Course Outline

Computer Basics for New PC Users
For novices with a new computer, or for beginners planning to use a computer in the future - this is the course for you! De-mystify the computer, overcome those fears! Gain confidence by learning jargon, using a mouse. Learn the very basics, from how to start a computer to finding your way around the operating system and programs. 3 hours
Using the Mouse

Mouse Practice

The Computer Desktop
• Menus, icons, windows

Windows & Folders
• Naming and renaming folders
• Moving folders
• Placing items in folders

Storage Devices
• Types including CDs, DVDs, Flash Drives, Floppy Disks
• Formatting
• Copying to and from storage devices
• Ejecting

 		 Basic File Types
• Programs
• Documents
• Folders

Program Types
• Word processor
• Database
• Spreadsheet
• Graphics

Trying out some Programs
• Word processor (MS Word)
• Spreadsheet (MS Excel)
• Database (FileMaker Pro)
• Web browser (MS Internet Explorer)

Computer Jargon (aka “Computerese”)
• Terminology defined from “B” to “V” (from bits and bytes to viruses)
Prerequisites:  No previous computer experience necessary.

Revised 4/6/2008
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