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Lesson #	Title
Introduction to Personal Computers (PCs)	Practice with the Mouse Mouse Aerobics Starting up a PC Shutting Down a PC Basic Terminology Table of Terms Glossary of Computer Terms How to Protect a Computer How to Connect the Computer Cables Some Simple Rules to Help You How to Buy or sell a Computer Newspaper Examples Using Disks; Hard and Soft Using CDs and other Media CD and Disk Media: Taking Care of Them
How People Use PCs	Introduction to PCs PCs in Business and E-Commerce Manufacturing Installation, Service and Repair in IT (Information Technology) Programming and Site Development PCs in Communication PCs in Education PCs in Entertainment Jobs Using PCs
PC Ethics	What are PC Ethics Software Licensing Agreements Shareware and Freeware End User Licensing Agreements (EULA) Safeguarding Software Consequenses in the Courts
Beginning Internet and E-mail	Introduction to the Internet Setting up Email Using Email Readers ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and E-Mail Choosing an ISP and Setting up Internet Browsers Navigation on the internet Internet Explorer Menu Bar Navigation Buttons Printing on the Internet Searches on the Internet Browser Settings Security on the Internet Auto Fill Passwords Secure Sites
Keyboards and Keyboarding	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 at 95% accuracy, or 50 WPM 95% accuracy Ten Key to ../cbcourse/150 KSPM at 95 % accuracy Using Mavis Beacon
Running Windows	Windows Help The Find Utility Program Help Menus in Windows Tool Bar Buttons About Keyboard Shortcuts Using Keyboard Shortcuts Switching Between Open Windows - Multitasking Tile and Cascade Windows for Viewing Working with Scrollbars Auto-Arranging Contents to Avoid Scrollbars Removing Scroll Bars The Taskbar Taskbar Properties Switching Between Open Windows and Multitasking Tile and Cascade Windows for Viewing
Working with Files	Opening Files Opening Files with no Shortcut Saving Files Creating New Folders and Files Quickly Creating Files and Folders on Floppy Disks Deleting File and Folders Deleting a File Deleting Folders Working with Multiple Files at a Time Techniques for Selecting Multiple Objects Naming a File Renaming a File File Versions Template Files Creating Template Files Using Template Files
Drives and Folders	Using the Desktop as a Holding Tank Two ways of Accessing Your Computer Disks About Your Computer: Windows Explorer Starting Windows Explorer Moving Around Inside Explorer Working in Explorer Checking Drive Space in Windows Explorer My Computer About My Computer Explore and Browse Drives Checking Drive Space on your Disks Viewing and Changing Drive Settings The Recycle Bin File Recovery: Where'd it go? Recovering a File or Folder Clearing out the Recycle Bin Making the Recycle Bin Larger or Smaller Recycle Bin Properties
Organizing Files and Folders	Folder Organization File Organization Essential Housekeeping Skills Drag and Drop Files Drag and Drop Folders Cut, Copy and Paste Getting Information on a File File Properties
Shortcuts in Windows	Introduction to Program Shortcuts Shortcuts in Windows Shortcuts for Files and Folders Creating Shortcuts for Disk Drives Create Shortcuts for Printers Shortcuts for Starting Programs Shortcut Wizard Creating Shortcuts for Existing Folders Change how you want Shortcuts to work Keyboard (Hotkey) Shortcuts Finding the Target Testing Shortcuts Deleting Shortcuts Organizing Shortcuts on the Desktop Placing Shortcuts into Folders Change how you want Shortcuts to work 2
Running Programs In Windows	Starting Programs Browsing for Programs Introduction to Program Shortcuts Data files that Open up Programs File Extensions File Associations Starting Programs Automatically Using the StartUp Folder Changing the properties of Start-Up Programs Starting Programs Manually: The Run Option
Printing Documents	Drag and Drop Printing Send Files the Fast Way Checking on the Status of Print Jobs Pause or Cancel Printing Delete or Rearrange Print Jobs Printing Properties Colors in Printing
Icons	Icons Curser Icons Identifying Actions by Icons Arranging Icons and Objects on the Desktop
Beginning Word Processing	Beginning Word Processing
Beginning Spreadsheets	Beginning Spreadsheets
Beginning Word Processing	Beginning Presentations
Personal Portfolio	> Building a Personal Portfolio - Your Resume Creating a Portfolio Building your Resume Making a Cover Sheet Using the Resume Worksheet
Intermediate Word Processing	Create a Title Page Inserting Existing Documents Into a Project Formatting and Charting a Table Bulleted lists Drawing a Table Creating a Watermark Form Letters Autoshapes Creating a Data Source Main Documents for Form Letters Addressing and Printing Mailing Labels Merging Data into a Directory
