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getting startedgetting started
quick introductions -- customizing this coursequick introductions -- customizing this course
administriviaadministrivia
how to make this a better classhow to make this a better class
menu of possible class topics & tasksmenu of possible class topics & tasks
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quick introductionsquick introductions
customizing this course
who are you and what do you do?who are you and what do you do?
what is your experience with computers, Windows,what is your experience with computers, Windows,
and Microsoft Office applications?and Microsoft Office applications?
specifically, what is your experience withspecifically, what is your experience with
word processing, spreadsheets, andword processing, spreadsheets, and
electronic slideshows?electronic slideshows?
what are your goals today? what do you hope to getwhat are your goals today? what do you hope to get
out of this class?out of this class?
what is something interesting about you?what is something interesting about you?
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matthew wyllyamz
software instructor since 1993, with an emphasis on multimedia, graphics, and
Internet development.
taught Apple Macintosh classes exclusively for five years.
have created courses for Jefferson County Adult Ed, CCU in Lakewood,
Productivity Point, and the DOD (at Rocky Flats).
corporate webmaster for two years, blogmaster for seven years.
have been using MS Office applications since about 1990.
TODAY: independent contractor, technical & creative consultant, artist, amateur
photographer, and author. BA in English writing, and have sold three books.
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administriviaadministrivia
class tickets and/or confirmation numbersclass tickets and/or confirmation numbers
facilities …facilities …
– bathrooms, vending, free coffee & water, microwave …bathrooms, vending, free coffee & water, microwave …
– the projection systemthe projection system
course schedule: 9am – 4pmcourse schedule: 9am – 4pm
– two morning sessions (10-15 min short break)two morning sessions (10-15 min short break)
– one hour lunch break around 12 or 12:30one hour lunch break around 12 or 12:30
– two afternoon sessions (10-15 min short break)two afternoon sessions (10-15 min short break)
class evaluationsclass evaluations
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please set pagers and cell phones to silent or turn off.please set pagers and cell phones to silent or turn off.
understand the nature ofunderstand the nature of concentrated computer trainingconcentrated computer training::
–class is part discussion, part lecture, part hands-on.
–breaks can be short, but effective.
–bathroom visits: anytime is the right time!
–watch the screen, then try it yourself.
–PARTICIPATE! ask questions. answer questions. take notes.
–this is a cooperative learning environment:
We are here to learn from each other.
keep in mind that this course was designed for akeep in mind that this course was designed for a
particular level of student:particular level of student:
how to make this a better classhow to make this a better class
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keep in mind that this course was designed for akeep in mind that this course was designed for a
particular level of student:particular level of student:
Created for
- a semi-experienced computer user with a comfortable workinga semi-experienced computer user with a comfortable working
knowledge of the Windows environment.knowledge of the Windows environment.
- the beginning MS Office user who knows what word processing,- the beginning MS Office user who knows what word processing,
spreadsheets, and electronic slide shows are, but has never or rarelyspreadsheets, and electronic slide shows are, but has never or rarely
used this specific software.used this specific software.
NOT created for
- the beginning computer user.- the beginning computer user.
- the experienced MS Office user.- the experienced MS Office user.
most importantly …most importantly …
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most importantly …most importantly …
Make it fun!Make it fun!
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course overview and objectivescourse overview and objectives
Microsoft Word
An overview of a typical MS Office window:
Menus, toolbars, panes, tool tips, visual clues, help …
Practically everything customizable
Right-mouse click: the answer to everything ;)
Documents: opening, closing, creating, and saving
Basics of word processing
All about working with text
Selecting, moving, editing, copy & paste, formatting
Text alignment, numbers & bullets, tabs, margins, page layout
Understanding auto-complete and auto-format
Paragraph formatting
Tools: word count, find & replace, spell check, thesaurus, etc.
Printing, and modifying MS Word options
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course overview and objectives
Microsoft Excel
The Excel window
Menus, toolbars, panes, tool tips, visual clues, help …
Practically everything customizable
Understanding spreadsheet layout and functions
Worksheets, columns, rows, and cells
Making selections
Insert, delete, move, merge, copy & paste
Freezing rows & columns
Entering data, making selections
Formatting: rows, columns, cells, data, text, etc.
Working with formulas and functions
Including charts
Printing, and modifying MS Excel options
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Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft PowerPoint
Understanding electronic slide show composition
Blank presentations and design templates
Different methods of viewing your presentation
Normal, with outline and notes
Slide-sorter view, print preview…
Rulers and guides
Practicing and running your slide show
The master slide
Formatting slides, text, and objects
All about slide transitions
Animating objects and text
Sharing data between Office applications
Exporting slide shows
Printing, and modifying MS PowerPoint options
