Micro Computing And Www

1. Operate a computer using Microsoft Windows.
2. Use common Internet tools, including browsers, email, and newsgroups.
3. Use word processing software to create, edit, and format documents.
4. Build basic web pages using FrontPage and Dreamweaver.
5. Describe basic hardware components, types of software applications, and multimedia concepts.
6. Understand ergonomic principles for a safe and efficient computer workstation.

13 weeks, about 44 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Microcomputer Systems

   • Unit 1: Types of Computers · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Understand the characteristics of desktop and notebook/laptop microcomputers.. Identify different types of computers and their applications.. Compare and contrast desktop and laptop PCs..

   • Unit 2: Components of a Computer System · 2 hours

     Study Unit 2: Identify and describe the functions of the basic components of a microcomputer system.. Understand the role of the CPU, input/output devices, and memory.. Examine the different adapter cards and their functions..

2. Week 2Module 1: Microcomputer Systems

   • Unit 3: Computer Memory · 2 hours

     Study Unit 3: Learn about computer memory, including RAM and ROM.. Understand the difference between volatile and non-volatile memory.. Calculate memory sizes in bytes, kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, and terabytes..

3. Week 3Module 2: Basic Operations of Microsoft Windows I

   • Unit 1: Mouse, Pull-Down Menu, Drag-and-Drag, Keyboard Commands and Taskbars · 3 hours

     Study Unit 1: Practice using the mouse, pull-down menus, drag-and-drop, keyboard commands, and taskbars.. Develop skills in operating these basic Windows elements.. Start programs and switch between applications using the taskbar..

4. Week 4Module 2: Basic Operations of Microsoft Windows I

   • Unit 2: Moving and Resizing Windows, Shutting Down, Shortcut Menu, Creating and Saving in Folder · 3 hours

     Study Unit 2: Learn how to move and resize windows, shut down the computer, and use shortcut menus.. Practice creating and saving files in folders.. Develop skills in managing windows and files..

5. Week 5Module 2: Basic Operations of Microsoft Windows I

   • Unit 3: Looking into My Documents Folder, Moving in and out of Folder · 2 hours

     Study Unit 3: Learn how to look into 'My Documents' folder and move files in and out of folders.. Develop skills in navigating the file system.. Practice moving files between folders and the desktop..

   • Unit 4: Creating Two Folders in My Documents, Copying and Deleting a Folder, Copying a File into another Folder · 2 hours

     Study Unit 4: Learn how to create two folders in 'My Documents', delete a folder, and copy a file into another folder.. Develop skills in file management.. Practice creating, deleting, and copying files and folders..

6. Week 6Module 3: Mass Storage Devices

   • Unit 1: Types of Storage Devices, Basic Operations of Microsoft Windows II · 3 hours

     Study Unit 1: Learn about different types of storage devices, including floppy disks, hard disks, zip disks, CD-ROMs, DVDs, and tapes.. Understand the speed and capacity of each storage device.. Review basic operations of Microsoft Windows II..

7. Week 7Module 3: Mass Storage Devices

   • Unit 2: Creating and Moving a Folder and File, Deleting and Restoring Objects, Locating a File with Windows · 3 hours

     Study Unit 2: Learn how to create and move folders and files, delete and restore objects, and locate files with Windows.. Practice these file management tasks.. Develop skills in organizing and managing files..

8. Week 8Module 3: Mass Storage Devices

   • Unit 3: Shortcut Path for Windows Explorers, Date/Time Icon in Control Panel, Changing Background Colour · 2 hours

     Study Unit 3: Learn about shortcut paths for Windows Explorers, the Date/Time icon in Control Panel, and changing background color.. Practice creating shortcuts and customizing the desktop.. Develop skills in personalizing the Windows environment..

   • Unit 4: Changing Display Size and Background Appearance, Exploring Point Options, Using Desktop Theme in Control Panel · 2 hours

     Study Unit 4: Learn about changing display size and background appearance, exploring point options, and using desktop themes in Control Panel.. Practice customizing the display settings.. Develop skills in personalizing the Windows environment..

9. Week 9Module 4: Internet and WWW

   • Unit 1: Browsing, Using Links in a Webpage, Setting Browser Default Homepage · 3 hours

     Study Unit 1: Learn about browsing, using links in a webpage, and setting the browser default homepage.. Practice browsing the NOUN homepage and navigating webpages.. Develop skills in using the Internet and WWW..

10. Week 10Module 4: Internet and WWW

    • Unit 2: Exploring Windows, Adding a Bookmark, and Managing Bookmarks · 3 hours

      Study Unit 2: Learn about exploring Windows, adding a bookmark, and managing bookmarks.. Practice adding and organizing bookmarks.. Develop skills in using the Internet and WWW..

11. Week 11Module 4: Internet and WWW

    • Unit 3: Searching for Information, Setting Up Mail Account, Creating and Sending Messages · 2 hours

      Study Unit 3: Learn about searching for information, setting up a mail account, and creating and sending messages.. Practice setting up an email account and sending messages.. Develop skills in using the Internet and WWW..

    • Unit 4: Creating New Mail Folder and Organising Mail Messages, Newsgroup Servers, Posting News to Newspapers · 2 hours

      Study Unit 4: Learn about creating new mail folders, organizing mail messages, newsgroup servers, and posting news to newspapers.. Practice organizing emails and posting to newsgroups.. Develop skills in using the Internet and WWW..

12. Week 12Module 5: Input and Output Devices

    • Unit 1: Types of Input Devices · 4 hours

      Review Module 5: Input and Output Devices.. Understand the different types of input devices and their functions.. Understand the different types of output devices and their functions..

13. Week 13Module 5: Input and Output Devices

    • Unit 2: Types of Output Devices · 4 hours

      Review Module 6: Word Processing.. Practice creating, saving, opening, and printing word documents.. Practice text insertion, overtyping, and using the Office Assistant.. Practice moving and copying text, changing fonts, and applying effects..