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Introductory Classes - Introduction to Computers
Prerequisites: Students enrolling in this class are not required to have any background knowledge or experience in computers.

Class Length: 1/2 day
What's next: This class is geared toward the beginner computer user. Familiarity with the concepts presented in this class is a prerequisite for many introductory application classes such as any Microsoft Office Beginner classes, etc.

Class Objectives

Upon successful completion of this class, students will be able to:
  • Define and identify some fundamental personal computing concepts and terminology, such as hardware components, software, and computer networks.

  • Use input devices, including the keyboard and the mouse.

  • Describe how the CPU and computer memory process information.

  • Identify the purposes of storage devices, and distinguish between types of storage devices.

  • Identify several output devices and describe their uses.

  • Apply document-management concepts to create and evaluate document-management schemes.

  • Perform common Windows 98 techniques.

  • Determine the type of application software to use for a given task.


    • Class Outline

    Lesson 1: Getting Started
  • Orientation to Personal Computers

  • The System Unit

  • Connecting the Components

  • Starting the Computer


    • Lesson 2: Input Devices
  • The Keyboard

  • The Mouse

  • Other Input Devices


    • Lesson 3: Processing
  • The CPU

  • Memory


    • Lesson 4: Storage
  • An Overview of Storage Devices

  • The Floppy-Disk Drive

  • The Hard-Disk Drive

  • Other Storage Devices


    • Lesson 5: Output Devices
  • Monitors

  • Printers

  • Modems

  • Sounds Boards


    • Lesson 6: Windows 98 Survival Guide
  • The Windows 98 Desktop

  • Accessories and Applications

  • Organizing the Desktop

  • Windows Explorer


    • Lesson 7: Using Windows Explorer
  • Orientation to the Windows Explorer

  • Creating folders

  • Copying and moving objects

  • Using the Recycle Bin


    • Lesson 8: Introduction to Internet Explorer 4.0
  • Connecting to the Internet

  • Using Internet Explorer

  • Shutting down Windows 98
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