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Introduction to
Windows
10 Hours
Description: Participants of this course will
explore the world of computing in a Windows environment. This course
will develop the skills necessary to manoeuvre within any Windows-based
operating system and will allow participants to become familiar
with its many features.
Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants:
- Will become familiar with the vocabulary associated with computers
and the Windows operating system.
- Will have developed the skills associated with manipulating
the mouse.
- Will be able to apply what they have learned to other computer
programs.
- Will be able to use the software that is bundled with Windows.
- Will be able to manoeuvre within a Windows environment.
- Will be able to organize computer files.
- Will have developed some rudimentary word processing skills.
- Will be able to customize the appearance of their computers.
Schedule: (Subject to change):
Lesson 1: Introduction, the machine, the desktop,
the mouse, windows.
Lesson 2: Menus, Start button, Settings, Help.
Lesson 3: Word Processing, often used functions,
Find.
Lesson 4: Creation of folders, saving to folders,
organization.
Lesson 5: Windows Explorer, moving/copying files,
creating shortcuts.
Materials:
A brief overview of the lesson will be provided in a handout during
each session.
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Introduction to Internet
and Email
6 Hours
Description:
Participants of this course will explore the world of the Internet.
This course will develop the skills necessary to search for information
and communicate with others.
Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants:
- Will be able to select a search engine that will meet their
needs.
- Will be able to select appropriate search terms.
- Will be able to manoeuvre within environment of Internet Explorer.
- Will be able to send and receive email.
- Will be aware of Internet issues: spam, fraud, security.
Schedule: (Subject to change):
Lesson 1: Working with the mouse, entering names
of websites, entering information, performing searches.
Lesson 2: Adding favorites/bookmarks, setting the
home page, advanced searching, different resources.
Lesson 3: Setting up an email account, sending
and reading email (attachments), address book.
Materials: A brief overview of the lesson will
be provided in a handout during each session.
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Introduction to Microsoft Word
10 Hours
Description: Participants of this course will
explore the world of word processing -- the creation of visually
appealing documents. This course will develop the skills necessary
to design and print a variety documents and will allow participants
to become familiar with the many features of Microsoft Word.
Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants:
- Will become familiar with the vocabulary associated with Microsoft
Word.
- Will be able to create a new Word document using a template.
- Will be able to open and edit an existing document.
- Will understand the different options associated with saving
and printing.
- Will be able to adjust the page setup.
- Will be able to jazz up their documents with graphics and borders.
- Will learn about file extensions.
- Will develop file management skills.
Schedule: (Subject to change):
Lesson 1: Introduction, capabilities of Microsoft
Word, menus, New, Save, Print.
Lesson 2: Help, Open, spelling, Cut/Copy/Paste,
appearance, alignment.
Lesson 3: Tables, graphics, borders, page numbering,
word count.
Lesson 4: Bullets and numbering, the ruler, columns,
headers/footers.
Lesson 5: Creation of folders, saving to folders,
organization.
Materials: A brief overview of the lesson will
be provided in a handout during each session.
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Introduction to Microsoft
Excel
8 Hours
Description:
Participants of this course will learn the the basics
of Microsoft Excel, right from the beginning. Learn how to manoeuvre
in a worksheet, format, create charts, sort information, and apply
basic formulas.
Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants:
- Will learn to navigate a worksheet.
- Will be able to create charts, tables, and graphs.
- Will be able to copy and paste cells.
- Will be able to add borders and shading.
- Will learn how to calculate basic formulas.
- Will learn how to sort information.
Schedule: (Subject to change):
Lesson 1: Navigating, entering data,
cutting/pasting, resizing, saving, page setup, printing.
Lesson 2: Borders, shading, gridlines, sorting.
Lesson 3: Multiple worksheets, graphs.
Lesson 4: Hide/unhide, grouping, basic formulas.
Materials: A brief overview of the
lesson will be provided in a handout during each session.
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A Microsoft Trio - A Beginner's
Look at
Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
12 Hours
Description:
Participants of this course will learn the the basics of Microsoft
Word (word processing), Microsoft Excel (spreadsheet), and Microsoft
PowerPoint (presentation software). As well as creating documents,
students will become aware of similarities of Microsoft programs.
Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants:
- Will be able to format documents.
- Will be able to incorporate clipart and charts into their documents.
- Will be able to navigate menus.
- Will be able to relate functions in one program to those in
another.
- Will know some of the vocabulary associated with the Internet.
- Will be able to create a lively presentation.
Schedule: (Subject to change):
Lesson 1: Introduction. Microsoft Word: cutting/pasting,
formatting, saving, page setup, printing, spelling
Lesson 2: Microsoft Word cont.'d: graphics, tables,
text boxes, borders, shading, bullets
Lesson 3: Microsoft Excel: functions of, navigating,
simlarities, entering data, cutting/pasting, sorting
Lesson 4: Microsoft Excel cont.'d: changing formats, hide/unhide,
basic formulas, gridlines, formating, graphs
Lesson 5: Microsoft PowerPoint: basics & similarities,
choosing layout, colour and backgrounds, animations, graphics, viewing
notes.
Materials: A brief overview of the lesson will
be provided in a handout during each session.
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Introduction to Computers |
Introduction to Internet & Email |
Monday & Wednesday Mornings
February 18, 20, 25, 27 & March 3
10:00AM-12:00PM
Registration deadline : February 11
Cost : $70 members / $90
non-members
This is not a Vista course
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Thursday Mornings
February 21, 28 & March 6
10:00AM-12:00PM
Registration deadline : February 14
OR
Tuesday Mornings
May 6, 13 & 20
10:00AM-12:00PM
Registration deadline : April 29
Cost : $50 members / $65 non-members
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Introduction to Microsoft Office -
Word, Excel & PowerPoint |
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Tuesday & Thursday Mornings
March 18, 20, 25, 27 & April 1, 3
10:00AM-12:00PM
Registration deadline : March 11
Cost : $80 members / $100
non-members
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Registration and payment are due ONE WEEK prior to the
beginning of the course.
Minimum number of persons/course = 4. If not enough people register
for the course, refunds will be provided and the course will be
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