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  Computer Class Outlines/Notes         
 
Computers Basics: How to use a mouse, open programs, enter and save information, and how to create folders and organize your documents. Click here to view the Class Outline / Notes

Editing Digital Photos: How to transfer pictures to a computer (to later share or save to CD), perform basic editing (red eye reduction and color adjustments), how to print an image. Click here to view the Class Outline / Notes
  
Excel 2007 - Level I: How to create a basic spreadsheet and how to use formatting commands to improve the appearance and presentation of data. How to create a template for others to use for data entry.
To obtain the Practice Exercises, please email Denise Wirrig - specify Office 2003 or 2007
Click here to view the Class Outline / Notes for Excel Level 1 - 2007
 
Excel 2007 - Level II: How to use built-in functions of Excel, combine monthly reports to form a quarterly report, display your data in graph format, use the Pivot Table feature to manage your data lists.
To obtain the Practice Exercises, please email Denise Wirrig - specify Office 2003 or 2007
Click here to view the Class Outline / Notes for Excel Level II- 2007
  
Internet - Searching, Surfing, and Online E-Mail: Functions and capabilities of Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser, searching strategies to find accurate information, how to navigate the Internet safely, tips for searching the World Wide Web. How to setup and use free online email. Click here to view the Class Outline / Notes
  
Power Point 2007: How to create, run, print, and edit projects.
Click here to view the Class Outline / Notes - Power Point 2007
   
Publisher Cards and Flyers: Microsoft Publisher: How to create newsletters, greeting cards, business cards, calendars, brochures, etc.
Click here to view the Class Outline / Notes - version 2007
  
Word 2007 - Level I: Introduces the parts of the window called ribbons, tabs and commands. How to navigate in a document, change fonts, format paragraphs, use the spelling and grammar checker, set margins and tabs, cut and paste using the clipboard. Click here to view the Class Outline / Notes
To obtain the Practice Exercises, please email Denise Wirrig
  
Word 2007 - Level II: Advanced features such as columns, graphics, tables, templates, text boxes, and Word Art. Click here to view the Class Outline / Notes
    
Advanced Computers - Grades 1 - 6: How to create folders, organize documents, change computer’s screen saver and background, rearrange icons on the desktop, use right-click on the mouse, and organize the task bar. Click here to view the Class Outline / Notes
 
Advanced Internet - Grades 1 - 6: How to save a web page, set favorites or bookmarks, print part of a web page, copy and paste items from the Internet to another program, and use the Internet safely and responsibly.   
Click here to view the Class Outline / Notes
  
Beginning Computers - Grades 1 - 6: Basics of using a computer such as how to use a mouse, open and close programs, play pre-installed computer games, and computer care. Click here to view the Class Outline / Notes
  
Beginning Internet - Grades 1 - 6: How to go directly to a web address, use to search using Internet search engines, visit the Inspire Databases, search for books on your school’s Accelerated Reader List, use the Internet safely and responsibly. Click here to view the Class Outline / Notes
   
Homework Research - Grades 1 - 6: How to do research for papers and projects, Internet sites for homework help. Click here to view the Class Outline / Notes
   
Enterprise (Library Catalog) - Grades 1 - 6: Learn how to find items using the Library Catalog System.
  
Internet Gaming - Grades 1 - 6: Where to find games on the Internet, how to set the computer to play, how to download software. Click here to view the Class Outline / Notes
    
Microsoft Word - Grades 1 - 6: How to create and format a document, save and organize files, create folders, use clipart and use the tool bar. Click here to view the Class Outline / Notes
    
Power Point - Grades 1 - 6: Basics of using Power Point to make presentations..
Click here to view the Class Outline / Notes

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