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Class Objectives
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Introduction
to Windows
Introduction to the Internet
Exploring the Internet
Works, Beginning
Works, Intermediate
File Management for Windows
Mailing Labels
Newsletter & Flyers |
Word,
Beginning
Word, Intermediate
Excel, Beginning
Excel, Intermediate
Power Point, Beginning
Access, Beginning
Access, Intermediate
Microsoft Publisher |
FrontPage, Introduction
FrontPage, Intermediate |
Works 2000, Beginning
| Description: |
This is the class to take if you have Works
on your computer or just finished Introduction to Computers. Learn about computer concepts
and complete hands-on projects using Microsoft Works for Windows. Works is an
integrated program that combines a word processor, spreadsheet and a database all in one
program. We will create letters, stationary, flyers, newsletters, an address book, a
spreadsheet and use a database in a easy, paced class that let’s your become
comfortable with the computer. Prerequisite:; Introduction to Computers or
equivalent skills. Fee for book. |
| Objectives: |
 | Start the computer & access the program. |
| Learn to use special keys on the computer keyboard. |
| Identify the parts of the application window. |
| Keyboard & edit text for documents. |
| Move and copy words, paragraphs and blocks of text. |
| Check and correct a document using the speller. |
| Change the default format layout, print preview & print files.. |
| Save files to and retrieve them from storage locations. |
| Format characters, paragraphs and documents. |
| Create a flyer & an address book using a Works Wizard.Set. |
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WORD 2000, Beginning
| Description: |
Learn to: access WORD; create a document;
select and edit text; move and copy text; use the spell function; Tabs, Indents &
margins; and format documents. Prerequisite: Typing skills; basic computer skills;
use the mouse; understand the keyboard; Introduction to Computers-recommended. Fee for
book. |
| Objectives: |
| Start the computer & access the program. |
| Learn to use special keys on the computer keyboard. |
| Identify the parts of the application window. |
| Keyboard & edit text for documents. |
| Move and copy words, paragraphs and blocks of text. |
| Check and correct a document using the speller, grammar check & thesaurus. |
| Change the default format layout, print preview & print files.. |
| Save files to and retrieve them from storage locations. |
| Format characters, paragraphs and documents. |
| Create page breaks, insert page numbers, footnotes & endnotes in a document. |
| Add headers & footers in a document and modify same. |
| Set and remove custom tabs. |
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WORD 2000, Intermediate
| Description: |
This course continues from Word, Beginning. We
will learn the following skills: Tables; sorting; revisions; math functions; merging form
documents; and adding graphics. Prerequisite: WORD, Beginning. |
| Objectives: |
| Create & edit a table |
| Format a table |
| Create side by side paragraphs, convert text to a table |
| Become familiar with sorting text and numbers |
| Perform mathematical calculations in a table |
| Use the find and replace feature to change text in a document. |
| Understand the basic functions of form letters, mail merge & creating labels |
| Create multiple column documents & understand how sections affect document formats |
| Introduction to graphics, create text boxes, watermarks |
| Create a newsletter |
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EXCEL 2000, Beginning
| Description: |
An introduction to Excel features and
functions. Items covered: basic spreadsheet, databases, formulas & functions,
spreadsheet enhancing. Prerequisite: Typing skills; basic computer skills such as
using the mouse, opening and saving files, understand the keyboard; Introduction to
Computers. |
| Objectives: |
| Start the computer & access the program. |
| Learn to use special keys on the computer keyboard and understand Excel terms. |
| Create a basic spreadsheet. |
| Identify values, labels, ranges, formulas, and functions. |
| Change fonts, borders, column width and row height. |
| Create, save and update a workbook. |
| Work with multiple workbooks. |
| Change display options, insert and delete columns & rows. |
| Print worksheets & workbooks. |
| Creating, using & testing formulas |
| Functions and Function Wizard |
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EXCEL 2000, Intermediate
| Description: |
This course continues from Excel, Beginning.
