Ottawa University
Professional Education Program
Summer 2005
 Syllabus Windows for Teachers

Course Number:

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

 

 

Dates:

 

June 6-7, 2005 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, Mesa Campus

 

Attendance:

 

Attendance and being punctual is extremely important to your success. Attendance will be taken every class. The learning process is an interactive process that often involves not only the instructor's lecture but also the questions and answers that arise from the people who make-up the class.

Students have the right to observe major, required religious holidays. 

 

Course Materials

 

Handouts for each lesson will be provided.

3 ½” Floppy disk

 

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 attendance, practice assignments and completion of in-class assignments.

 

In-Class Assignments                                     100

Twelve hours practice outside classroom  100

 

 

3 credits

Windows Project-outside classroom 100 points

 

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 7 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
     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 7 days.  You may mail the project.