This course is designed to introduce users to personal computers. Users will learn what a PC is and what an operating system is. They will learn basic computer skills such as turning a computer on, logging on to Windows, and working with files. Users will also learn to identify and use the major components of a PC, both externally and internally, including: disk drives, monitors, mice, keyboards, and printers.
Introducing the PC (4 hours)
Using Your PC (4 hours)
Working with Folders and Files (4 hours)
Inside Your PC (4 hours)
Basic Peripherals (4 hours)
Other Peripherals (3 hours)
Understanding Software (2 hours)
Introducing the Internet (3 hours)
Internet and E-mail Tips (4 hours)
Troubleshooting and Tips (3 hours)
Objectives
Instead of purchasing this course separately, you can get this Introduction to PCs course and 68 other related courses in the Desktop Computing package for only $119.99.
Features
- Simulations teach learners to perform specific tasks in applications
through guided, multi-step exercises.
- Activities allow learners to apply course concepts in an interactive
questioning environment.
- Exercises allow learners to practice in the actual application
being studied.
- Supplied sample files include sample documents, application
files, programs, and programming code that enable learners to practice with these
files, enhancing the learning experience.
- A Course Topics list contains active hyperlinks, permitting
quick access to specific topics.
- Find-A-Word allows learners to look up an unfamiliar term in
the Glossary, on the Web, or in a dictionary. In addition, it lets them find other
occurrences of the term in the same course.
- Search text enables learners to rapidly search all text within
a course to easily retrieve information required.
- Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats,
including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank.
- A skill assessment generates a customized learning path based
on the results of a pre-test.
- A glossary provides a reference for definitions of unfamiliar
terms.
- Bookmarking tracks the learner's progress in a course.
Technical Requirements
Minimum 500MHz Processor; 128 MB RAM; Minimum display resolution 800x600; Windows
2000, XP, Vista, 7 or Mac OS X v10.4+; Internet Explorer 7.0+ or Firefox 3.0+ or
Chrome 3.0+ or Safari 4.0+. 56K minimum connection; Adobe Flash Player 9.0+ or Windows
Media Player 9.0+ for IE users who do not have Adobe Flash Player; JavaScript, popup
windows and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
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