Course Number:

EDU 57102-AA (1) (2) (3) credits

Dates:

Sept. 6, 13, 2003 8:30 – 5:30 PM

Description:

Students will learn the skills necessary to utilize the Windows operating system and Windows based software programs. May be taken for one, two or three credits. An additional project will be required to earn three credits

Instructor:

Michael Mann, teacherz@cox.net, (480) 664-9161

Course Prerequisite:

No prerequisite.

 Location:

 Ottawa University, Phoenix Center, 10020 N. 25^th Ave.

Attendance:

Attendance is mandatory.

Course Materials

All materials are online at www.teacherz.net/ottawa

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

§         Use the Windows operating system.

§         Have knowledge of the add-in programs that are included with Windows.

§        Create folders, find, copy, and move and delete files.

Course Methods and Procedures:

Participants will be guided through a series of hands-on activities designed to give them the skills necessary to use the components of Windows.

Evaluation

Students will be evaluated on participation, completion of in-class practice assignments, and an outside project using Windows, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. It should include 15 hours of combined practice and project, and must be submitted by disk or e-mail within 5 days of completion of course. The outside project is a requirement described on page 7 of the Ottawa University catalog.

Student Handbook/  Catalog

Students should refer to the Ottawa University Student Handbook for all University regulations.

Disclaimer

Course content and schedule may vary from this outline to meet the needs of a particular group of students.  The instructor will explain the rationale for any variance as it occurs.

Date

Activity

Day 1

Introductions and course overview.

Individual Project: Discussion of outside project to be turned in within 5 days.  (3 credit students only).

Getting Started

• Introduction to Windows
  Manipulating Windows using a mouse
  Getting Online Help

My Computer

• Using My Computer
  Working with Disks
  Working with Folders and Subfolders
  Working with Files
  Using Shortcuts
  Searching for Files

Control Panel

•  Setting Accessibility Options
   Customizing the Desktop
   Changing Other Display Properties
   Customizing Additional Windows Features
   Working with Printer Settings
   Working with Fonts

Accessory Applications

• Using Notepad
  Using Calculator
  Creating Documents with Word
  Working with the Paint Tools
  System tools

Internet Explorer

• Browsing the World Wide Web
  Working with Favorite Web Pages
  Sending and Receiving Electronic Mail
  Using Internet Search Tools
  Downloading Files

Day 2

Review of day 1

Using Microsoft Applications

• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint

3 Credit: Outside class project due within 5 days.  You may email or mail the project.