The Internet and Cmputing Cre Certificatin Guide cnsists f 64 Lessns, with lessn bjectives, summary and ten review questins. IC³ bjectives are easily lcated by using symbls thrughut the curseware. Curse Descriptin The first mdule explres the varius cmputers available tday, their cmpnents and peripherals. Yu ll als learn hw t maintain cmputer equipment, prtect hardware frm theft r damage, and slve cmmn hardware prblems. It als examines hw sftware and hardware wrk tgether t perfrm cmputing tasks and hw sftware is develped and upgraded. Yu ll identify different types f sftware. And finally, yu ll examine what an perating system is, hw it wrks, and hw t manage it. The secnd mdule helps yu perfrm functins cmmn t the Micrsft Office applicatins, Wrd, Excel and PwerPint. Yu ll als lk frmatting text and dcuments, and the ability t use wrd-prcessing tls t autmate prcesses such as dcument review, security and cllabratin. Yu ll learn hw t build and use a spreadsheet efficiently, hw t srt and manipulate data using frmulas and functins, create simple but effective charts, and draw cnclusins based n tabular data and charts. In additin, yu ll learn hw t design, manage and mdify presentatins and identify different ways presentatins are distributed. The third mdule helps yu identify netwrk fundamentals and the benefits and risks f netwrk cmputing, identify varius types f electrnic cmmunicatin and cllabratin. This includes an understanding f the rules f the rad fr nline cmmunicatin and cmmn prblems assciated with electrnic cmmunicatin. Yu ll learn abut the Internet, the Wrld Wide Web and websites and hw t use a Web brwsing applicatin. Als hw t evaluate the quality f infrmatin fund n the Web, and identify respnsible and ethical behavirs when creating r using nline cntent. 1
Curseware Setup This curseware was develped using specific sftware and hardware cnfiguratins. In rder t cmplete this curseware, yu will require the fllwing minimum requirements: Nte: T recgnize sme f the cmpnents that make up a cmputer, it is preferable t have access t these actual cmpnents, wherever pssible. Hardware Requirements 1-gigahertz (GHz) 32-bit (x86) prcessr r 1-GHz 64-bit (x64) prcessr 1 GB f system memry Windws Aer-capable graphics card 128 MB f graphics memry (minimum) 40 GB hard disk that has 15 GB f free hard disk space (the 15GB f free space prvides rm fr temprary file strage during the install r upgrade.) Internet access capability Muse r ther cmpatible pinting device 101 enhanced keybard Printer (must have access rights t print) Sftware Requirements Micrsft Windws 7 Prfessinal Micrsft Office 2010 Prfessinal Windws Internet Explrer 9.0 The bjectives utlined in each lessn can be achieved by prperly using the material and exercises in this curseware, and by paying clse attentin t yur instructr. Yu shuld nt hesitate t ask questins if yu have prblems in wrking thrugh the material. All sftware prgrams used in this curseware are large and pwerful prgrams, with mre features than yu can master in a single curse. This curseware presents a tremendus amunt f material in a simple, easy-t-learn frmat. Yu shuld read ahead during the curse; yu shuld als reread regularly. This will increase yur retentin f imprtant cncepts and skills, and will help yu cpe with the size and pwer f these prgrams as yu cntinue t learn. The explanatins in this curseware are based n the default settings established during the installatin f the Micrsft Windws 7 and Micrsft Office 2010 prgrams. Yur cmputer (r the cmputers in the classrm lab) may be cnfigured differently. If s, please check with yur instructr (where applicable), r cnsult the apprpriate User s Guide t change