Computer Literacy BASICS: A Comprehensive Guide To IC3

Description

Bring your computer literacy course back to the BASICS. COMPUTER LITERACY BASICS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO IC3 provides an introduction to computer concepts and skills, which maps to the newest Computing Core Certification (IC3) standards. Designed with new learners in mind, this text covers Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online - everything your students need to ace the IC3 exam, and finish the course as confident computer users.

CONTENTS:

MODULE 1: COMPUTING FUNDAMENTALS.

Lesson 1: Computers and Computer Systems.

Lesson 2: Input, Output and Storage.

Lesson 3: Computer Protection.

Lesson 4: Computer Maintenance.

Lesson 5: Hardware and Software.

Lesson 6: Software and Hardware Interaction.

Lesson 7: Software Fundamentals.

Lesson 8: Operating Systems.

Lesson 9: Windows Management.

Lesson 10: Operating System Customization.

MODULE 2: KEY APPLICATIONS.

Lesson 11: Exploring Microsoft Office 2007.

Lesson 12: Getting Started with Word Essentials.

Lesson 13: Editing and Formatting Documents.

Lesson 14: Sharing Documents.

Lesson 15: Working with Tables.

Lesson 16: Enhancing Documents.

Lesson 17: Getting Started with Excel Essentials.

Lesson 18: Organizing and Enhancing Worksheets.

Lesson 19: Creating Formulas and Charting Data.

Lesson 20: Getting Started with PowerPoint Essentials.

Lesson 21: Enhancing Presentations with Multimedia Effects.

Lesson 22: Getting Started with Access Essentials.

Lesson 23: Managing and Reporting Database Essentials.

MODULE 3: LIVING ONLINE.

Lesson 24: Networks and the Internet.

Lesson 25: Communication Tools.

Lesson 26: E-mail Management.

Lesson 27: Communication Methods.

Lesson 28: The Internet and World Wide Web.

Lesson 29: Electronic Information Evaluation.

Lesson 30: Computing and Internet Impact on Society.

Appendix.

Glossary.

Index.