We will learn features for sophisticated worksheets; financial functions; customized
charts, statistical database functions and 3-D referencing and linking. Prerequisite: Excel
97, Beginning. |
| Objectives: |
| Function wizard and linking functions. |
| Analysis tools. |
| Chart basics. |
| Embedded charts and editing charts. |
| Protection options. |
| Database basics: sorting, filters, auto-sum |
| Searching & editing databases. |
| Integrate an Excel Spreadsheet into a Word document. |
| Graphic & drawing tools used in a worksheet. |
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Works 2000, Intermediate
| Description: |
This course continues from Works, Beginning.
Use WORKS to mail merge. Improve your data base, spreadsheet and File Management skills. Prerequisite:
Using Microsoft Works. |
| Objectives: |
| Review data base concepts & create an address data base from start to finish. |
| Make labels, phone list and address lists from the data base. |
| Use the header & footer area of documents and spreadsheets. |
| Use the data base to create form letters. |
| Enhance spreadsheet skills to include adding & deleting columns, inserting formulas
and borders. |
| Create a chart from a spreadsheet. |
| File management skills—creating folders, moving files, deleting files &
renaming files. |
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File Management for Windows
| Description: |
A six hour hands-on class to learn how to
manage your computer files. Learn how to create folders, rename and/or delete files, move
files, copy files, and create a desktop shortcut to an important file. We will learn when
to use My Computer and when to use the Explorer. We will take away the mystery & fear
of using the Explorer! |
| Objectives: |
| Review My Computer window & toolbars. |
| Review Explorer window & toolbars. |
| Identify default file locations in Microsoft Office Applications. |
| Create files, file folders, and change default locations in applications. |
| Move and copy files, delete files and rename files using both My Computer and the
Explorer. |
| Develop your own system to manage your computer's data files |
| Learn how to back-up your data files |
| Time to go home & practice and get answers to your questions |
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Mailing Labels
| Description: |
Using Word, we will create a data source
with addresses. Then we will create mailing labels using mail merge and the data source.
Class time will be provided to start your own address data list. Prerequisite:
Basic word processing skills. Bring in your address book or your own data list to complete
your own data source. |
| Objectives: |
| Review the table function for use as a data base. |
| Prepare a sample table of names & addresses. |
| Prepare the students own table of names & addresses. |
| Review the Mail Label merge function. |
| Merge and create a plain paper test sheet showing multiple labels. |
| Time & help to finish your labels. (School does not provide
label paper) |
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Newsletter & Flyers
| Description: |
Using Word, we will create a sample
newsletter. Then individually each person will start their own newsletter. Prerequisite:
Basic word processing skills. Bring in your stories either handwritten or on a diskette to
add into your newsletter. |
| Objectives: |
| Review font selection, font sizing, paragraph formatting & banners. |
| Prepare sample newsletter stories, format & insert graphics. |
| Prepare the students own stories and heading formats. |
| Review formatting a newsletter. |
| Combine story documents and format students’ newsletters. |
| Note--this is a workshop class--come in with your information to
prepare your newsletter! |
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Microsoft Publisher
| Description: |
Use Microsoft Publisher 98
and/or 2000 to create
greeting cards, invitations, business cards, flyers, brochures, resumes, signs, banners
and more! Basic computer skills required. Come learn how easy it is to produce
professional looking materials. |
| Objectives: |
| Introduce the Publisher Program and the Publisher Window |
| Understand Page Layout commands and start-up options offered by Publisher. |
| Create a text frame and import text into the frame. |
| Create a picture frame and fill it with a picture |
| Create a WordArt frame for manipulating text into various shapes. |
| Assemble a business card and a short publication. |
| Modify frames using the formatting options and apply Publisher’s special functions
to frames. |
| Create and modify table frames and data in the table. |
| Create and modify borders and graphic images |
| Understand the concept and elements of the background page. |
| Create your own creating cards and newsletters |
| Bring in your own picture files |
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Introduction To Windows
| Description: |
A six hour hands -on class in the essential
operation of Windows Operating Systems, covering standard and desktop applications. |
| Objectives: |
| Understand Desktop components |