the setup. If yu are using anther versin f Wrd, Excel, r PwerPint, yu will find that all f the cncepts are the same; what will change may be sme f the steps required t accmplish the task. Prerequisite Skills This curseware was designed t prvide the essential skills fr cmputer literacy, using three types f prgrams cmmnly fund in schl and business envirnments. It is intended fr thse wh have nt used a wrd prcessr, spreadsheet, r presentatins prgram previusly, r have minimal experience. Sme familiarity with using a muse and keybard can be helpful. 2
Wrking with the Data Files The exercises in this curseware require yu t use the data files prvided fr the bk. Fllw the instructins shwn t dwnlad the data files fr this curseware. 1 Launch yur brwser and navigate t the CCI Web site lcatin http://www.ccilearning.cm/data. 2 Enter: 7310 in the Curseware # bx and click. 3 Select the 7310-1-student-data.exe file then click Run. Click Run again in the Internet Explrer Security Warning windw, if necessary. 4 In the WinZip Self-Extractr dialg bx, use the Brwse buttn t specify the Windws Desktp as the lcatin t unzip the file and then click Unzip. The 7310-1 Student flder cntaining the required student wrk files has nw been dwnladed t yur desktp. Yu can reinstall and use the wrk files as many times as yu like. Nte: All student data files have been checked fr viruses at the time f develpment. CCI and its develpers are nt respnsible fr any virus infectin that may ccur as a result f custmer r distributin channel manipulatin. Please ensure yur antivirus sftware is updated with the latest virus pattern t prevent new viruses frm infecting yur system. IC3 Micrsite Use the additinal nline resurces at http://ic3.ccilearning.cm fr Mre Materials n the Micrsite. These additinal activities include exercises, creative applicatin exercises, prjects and additinal review. Use the micrsite in class r at hme t practice sme f the skills yu are having truble mastering, r t try yur skills using different materials. 3
Cmputing Fundamentals Unit 1: Recgnizing Cmputers Lessn 1: Cmputers All Arund Us Identifying Cmputers Lessn 2: Elements f a Persnal Cmputer Lking at the System Unit Lking at Memry Lessn 3: Wrking with Strage Systems What Are Strage Systems? Lessn 4: Using Input/ Output Devices What are Input/Output Devices? Lking at Specialized Devices Cnnecting Devices Lessn 5: Basic Trubleshting Techniques Increasing the Cmputer s Perfrmance Taking Care f the Cmputer Wrking with Hardware Lessn 6: Buying a Cmputer Deciding What t Purchase Lessn 7: Lking at Sftware What is a Sftware Prgram? Chsing an Applicatin Prgram Unit 2: Using Micrsft Windws 7 Lessn 8: Lking at Operating Systems Lking at Operating Systems Lessn 9: Lking at the Windws Desktp Lking at the Windws Desktp Using the Taskbar Lking at a Typical Windw Lessn 10: Starting Windws Applicatins Starting Applicatin Prgrams Using Windws Help and Supprt Lessn 11: Lking at Files and Flders Understanding Files and Flders Creating Flders Selecting Files r Flders Cpying and Mving Files r Flders Viewing File r Flder Prperties Finding Files Lessn 12: Using the Recycle Bin Lking at the Recycle Bin Identifying Cmmn Prblems with Files Lessn 13: Custmizing System Settings Using the Cntrl Panel Lessn 14: Installing and Uninstalling Prgrams Managing Applicatin Prgrams Key Applicatins Unit 3: Cmmn Elements Lessn 15: Getting Started with Prgrams Sharing Cmmn Elements Lking at the Screen Using the Quick Access Tlbar Using the Ribbn Getting Help Changing the Prgram Optins Wrking with Files Unit 4: Using Micrsft Wrd 2010 Lessn 16: Creating Dcuments Entering and Editing Text Wrking with Dcuments Lessn 17: