Microsoft Office
Duration
10 weeks. Wednesday 8.00pm - 9.30pm.
Further information
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Course Description:
Improve your computer skills with this this course. It is set up to teach learners who already have a knowledge of computers - how to use file management to their advantage: using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel & Microsoft PowerPoint.
My name is Collette Simpson and I have been working within the community as a professional tutor for over eight years now. I have worked with all age groups, from primary school aged children to retired adults. Previously, having worked within the private sector for big corporate companies for almost 20 years in different office roles, I knew this was not my calling. I returned to education as a mature student to follow my dreams of working as a teacher/tutor. I graduated Maynooth University with a Double honors’ degree and also level 8 cert.
Week 1 – Introduction to how the computer works & an introduction to File management. Saving documents in different file formats.
Week 2 - Basic Concepts of IT (i) (continuing with file management) Introducing Text Formatting.
Week 3 - Introduction to Word Processing (Microsoft Word – Home tab: Font group). Differentiate between the different commands.
Week 4 – Basic Concepts of IT (ii) (continuing with Word – cut, copy & paste). How to navigate the clipboard in Microsoft word and how these commands are available throughout other programmes within the computer.
Week 5 - Introduction to the Internet & Social Media: Internet discovery: Differentiate between different Internet Browsers. Operate Chrome Browser. Recognise the home and navigation buttons on Internet browsers. Exploring Websites.
Week 6 – Google image/word searches: the how to: Utilise Google search engine to search for information. Identify Google results; Blue Green Black. Demonstrate the ability to use Google “Savvy Searching”
Week 7 – Creating Email accounts – learning to send emails. Use Security and Privacy Features.
Week 8 – Continue with sending emails: attachments & links.
Week 9 –Internet Security, Online Safety, Communication & online File Storage - Identify important internet security issues; safe sites, virus protection, firewalls and cookies.
Week 10 – Review of continued work, including file management, internet discovery and sending emails.
Director of Adult Education: Mr Conor Barry
Telephone: 01 8129346 / 01 8221626
email: nightclasses@castleknockcc.ie
Website: www.castleknockcc.ie