiar with the keyboard in order to use the applications effectively). Nor does it teach one how to become an expert web designer or digital technician. But this basic overview class will, hopefully, enhance the awareness of the students that participate in the program of the potential of getting ahead personally and professionally by having such skills.

4. At the conclusion of the class… Students will have a complete Student Manual which includes additional materials for their review and material to continue work on achieving extra skills relative to what they’ve learned in this class. They also will receive a CD with useful programs and documents.

5. Each of the sessions… …is intended to be one and a half hours long, but going over that time slot is reasonable if convenient to student and instructor for extra tutoring of subjects.

6. What You Will Get From This Basic Program 1.Y ou will be made aware of the advantages of knowing the programs taught in this class. 2.T his class is not to make you a screen writer, an accountant or a graphic artist…but it will introduce you to the basic operations of the programs, skills which you will take to the next level you choose. 3.Y ou will gain confidence in working with computers; be it on Word documents, internet applications, spreadsheet programs or working with graphics…as well as using the keyboard and mouse. 4.Y ou will learn basic spreadsheet skills in Excel. 5.Y ou will learn the difference between different formats of files. 6.Y ou will learn the basics of general tuning-up (optimizing) of computer systems. 7.Y ou will learn how to cut and paste text and other objects within and to or from documents. 8.Y ou will understand the importance of internet etiquette. 9.Y ou will learn navigational skills and safety issues. 10.A nd last but not least, you will acquire skills that will give you an edge towards your goals; be it looking for a job, a better job, helping to run your own business or to enhance your creative abilities.

7. To Enhance Awareness, With Simple Structure