Computer Literacy BASICS: A Comprehensive Guide to IC3 (Available Titles Skills Assessment Manager (SAM) - Office 2010) - Softcover

CEP Inc.; Ambrose, Ann; Bergerud, Marly; Busche, Donald; Morrison, Connie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 061924383X ISBN 13: 9780619243838

Publisher: Course Technology, 2005

Synopsis

Computer Literacy BASICS provides an introduction to computer technology and concepts. This text maps to the IC3 standards and is organized into three key components: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online. It provides thorough instruction on the various uses of the computer, important accessories, networking principles and covers key applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation applications. In addition Computer Literacy BASICS covers e-mail and Internet principles such as managing e-mail and contacts, searching for a topic online, and how computers affect every day life. Strong end-of-chapter exercises and review material reinforce important topics covered in the lesson and allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the material.

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Review

Module 1: Computing Fundamentals 1. Introducing Computers 2. Computer Hardware 3. Maintaining and Protecting Hardware 4. Computer Software 5. Essential Computer Skills 6. Using Technology to Solve Problems 7. The Windows Operating System 8. Changing Settings and Customizing the Desktop 9. Using Windows Explorer 10. File Management with Windows Explorer Module 2: Key Applications 11. Using Microsoft Office 2003 12. Word Essentials 13. Editing and Formatting Documents 14. Working with Tables 15. Enhancing Documents 16. Excel Essentials 17. Organizing Worksheets 18. Creating Formulas and Charting Data 19. PowerPoint Essentials 20. Enhancing Presentations with Multimedia Effects 21. Access Essentials 22. Managing and Reporting Database Information Module 3: Living Online 23. Networks and Telecommunication 24. E-Mail and Effective Electronic Communication 25. Internet Essentials 26. Researching on the Internet 27. Evaluating Online Information 28. Technology and Society 29. Security, Privacy, and Ethics Online

Edition details

• Publisher: Course Technology
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 061924383X
• ISBN 13: 9780619243838
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 646