Computers In Society

1. Define basic computer terminology
2. Identify the main components of a computer system
3. Use word processing software to create and edit documents
4. Create and format spreadsheets
5. Develop and deliver effective presentations
6. Navigate the internet and use email

13 weeks, about 46 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: What is Computer? · 2 hours

     Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Define the term 'Computer'.. Outline the history of the digital computer.. Differentiate between types of computers..

   • Unit 2: Elements of a Computer: Hardware · 2 hours

     Identify the main hardware components of a computer.. Describe the functions of the CPU.. Explain the purpose of input and output devices.. List different storage devices..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Element of a Computer: Software · 2 hours

     Explain the concept of software.. Differentiate between operating systems and application programs.. Describe the different types of programming languages.. Outline the software generations..

   • Unit 4: How to Work with a Computer: Switching On and Off the PC · 2 hours

     Describe the steps to switch on a PC.. Explain the start-up sequence.. Describe the steps to turn off a PC.. Understand the importance of shutting down Windows correctly..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 5: Using a Mouse · 2 hours

     Explain the basic mouse techniques.. Practice cursor movements.. Use the mouse to launch a program.. Use the mouse to draw a picture..

4. Week 4Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Operating System · 2 hours

     Define what is meant by an operating system.. Explain the basic Windows functions.. Describe the elements of the desktop.. Understand Windows terminology..

   • Unit 2: Windows 98 · 2 hours

     Explore the Start Menu.. Describe the Windows elements.. Practice moving and sizing a window.. Understand the characteristics of Windows '98..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Files · 2 hours

     Explain how to handle a file.. Describe the process of creating a new folder.. Understand the importance of shutting down Windows correctly.. Practice file handling techniques..

   • Unit 4: Word Processing · 2 hours

     Define word processing.. Start and exit Microsoft Word 2000.. Create a new blank document.. Enter text and identify nonprinting characters..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 5: Further Word Processing Program Facilities · 2 hours

     Use the Tab key.. Use the Backspace key.. Understand Autocomplete.. Save a file and close a document..

7. Week 7Module 3:

   • Unit 1: Word Processing Continued · 2 hours

     Open and edit a document.. Use overtype mode.. Select, delete, and replace text.. Move and copy text..

   • Unit 2: Copying a Text, Saving Changes to a Document and Formatting · 2 hours

     Copy text.. Save changes to a document.. Format text using character formatting.. Apply and remove character formats..

8. Week 8Module 3:

   • Unit 3: Paragraph Formatting: The Spelling Checker and Introduction to Printing a Document · 2 hours

     Apply paragraph formatting.. Use the spelling checker.. Understand the basics of printing a document.. Apply paragraph alignments..

   • Unit 4: Spreadsheet · 2 hours

     Define a spreadsheet.. Discover the features and limitations of a paper spreadsheet.. Start Excel.. Identify the features of a workbook..

9. Week 9Module 3:

   • Unit 5: Entering and Correcting Data · 2 hours

     Enter and correct data in a spreadsheet.. Replace text in a cell.. Correct an entry before entering it.. Enter numbers..

10. Week 10Module 4:

    • Unit 1: Using Formulas · 2 hours

      Enter formulas in a spreadsheet.. Clear contents in a cell.. Close workbooks.. Use buttons to change text appearance..

    • Unit 2: Spreadsheet: Numeric Formats · 2 hours

      Format a cell.. Align text in a cell.. Change column widths.. Change row heights..

11. Week 11Module 4:

    • Unit 3: Creating Charts · 2 hours

      Create charts.. Apply chart terminology.. Create column charts on chart sheets.. Understand the basics of charting..

    • Unit 4: Charts from Non-adjacent Data, Embedded Charts and Chart Links · 2 hours

      Chart non-adjacent worksheet data.. Use Chart Wizard.. Create a pie chart.. Move an embedded chart..

12. Week 12Module 5:

    • Unit 5: Chart Types · 2 hours

      Change the chart type.. Add a border to the chart title.. Format the plot area.. Format the data markers..

    • Unit 1: PowerPoint and Presentations · 2 hours

      Start PowerPoint and open a presentation.. Run a slide show.. Preview a completed presentation.. Navigate through slides..

13. Week 13Module 5:

    • Unit 2: PowerPoint Presentation Screen · 2 hours

      Use the PowerPoint window.. Move between slides in a presentation.. Change views.. Close a presentation..

    • Unit 3: Creating New Presentations · 2 hours

      Choose a presentation and slide type.. Create a title slide.. Add a bullet slide.. Apply design templates..