Manipulating Text Selecting Text Custmizing the View Editing Text Using Cut, Cpy, and Paste Lessn 18: Frmatting Text Frmatting Text Characters Lessn 19: Setting Tabs and Indents Understanding Tab Settings Wrking with Indents Adding Bullets and Numbering Lessn 20: Prfing Yur Dcument Checking the Spelling and Grammar Using the Thesaurus Finding Items Replacing Items Using Research Tls Using Dcument Statistics Lessn 21: Frmatting the Dcument Changing Line Spacing Setting Paragraph Spacing Changing the Page Setup Adding Special Characters Inserting the Date and Time Lessn 22: Printing Dcument Previewing the Dcument Printing a Dcument Lessn 23: Wrking with Headers and Fters Using Breaks Using Headers and Fters Lessn 24: Using Publishing Frmat Tls What are Publishing Frmat Tls? Wrking with Styles Applying Clumns Using Ftntes and Endntes Using Hyperlinks Lessn 25: Wrking with Graphics What are Illustratins? Manipulating Graphics Drawing Objects Editing Shapes Lessn 26: Wrking with Tables Understanding Hw Tables Wrk Frmatting the Table Cnverting Text r Tables Srting Infrmatin in a Table Lessn 27: Wrking with Others Sharing Infrmatin with Others Prtecting Dcuments Unit 5: Using Micrsft Excel 2010 Lessn 28: Getting Started Understanding Basic Terminlgy Wrking with Wrkbks Entering Data in the Wrksheet Lessn 29: Manipulating the Infrmatin Selecting Cells Making Changes t the Cntents Managing Wrksheets Lessn 30: Wrking with Frmulas Creating Simple Frmulas Prper Use f Frmulas Lessn 31: Frmatting a Wrksheet What Des Frmatting Mean? Lessn 32: Using Miscellaneus Tls Using the Spell Checker Srting Data Filtering Infrmatin Lessn 33: Wrking with Charts Understanding Charts Lessn 34: Getting Ready t Print Previewing the Wrksheet Adding Page Breaks Custmizing the Printut Printing the Wrksheet Unit 6: Using Micrsft PwerPint 2010 Lessn 35: Getting Started What is PwerPint? Wrking with Presentatins Displaying Infrmatin in the Presentatin Lessn 36: Setting up the Presentatin Creating a Master Slide Managing the Slides Lessn 37: Wrking with Text Selecting Text Objects Manipulating Text Frmatting Text Lessn 38: Wrking with Objects Inserting Images Creating and Using Tables Creating a Chart Creating Drawing Objects Inserting Multimedia Objects Lessn 39: Enhancing the Presentatin Animating Objects Applying Slide Transitins 4
Lessn 40: Bringing It All Tgether Previewing the Presentatin Running the Slide Shw Living Online Unit 7: Getting Cnnected Lessn 41: Netwrking Fundamentals Netwrking Fundamentals Benefits f Netwrking Disadvantages f Netwrking Cnnecting t a Netwrk Lessn 42: Understanding Electrnic Cmmunicatins What is Electrnic Cmmunicatin? Using Electrnic Cmmunicatin Understanding an E-mail Address Using Electrnic Cmmunicatins Apprpriately Lessn 43: Using Micrsft Outlk 2007 What is Micrsft Office Outlk? Unit 8: Using the Internet Lessn 44: Getting Started Understanding the Wrld Wide Web Lking at Web Pages Lessn 45: Using a Web Brwser Using Micrsft Internet Explrer Lessn 46: Using the Infrmatin frm the Web Retrieving Infrmatin frm a Web Page Printing a Web Page Dwnlading Infrmatin Custmizing the Web Brwser Identifying Cmmn Web Brwser Errrs Lessn 47: Searching fr Infrmatin Finding Items n the Internet Using Search Engine Technlgy Lessn 48: Qualifying the Infrmatin Evaluating the Infrmatin Identifying Ethical Issues Impacting Sciety Lessn 49: The Risks f Cmputing Prtecting Yur Data r Cmputer Preventing Persnal Injuries Identifying Sftware Threats Lessn 50: Using the Internet Respnsibly Restricting Access Prtecting Yurself Keeping Up with Technlgy Lking at Persnal Respnsibilities Appendices Curseware Mapping Glssary f Terms Index 5