Computer Basics Short Course
Overview and Objectives
Computer Basics Short Course will provide students with an introduction to the key Computer Basics that will be required in their studies. Students will learn basic skills in using word processors, spreadsheets and presentation software.
The course will focus on the Microsoft Office suite, with reference being made to Microsoft Office 2010 software throughout. However, the course has been specifically designed to allow the relevant skills to be taught regardless of the software version being used.
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1. Understand the main | 1.1 | Explain the main functions within a word processing package | |||
functions of a word | 1.2 | Describe how to insert, overtype, move and delete text | |||
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| 1.3 | Describe how to open, save and close an existing document | ||
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| 1.4 | Describe how tables and diagrams can be inserted within a text | |
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| 1.5 | Describe how pictures and symbols can be inserted within a text | |
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2. Be able to use the main | 2.1 | Demonstrate the use of common functions for manipulating and | |||
functions of a word | evaluating text | ||||
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| 2.2 | Demonstrate the use of a range of functions to alter the | ||
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| presentation of word processed documents | ||
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| 2.3 | Demonstrate the use of a range of functions to improve the | |
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3. Be able to extract | 3.1 | List a range of search engines which can be used to find specific | |||
information from the | information | ||||
Internet without |
| 3.2 | Extract text from a website | ||
plagiarising |
| 3.3 | Export website text into a word processed document | ||
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| 3.4 | Demonstrate how website text should be presented in a word | |
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4. Understand how to | 4.1 | Explain how to open a new spreadsheet | |||
open, create and modify a | 4.2 | Describe how to open a new worksheet and enter data | |||
spreadsheet |
| 4.3 | Describe how to save and close a worksheet | ||
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| 4.4 | Describe a range of ways in which data can be manipulated and | |
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| 4.5 | Describe how to modify and print graphs | |
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5. Be able to format a | 5.1 | Demonstrate how cells, rows, columns and worksheets can be | |||
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| 5.2 | List a range of formulae which can be applied to data in a | |
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| 5.3 | Demonstrate the use of a range of formulae to manipulate | |
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| 5.4 | Identify the tools which navigate worksheets, different views and | |
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| 5.5 | Demonstrate the use of a range of functions to improve the | |
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| presentation of data in a worksheet | ||
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6. Be able to create | 6.1 | Select from a range of graph types according to how information | |||
graphs from a |
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spreadsheet |
| 6.2 | Enter data ranges, titles and labels to create graphs | ||
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| 6.3 | Demonstrate how to place a graph onto a spreadsheet |
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7. Understand the main | 7.1 | Describe how to open, save and close a presentation slideshow |
functions of presentation | 7.2 | Explain how to insert and duplicate slides |
software | 7.3 | Describe how to print slides, handouts and speaker notes |
| 7.4 | Explain how to incorporate animation into a presentation |
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8. Be able to utilise | 8.1 | Demonstrate how to navigate a screen display and view a |
presentation software | presentation | |
| 8.2 | Demonstrate the use of a range of tools for editing slide text |
| 8.3 | Demonstrate the creation of a presentation with a range of types of |
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