- title:
- General Computer Skills
- datebegan:
- 2010-01-12
- duration:
- 12 days
- language:
- English
- audience:
- Users with some level of computer experience
- prerequisites:
- none
- objectives:
- Gain computer skills to help them succeed in a school context.
- programs:
- Firefox,
- Word,
- Powerpoint
- resources:
- Bring a computer
Computer Introductory Course (Intermediate level)
Content for intermediate skill level group
Session 1
Check computer equipment
Antivirus
Check antivirus software and update
- Explain the dangers of viruses and how to avoid them
- Explain how to scan a USB drive before using it
Dangerous email messages
- “You won 1,000,000 dollars! To transfer it we need your bank account information”
- “Click this link http://7xqr7m.url.com”
- “Watch out for this virus, and forward this message to warn all your friends!”
Learn to say NO to Toolbars that want to install in your browser
Spyware
What is spyware and what program do I use to clean it off my computer?
Session 2
Firefox Browser 1
Install Firefox, Install AdBlock plugin
- Learn how to open and close tabs in Firefox
- Learn how to open links in a new tab
- Learn how to bookmark pages
- Learn how to organize bookmarks
Session 3
Firefox Browser 2
How to change the home page, and what page is best to use as home?
When to use the URL bar and when to use the search bar in Firefox
How to click hyperlinks and buttons
How to look in the Browse History
Session 4
E-mails - yahoo.com or gmail.com
Option 1
- How to access your mail in the web interface.
- How to send a message
- How to add an address to the address book
Option 2
How to set up Outlook or Windows mail to send and receive your yahoo or google mail account
Session 5
Skype
Install Skype
- Create an account (if necessary)
- Log in to Skype
- How to use Skype chat
- How to call and speak on Skype (don't do during class!)
- How to add a third person to your chat or call
Session 6
Word
- How to use Styles in Word
- How to modify a Style
- How to create a Table
- How to add a Header, Footer, and Page number
- How to change the page size
Session 7
Management of the files
How to create a directory under My Documents How to save a Word file How to download a file and to save in the downloads directory How to copy the file and to save it to another directory Understand the difference between files and shortcuts to files
Session 8
How to download and insert an image in Word
How to create a document in Word
How to find images on Google.com
How to download the image and save locally
How to insert the downloaded image in Word
Session 9
How to find information on Google.com
How to search effectively using key words.
How to interpret the results that are listed.
How to revise your search to find more targeted results.
Session 10
Google Desktop
How to find the documents in the hard drive with Google Desktop
How to sort the results according to the type of file
View the contents of the file in Firefox
How to open the directory that contains the file
Session 11
PowerPoint
How to create a presentation
How to add a slide of the title
How to add a slide of text
How to move slides
How to apply a topic
How to present