Intermediate Spreadsheets	What If Analysis, Organize Worksheets Financial Functions, Data Tables, Amortization and Hyperlinks Making Decisions 3D Pie Charts Rename and Re order Worksheets Spelling What - If Analysis Charting Making Decisions 3D Pie Charts Rename and Re - order Worksheets Spelling Custom Borders and Backgrounds Cell Names Based on Row Titles Data Table to Analyze Worksheet Data Pointers to Data Amortization Schedules Hyperlinks rinting Worksheet Sections Protecting a Worksheet
Beginning Databases	Start Access, close open and exit Access Use toolbars and menus Plan and design a database Use Views Create a new database with a wizard Create a new database in design view Create a table in design view Define fields Save and close a table Open, Save and close files Display a database table Add initial records to a new database Add new records to a database View database in datasheet view Preview and print out a database Find, edit, sort and delete records in a database Create a query. Display selected fields in a query Save and Run a query Preview the results of a query and print it out Open and close a query
Data Files	Data Files and Tests
Comptency Tests	Presentation Basic Test
	DataBase Basic Test
	Internet Basic Test
	SpreadsheetBasic Test
	Word Processing Basic Test
Docs	CCS Acceptable Use Policy
	Application for Employment - Generic
	Application For Employment Worksheet
	Class Room Procedures
	Cover Letter Example 1
	Cover Letter Example 2
	Cover Letter Example Instructions
	Email Form
	Creating Resumes With Microsoft Word
	Internet Usage Policy
	Job Interview Questions
	Computer Lab Guidelines
	Mavis Beacon Instruction Sheet
	Our Computer Lab
	Power Words for Resumes
	Resume Worksheet 1
	References Worksheet
	Resume with cells.doc was removed
	Resume Worksheet
	Safety at the workplace
	Thank You Letter 1
	Thank You Letter 2
	Thank You Letter 3
	Thank You Letter Class
Theft and Loss	Data Theft Identity Theft Hardware Theft Prevention
Hardware Failure and Loss	Getting Help Hardware Failures Mishap Prevention PC Desktops Laptops Printers and All-in-One Units
Software Failure	Application Software Common Failures Installing Software Uninstalling Software Repairing Software Installations Software Updates Using Old Software With New Operating Systems Drivers Software and OS Components System Files
Network Problems	Terminology Major Failure Minor Failure Minor Failure Security Permissions NTFS Permissions File and Folder Permissions DUN (Dial Up Networking - modems) X 10 Wireless Networking Major Failure Minor Failure Wireless Security Wireless Connections Wireless Devices
Internet Fraud	Scams Email Fraud Phishing Bait and Switch Excessive S & H Charges Vendor Integrety Prevention
Spam	Hazards and Problems Managing Spam Taking Back Control Prevention
Viruses	Types Definition Files Removal Software and Utilities Infected? Specialty Software Prevention
Junkware, Malware, Adware, Spyware, Hijackware	Types Hazards Junk Privacy Attack Recognition Removal Software and Utilities Prevention
Email - Instant Messaging - CHAT	Instant Messaging Hazards Ethics in the Workplace Stopping Malicious Email Email Header Hazards EMailing Lists IRC and CHAT Hazards Stoping It Now That I Started It Agents and Other Malicious Registry Entries Techno Removal Dating Service Hazards Form Entry Traps Secure Data Entry Forms Pen Pal Software
Travel Dangers	Computer Survival 101 Getting Connected Using Remote Access Service Accessing Email From Home Getting Power to Peripherals Batteries Power Adaptors Problems Identifying What Goes Where Hazards Surge Protectors Testing the UPS What To Avoid Crossing Borders and Customs Airline "Gotchas" Peeping Cell Phones
Data Backup and Recovery	Backup Schemes Backup Software Backup Techniques Data Loss Loss Prevention Restore Techniques Recovering From the Disaster System Restore Getting Help
Digital Age Survival	PDA 101 USB 101 Digital Camera 101 Digital Video 101 Digital Scanner 101 All In One 101 Cell Phone 101 CD / ROM and DVD 101 Copying 101 (May I Please)
Policy Police	Policies, Copyrights and Digital Media Porated Music Pirated Video Pirated Services Pirated Printed Material Pirated Subscription Services Policy Police "Gotchas"

General Information

Docs

Courses

Title

Introduction to Personal Computers (PCs)

How People Use PCs

PC Ethics

Beginning Internet and E-mail

Keyboards and Keyboarding

Running Windows

Working with Files

Drives and Folders

Organizing Files and Folders

Shortcuts in Windows

Running Programs In Windows

Printing Documents

Icons

Beginning Word Processing

Beginning Spreadsheets

Beginning Word Processing

Personal Portfolio

Intermediate Word Processing

Intermediate Spreadsheets

Beginning Databases

Data Files

Comptency Tests

Docs

Theft and Loss

Hardware Failure and Loss

Software Failure

Network Problems

Internet Fraud

Spam

Viruses

Junkware, Malware, Adware, Spyware, Hijackware

Email - Instant Messaging - CHAT

Travel Dangers

Data Backup and Recovery

Digital Age Survival

Policy Police