COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
To obtain an understanding of the workings of a computer and gain the basics skills necessary to effectively utilize computers as a tool.
Overall Objectives
1. To provide an understanding of a computing system.
2. To understand basic computer terminology.
3. To be able to perform basic skills required.
4. To use applications software to perform tasks.
5. To manage files and data storage.
6. To have fun and enjoy the course.
Included will be- A working vocabulary of the main terminology of computing. Using a “MOUSE” for having a dialog with the computer. Mastery of the “Expanded Keyboard”. The storage and management of data and software programs. A familiarization with Menus and Dialog Boxes. The various operating systems of Personal Computers. Five steps to the creation of a Document. Development of your own personal style.
Modern day personal computers have progressed to a state whereby the user has many options for configuring the system to suit her individual desires to fit his tasks and personality. These computers then take on a personality of their own. In a like manner; “Too many cooks spoil the broth,” and “too many operators (of a personal computer) confuse the operating system.” No two people are alike; also no two personal computers are alike, they take on the desired characteristics of their owners when they are set-up and configured to meet personal needs and desires.
“Do it your way”
Session 1 - The basics, software, storage, and memory.
Session 2 - File addressing, file management, dialogs, and commands.
Session 3 - Applications software, creation and management of a document, and editing.
Session 4 - Synergism, putting it all together, and the tools of your desktop.
Review/Summary - This is a condensed summary of the basic principles and concepts of personal computing.
Note: As future time permits additions will be made which will contain materials presented in class. These handouts provided here are supplements to class presentations only.
LINKS: Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Review
Learning Unfamiliar Software Applications
Dean Christensen; January 8, 1998; This material has been prepared for use in classes taught by the author, others may copy and use it. (Last Revised 01/16/01)