Course duration & Times 12 Week Course12 Week Course 1 hour
per week1 hour per week TuesdaysTuesdays Lesson starts at 11
a.m.Lesson starts at 11 a.m.
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Subjects Introduction to computers:Introduction to computers:
File management Word Processing Spreadsheets Databases Internet
& Email Reading and writing support
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Benefits to you! Supportive and fun classroom
environment.Supportive and fun classroom environment. To help you
make new friends and discover new interests.To help you make new
friends and discover new interests. To give you an understanding of
what computers are used for in todays world.To give you an
understanding of what computers are used for in todays world.
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Word Processing Documents LettersLetters ReportsReports
EssaysEssays MemosMemos
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Typewriter OR Word processor 1950s
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Noisy Click, click, Messy
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The biggest obstacle using a typewriter for a professional was
changing the typewriter ribbon When using a typewriter if a mistake
was made you would have to type it again or use correcting fluid If
an error is made when word processing the typist can move to the
error and correct the mistake Typewriter OR Word processor
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Add pictures Change text effects Spell check Delete text Move
text around the page Save text electronically in a digital format
Compared to a typewriter it is a lot easier to create a document
using a word processor. Word processors have a lot more
features
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Word processors are easier to use Typewriter OR Word
processor
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A Typical Computer setup Computer Monitor Hardware Keyboard
Mouse Printers Hard drive Camera
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Computer Software Computer softwarePrograms that operate the
computer system Windows 7 Programs that we use on our computers
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access
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Desktop Software Folders Windows Desktop Icons
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Blank document Microsoft Word 2010 Insertion point for
text
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Single Page Display
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Multiply page display Multiply Page Display
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File - Print Mouse click
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File - close 1. File 2. Close
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Closed File
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Desktop Interface
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We hope you enjoy the computer course Introduction to
Computers
