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Infotec Computer Foundations EL
Bridge your digital divide with IC3 Global Standard 4 (GS4). This course covers a broad range of computing knowledge and skills that proves competency in computing fundamentals (hardware, software, and using an operating system), key applications (common program functions, word processing, and spreadsheet functions) and living online (networks and the Internet, email, and the impact of computing on society). In addition to the IC3 core standards, this course also covers material related to the ICT curriculum.
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
Section A: Interacting with the Computer
- Computers Are Everywhere
- Putting it Together
- Mouse Types
- Mouse Functions
- Keyboard Overview
- Turning on the system
- Turning Off the System
Section B: First Blush Tour
- Desktop Introduction
- Desktop Icons
- Start Menu
- Navigating the OS
- Hard Drive Tour
- Mouse Settings
- Control Panel Overview
- Wireless Mouse
- User Etiquette
Section C: The User Interface
- GUI
- Basic Programs
- Windows Defender
- Windows Mail
- Windows Media Player
- Other Windows Media Programs
- Windows Meeting Space
- WordPad
Section D: Organizing Your System
- System Functionality
- Shortcuts
- Understanding Structure
- Creating Folders
- Managing Folders and Documents
Section E: Software Applications
- Installing and Removing Applications
- Software Updates
- Preinstalled Software
- Typical Applications
- Online Applications
- Shared Applications
Session 2
Section A: Internet Settings
- Accessing the Internet
- General Settings
- Security Settings
- Privacy Settings
- Blockers and Parental Controls
- Internet Content Rating Information
- Certificates, AutoComplete, and Feeds
- Connections and Programs
Section B: Using the Internet
- Understanding the Browser
- Browser Menus
- Surfing Rules
- Chat
- Internet Communications
- Understanding E-mail
- Creating and Sending E-mail
Section C: Networking
- Networks Defined
- Network Types
- Connections and Sharing
- File and Folder Sharing
- Printer Sharing
- Windows Firewall
- Windows Security Center
- Malware Protection
- Working with Printers
Section D: Collaboration
- Newsgroups
- Google Docs
- Track and Change
Section E: Troubleshooting
- Beginning Troubleshoot
- Diagnostic Tool
- Device Manager
- Help and Support
- Ergonomics
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Customer Service and Technical Support
- Network Services
- Systems Administration
Feedback
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