| Use minimize, maximize/restore and close buttons |
| Move windows, resize windows |
| Use the Find Files/Search command |
| Setting Computer Options |
| Learn to use the Help Feature |
| Introduction to using My Computer and Microsoft
Explorer for file management |
| Review the Accessories that come with the Windows
Operating Systems |
| Learn to save a file in a specified location and
retrieve the file |
| Create shortcuts on your desktop |
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Introduction to the Internet
| Description: |
A three hour hands-on workshop using
the Internet Explorer to explore the Internet. Topics include Internet concepts,
terminology & features. |
| Objectives: |
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Understand
brief history of the internet |
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Define internet services—major categories: FTP, HTTP, Telnet,
Gopher, E-mail, Newsgroups |
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Define what you need to get on the internet |
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Discuss different browsers used for viewing the internet-Netscape,
Internet Explorer, and AOL. Understand browser differences and
similarities. |
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Use the internet to look at sites |
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How do you find an internet provider? |
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Copy information from a site to a word processing program |
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Review specific sites to understand
different features of web site. |
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Explore the Internet
| Description: |
A 9 hour hands-on workshop using Netscape and
Internet Explorer. Topics include saving & printing web pages & images, using
search engines effectively, viewing HTML, understanding & using e-mail features &
internet concepts. The class provides instruction to become familiar with accessing
information of the World Wide Web. |
| Objectives: |
| Brief
Recap of Intro to the Internet |
| Look
at the HTML of a web page |
| Understand
parts of a URL |
| Hands
on work at sites to see page elements and learn terminology |
| Print
a Web Page |
| Saving
a Web Page as a file |
| Review
COPYING information from a web site to Notepad or a Word
Processing program |
| Create
e-mail accounts in Yahoo |
| Locate and Save Images or Pictures |
| Definitions
of Search Engines and
using Search Engines |
| Improving
your Searching Techniques |
| Email
Activities- replying, forwarding, attaching files, setting
options, using folders, using the address book. |
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Access 2000, Beginning
| Description: |
A 15-hour class. Upon
completion, students gain a basic understanding of database management and
develop skills. Items covered: working with tables,
relationships, importing/exporting files, modifying/designing forms and reports,
calculated fields in queries. |
| Objectives: |
| Database terminology/concepts |
| Create a database |
| Use database objects (tables) |
| Set relationships between tables and fields |
| Prepare queries |
| Create forms |
| Create reports |
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Access 2000, Intermediate
| Description: |
A 15-hour class. Upon
completion, students will be able to manipulate data using MS Access.
Students will be able to customize forms and queries, developing these
skills with numerous hands-on exercises and lecture. Prerequisite:
Access 2000, Beginning. |
| Objectives: |
| Relationships and integrity |
| Table field default values, validation rules,
required fields, indexing |
| Forms properties, design and modification, graphics,
and special effects |
| Queries |
| Reports based on tables or queries, sum functions,
sections, label wizard |
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Power Point 2000
| Description: |
Learn the features of Power Point. Prepare a
presentation and present it in 3 hours. |
| Objectives: |
| Understand screen elements, views, toolbars, menus. |
| Use the Auto Content Wizard and Create a presentation
from 'scratch'. |
| Create and edit slides, organization charts, &
graphs, add clipart and use the drawing tools. |
| Use slide transition and build effects. |
| Use slide animation. |
| Understand the various ways to print your
presentation and give a presentation. |
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FrontPage 2000, Introduction
| Description: |
A 15-hour class. Upon
completion, students gain an understanding of creating a web page using
the FrontPage Explorer and FrontPage Editor. |
| Objectives: |
| Introduction |
| FrontPage Explorer |
| Templates |
| Web Server Concepts |
| FrontPage Editor |
| Working with graphics |
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Front Page 2000, Intermediate
| Description: |
A 15-hour class. |
| Objectives: |
| Use the templates |
| FP components |
| Create forms |
| Publish your web & more! |
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