lesson ideas

1- Introduction

• Introduction
• Understanding Plagiarism
• Course Description
• Course Links
• MLA Formatting MSWord 2007
• MLA Documentation updates
• MLA Citation
• MLA Incorporating Sources

2- Computer Basics

• Introduction
• What is a Computer?
• Descriptions
• Descriptions II
• Essay: Computers Then and Now

3- Application’s Overview

• Introduction
• Word Processing
• Word Processing Continued
• Desktop Publishing
• Spreadsheet
• Database
• Types of Databases
• Queries
• Graphics
• Presentations
• Features
• Communications
• Browser
• Web Pages
• E-Mail
• Project Management
• Quiz: Quiz Chapters 2 & 3

4- Windows

• Working with Windows
• The Window
• Window Parts
• Toolbar
• Document Toolbar
• Mouse
• Pointer Shapes
• Startup
• Shut Down
• Choose Correct Command
• Control Mouse
• Click and Drag
• Mouse Properties
• Double-Click
• Control the Window
• Move the Window
• Change Window Size
• Windows Basics
• Context Menus
• Dialog Boxes
• Dialogs: Date/Time
• Display Properties
• Screensaver
• Appearance
• Windows Help
• Help Tools
• Find/Search
• Summary
• Quiz: Quiz Chapter 4
• Worksheet: Review Questions

5- Word Processing

• Objectives
• Removable Storage
• Word Processing Programs
• Basic Skills
• Multiple Documents
• Document Views
• Normal View
• Master Document
• Full Screen
• Navigating Documents
• Keys
• Managing Toolbars
• Standard Toolbar
• Standard Cont’d
• Standard Cont’d
• Formatting Bar
• Formatting Bar
• Fonts
• Status Bar
• Ruler
• Task Pane
• Sample Panes
• Search Panes
• Managing Panes
• Smart Tags
• Custom Smart Tags
• Open Word
• Open Word
• MS Office
• Word Settings
• Window Display
• Help Topics
• Auto Format
• Dialog – AutoCorrect
• Auto Correct

6- Word Processing: Formatting

• Intro to Word Video
• Word Instructional Videos
• Word Formatting Documents Videos
• Formatting
• Design Tips
• Default Styles
• Format Lines
• Select a Line
• Format Lines
• Multiple Lines
• Format Words
• Format Painter
• Existing Document
• Spaces
• Shading
• Borders
• Handout: Formatting Exercise
• Handout: Grand Opening Flyer Assignment
• Handout: Practice Handout- Orientation
• Handout: Practice Handout- Handbook
• Worksheet: Review Questions
• Assignment: Formatting Exercise
• Assignment: Grand Opening Flyer Assignment

7- Word Processing: Auto Tools

• Objectives
• Add Text
• Insert Text
• Delete Text
• Modify Text
• Move Text
• Formatting
• Bullets
• Margins & Breaks
• Section Break
• Change Margins
• Modify Bullets
• Columns
• Create Columns
• Final Edit & Print
• Handout: Tax Business Flyer
• Assignment: Correct & Format Ex.

8- Word Processing: Images

• Images
• Microsoft
• Clip Gallery
• Clip Art
• Resize Image
• Fit to One Page
• Header/Footer
• Create Header
• Spell Check
• Grammar Check
• Status Bar
• Review: Spelling
• Page Setup
• Print Preview
• Footer Preview
• Verify Formatting
• Printer Settings
• Printer Properties
• Print
• Printing Process
• Printer Window
• Summary
• Handout: Images
• Handout: Wording
• Quiz: Quiz
• Assignment: Images Exercise

9- Word Processing: Brochures

• Objectives
• Create & Link
• Size Textbox
• Link Text Boxes
• Is it Linked?
• What is Linked?
• Break Link
• Format Text Boxes
• Change Auto shape
• Brochure
• Two-Sided Document
• Document as Template
• Remove Temporary Text
• Paragraph Dialog
• Spacing
• Cover Panel
• Bottom Border
• Add Picture
• Brochure Back
• Format Text Box
• Character Spacing
• Kerning
• Brochure Styles
• Style Text Boxes
• Style Normal
• Apply Styles
• Modify a Style
• Insert Border around Image
• Summary/Glossary of Terms
• Handout: Brochure Instructions
• Handout: Group
• Handout: Bergman Ave. Picture
• Handout: Moose Creek Picture
• Handout: Rim Way Picture
• Handout: CB Cropped Picture
• Handout: Logo
• Handout: Moose Way Picture
• Handout: Organizations Brochure
• Assignment: Brochure Assignment
• Quiz: Quiz Chapter 11
• Assignment: Organizations Brochure

10- Desktop Publishing

• Desktop Publishing Videos
• Handout: Publisher Review Questions
• Assignment: Cantina Flyer
• Assignment: Review Questions
• Assignment: BBQ Flyer Assignment
• Assignment: Birthday Card

11- Speadsheet Software

• Intro to Excel
• How to Use Excel
• College Project Intro
• Research Help Videos
• Spreadsheet Sheet 1 Help Video
• Spreadsheet Sheet 2 Help Video
• Submitting Final Assignment
• Handout: Excel Review Questions
• Handout: Franklin Tours
• Handout: Tour Prices
• Handout: Tours
• Handout: College Budget Coversheet
• Handout: College Budget Part 1 Instructions
• Handout: College Budget Part 2 Instructions
• Handout: College Budget Part 3 Instructions
• Handout: College Budget Research Help Form
• Handout: College Budget Spreadsheet
• Assignment: Excel Review Questions
• Assignment: Franklin Tours Assignment

12- Presentation Software

• Intro to PowerPoint Video
• Advanced Presentation Skills
• Handout: All About Me Instructions
• Assignment: All About Me PowerPoint

13- Computer Ethics

• Email Ethics
• Cyber Ethics
• Handout: Email Etiquette
• Handout: Cyber Ethics
• Handout: Cyber Ethics Assignment
• Assignment: Cyber Ethics Assignment

14- Glossary of Terms

• Glossary A-C
• Glossary – D-F
• Glossary G-M
• Glossary N-P
• Glossary R-S
• Glossary T-Z

15- Course Survey

• Course Survey
• Handout: Course Survey
• Assignment: Course Survey