Computer Lab  

General Topics

Windows Classes

Office Classes

Survival

Introduction to PCs

• Connecting a PC
• Using the Mouse
• Practice with the Mouse
• Mouse Aerobics
• Starting and Stopping a PC
• Starting up a PC
• Logging on to a PC
• Logging off of a PC
• Shutting Down a PC

Keyboards and Keyboarding

• Using Keyboards
• Keyboards
• Arrow Keys
• Caps Lock Key
• Backspace and Delete Keys
• End Key and Home Key
• Page Up and Page Down Keys
• Enter Key
• Insert Key
• Keyboarding to 30 WPM (beginning Cert.)at 95% accuracy
• Keyboarding to 50 WPM (Advanced Cert) at 95% accuracy
• <Keyboarding Timings
• Ten Key to 150 KSPM at 95 % accuracy

Printing Documents

• Introduction to Printing
• Drag and Drop Printing

File Recovery

• The Recycle Bin

Starting Programs

• Starting Programs
• Browsing for Programs

Running Windows

• Windows Help
• Program Help
• The Find Utility
• Menus in Windows
• Tool Bar Buttons
• About Keyboard Shortcuts
• Using Keyboard Shortcuts
• Minimize and Maximize Windows
• Move and Resize Windows
• Multitasking - Switching Between Open Windows
• Tile and Cascade Windows
• Working with Scrollbars
• Arrange Contents to Avoid Scrollbars
• Removing Scroll Bars

Working with Files

• The Taskbar
• Taskbar Properties
• Switching Between Open Windows and Multitasking
• Tile and Cascade Windows for Viewing
• Opening Files
• Opening Files with no Shortcut
• Saving Files

Drives and Folders

• Windows Explorer
• Using the Desktop as a Holding Tank
• 2 ways of Accessing Your Computer Disks
• About Your Computer: Windows Explorer
• Starting Windows Explorer
• Moving Around Inside Explorer
• Working in Explorer

Email

• Setting up Email (Yahoo & Internet)
• Using Email Readers

Begin Word Processing

• Beginning Word Processing
• Create and Edit a Document
• Create a Research Paper
• Creating a Resume and Cover Letter

Beginning Spreadsheets

• Beginning Spreadsheets
• Worksheets,Cells and Creating an Embedded Chart
• Formulas, Functions, Formatting, and Web Queries
• Series, What If, Charts and Working with Large Worksheets

Begining Presentations

• Beginning Presentations
• Using a Design Template and Text Slide Layouts
• Using Outline Tabs and Clip Art
• Using Presentations on the Web
• Using Visuals to Enhance a Slide Show

Personal Portfolio

• Building a Portfolio
• Tools For Building Your Resume
• Writing Your Resume
• Parts of the Resume
• Making a Cover Sheet
• Cover Sheets, Interview Questions, Apps for Employment Worksheets
• Thank You Letters

Beginning Databases

• Beginning Databases
• Creating and Using Databases
• Quering a Database
• Maintaining a Database

Introduction to Theft And Loss

• Introduction to Theft & Loss
• Types of Theft
• Types of Loss

Hardware Theft

• Intro To Hardware Theft
• Hardware Theft
• Recognizing Hardware Theft
• Preventing Hardware Theft

Identity Theft

• Intro To Identity Theft
• Identity Theft
• Recognizing Identity Theft
• Preventing ID Theft

Data Theft

• Intro To Data Theft
• Data Theft
• Recognizing Data Theft
• Preventing Data Theft

Hardware Loss failure)

• Intro to Hardware Failure
• Getting Help
• Hardware Failures
• Mishap Prevention
• PC Desktops
• Laptops
• Printers and All-in-One Units