Course Overview and Purpose
This course is an introduction to the world of computers and to
Windows XP. In this course students will learn how to use the basic
hardware components of a computer system, and become familiar with
the Windows XP user interface. The student will be introduced to
some of the more common computer terminology and the Windows XP
user interface. The course focuses on basic Windows screens and
functions and includes an introduction to preparing disks, creating
a system of folders and subfolders for file storage, file-naming
conventions, and the basic commands used to duplicate files for
safekeeping. Students will also be given a basic introduction to
different types of application software such as word processing
and spreadsheets and how to customize Windows XP for easier use.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. Some typing is required
so familiarity with the computer keyboard is an asset.
Course Content
This one or two-day course covers a wide variety of word processing
topics, including (but not limited to):
- What is a Computer System?
- The Operating System
- Starting up a Computer
- What is Windows XP?
- The Desktop
- The Taskbar
- Working with Windows XP
- File Handling
- Copying and Moving Information
- File Management with Explorer
- Printing
- Using Help
- Windows XP Management and Customization
