Computer Workshops

Computer Basics (Primer)

Part  1

Describe computer components

Describe computer Processes

Describe basic tools

Explain unique keyboard characteristics

Explain the function of the mouse

Practice using the mouse 

Discover the Internet

Part  2

Describe what's on the monitor

Personalize the monitor

Practice using the mouse
Describe applications and standards

Navigate the Internet.

Part  3

Explain data and data storage basics

Work with folders and documents

Work with multiple documents

Practice Internet navigation

Investigate search techniques

 

 e-Mail Basics
Part 4

Set up and use an e-mail account

Format a letter

Send and receive

Save and delete

Manage your e-mail

Work with attachments

Set up an address book

Set up mailing groups

 

Word Processing 

Part 1

Describe the basics of word processing

Describe menus and toolbars

Use simple editing techniques

Manipulate text and graphics

Create a party invitation.

Part 2

Insert text and graphics

Use spell check  and thesaurus

Format the appearance of the document

Use Drawing Tools, and Word Art

Create and use tabs

Set up columns

Create tables

 

 

Excel® Spreadsheet  Part 1

Describe the spreadsheet environment

Create a worksheet with text and values

Place text and graphics in the worksheet

Move and copy data

Use basic formulas and functions

Format the appearance of the document

 Part  2

Work with basic charts

Use built-in functions and formulas

Sort and filter records

Work with multiple worksheets

Set up print options

 

Digital Photo Editing

Overview the digital graphics

Work with basic editing tools

Enhance/alter graphics

Remove blemishes

Apply special effects

 

Power Point

Use a wizard to build a presentation

Change themes, styles and backgrounds

Add Titles and  text to slides

Add clip art and diagrams to  slides

Add transitions and animation to  slides

 

Personal Website

Overview of website basics

Use template to create a page

Acquire a web site host service

Publish the page

Maintain the site

 

Desktop Publisher®

Explore templates and wizards

Work with “frames” 

Format text

Insert graphics

Crop, edit, enhance graphics

Flow text  and graphics