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Lab 1: Using Input Devices

  1. Parts of a Mouse
  2. Moving the Mouse
  3. Clicking and Double-Clicking
  4. Dragging
  5. Right-Clicking
  6. Parts of a Keyboard
  7. Typing Keypad
  8. Function Keys
  9. Navigation Keypad
  10. Numeric Keypad
  11. Other Input Devices

Lab 2: Peripheral Devices

  1. Using Display Devices
  2. Using Printers
  3. Using Scanners
  4. Using Digital Cameras
  5. Using Storage Devices

Lab 3: Using Windows

  1. Common Elements of Windows Software
  2. Working with the Taskbar and Start Menu
  3. Arranging Windows
  4. Using Menus
  5. Using Toolbars
  6. Using Dialog Boxes
  7. Changing the Display Properties

Lab 4: Working with Graphics

  1. Introduction to Working with Graphics
  2. Bitmap Graphics
  3. Downloading Images from the Web
  4. Enhancing an Image with Filters
  5. Manipulating Brightness, Contrast, and Sharpness
  6. Incorporating Text into an Image
  7. Working with Layers
  8. Cropping vs. Resizing; Reducing File Size
  9. Web Graphics

Lab 5: Working with Audio

  1. Sound and Music
  2. File Formats and Extensions
  3. Importing Audio Files
  4. Downloading Audio Files
  5. Burning Audio CDs
  6. Including Audio Files on a Web Site

Lab 6: Working with Video

  1. Viewing Digital Video
  2. Getting Started
  3. Importing Clips
  4. Using the Storyboard
  5. Working with Clips
  6. Adding Transitions
  7. Including Audio
  8. Saving the Video
  9. Authoring

Lab 7: Word Processing

  1. Introduction to Word Processing
  2. Opening a Document
  3. Moving the Insertion Point
  4. Entering Text
  5. Editing Text
  6. Moving and Deleting Blocks of Text
  7. Formatting
  8. Checking Spelling
  9. Saving and Printing
  10. Inserting Graphics
  11. Creating Web Pages

Lab 8: Spreadsheets

  1. Introduction to Spreadsheets
  2. Understanding Columns, Rows, and Cells
  3. Entering Labels, Values, and Formulas
  4. Selecting and Naming Ranges
  5. Moving and Copying
  6. Inserting Functions
  7. Formatting a Worksheet
  8. Creating a Chart
  9. Printing a Worksheet

Lab 9: Databases

  1. How to Use Tables and Forms to View Data
  2. Creating a Table
  3. Entering and Editing Data
  4. Relationships Between Tables
  5. Sorting Data
  6. Creating an Index
  7. Creating Queries
  8. Applying Filters
  9. Searching for Data
  10. Creating and Modifying Reports

Lab 10: Presentation Software

  1. Introduction to Presentation Software
  2. Adding Text to Slides
  3. Adding Graphics to Slides
  4. Adding Animation to Slides
  5. Adding Sound to Slides
  6. Using Slide Layouts
  7. Using Design Templates
  8. Understanding the Slide Master
  9. Rearranging and Deleting Slides
  10. Viewing a Presentation 1
  11. Printing Presentation Handouts

Lab 11: Maintaining a Hard Drive

  1. Partitioning a Hard Disk Drive
  2. Defragmenting a Hard Disk Drive
  3. Running ScanDisk
  4. Detecting System and Program Failures (Dr. Watson)
  5. Freeing Up Disk Space Using Disk Cleanup

Lab 12: Managing Files

  1. Introduction to Managing Files
  2. Saving and Opening Files (Dommon Dialog Box Interfaces)
  3. Using Windows Explorer
  4. Organizing Files
  5. Opening and Closing Folders
  6. Creating and Naming Folders
  7. Copying and Moving Folders
  8. Selecting Files and Folders (Consecutive and Non-Consecutive)
  9. Working in the My Computer Folder

Lab 13: Binary Numbers

  1. Introduction to Binary Digits
  2. Comparing Binary and Decimal Number Systems
  3. Manual Conversions
  4. Using Windows Calculator

Lab 14: Understanding the Motherboard

  1. Introduction to Understanding the Motherboard
  2. Integrated Circuits
  3. CPU
  4. RAM
  5. ROM
  6. Expansion Slots and Expansion Cards

Lab 15: Installing and Uninstalling Software

  1. Installing Software from a Distribution CD (Focus on Single Hard Drive)
  2. Installing Downloaded Software
  3. Upgrades/Patches
  4. Uninstalling Software Applications
  5. Device drivers
  6. Add-Ins/Windows Components/Specialized Install Choices

Lab 16: Protecting Your Privacy Online

  1. Cookies on Your Computer
  2. Deleting Cookies
  3. Cookie Settings in Internet Explorer
  4. Cookies for Specific Sites

Lab 17: Keeping Your Computer Virus Free

  1. Introduction to Keeping Your Computer Virus-Free
  2. Antivirus Software
  3. Virus Detection
  4. Virus Protection

Lab 18: E-Mail

  1. Composing a Message
  2. Replying to a Message
  3. Printing Mail
  4. Using the Address Book
  5. Working with Attachments
  6. Deleting a Message
  7. Moving Messages
  8. Signing Up for Web-Based E-Mail
  9. Using Web-Based E-Mail

Lab 19: Creating Web Pages

  1. Starting a Web Page
  2. Formatting Paragraphs
  3. Formatting Text
  4. Graphics
  5. Backgrounds
  6. Links to Web Pages
  7. Tables

Lab 20: Connecting to the Internet

  1. Establishing an Internet Connection
  2. Dial-Up
  3. DSL
  4. Cable
  5. Wireless
  6. Installing ISP Software
  7. Creating Connections Manually
  8. Disconnecting

Lab 21: Getting the Most Out of the Internet

  1. Introduction to the World Wide Web
  2. Keeping Track of Your Favorite Web Sites
  3. Customizing Your Browser
  4. Searching the Web
  5. Online Job Hunting
  6. Online Travel Reservations
  7. Online Communities

Lab 22: Backing Up Your Computer

  1. Creating a Backup Job
  2. Creating an Incremental Backup
  3. Backing Up the Registry
  4. Scheduling Backups
  5. Restoring an Entire Backup Session
  6. Restoring a Single File

Lab 23: Visual Programming

  1. Basics of Visual Programming
  2. Structured vs. Object Oriented Programming
  3. Using Visual Basic
  4. Designing a User Interface
  5. Writing a Program
  6. Running a Program

Lab 24: Advanced Spreadsheets

  1. Lists: Sorting and Filtering
  2. Lists: Subtotals
  3. Conditional Formatting
  4. Validation
  5. Pivot Tables
  6. Goal Seek
  7. Macros
  8. Protecting a Worksheet
  9. Documenting a Worksheet
  10. Web Pages

Lab 25: Advanced Databases

  1. Keys
  2. Relationships
  3. Dependencies and Determinants
  4. Normalization

Lab 26: Networking Basics

  1. Network Architecture
  2. Network Hardware
  3. Network Software
  4. Other Ways to Connect
  5. Network Protocols and Utilities
  6. Networked Resources
  7. Network Security

Lab 27: E-Commerce

  1. Performing an E-Commerce Transaction
  2. Paying with Electronic Cash
  3. Ensuring Security in an E-Commerce Transaction
  4. Technical Components of an E-Commerce Site
  5. Developing an E-Commerce Site

Lab 28: Web Design Principles

  1. Designing the Site Structure
  2. Designing the Site Look and Feel
  3. Designing for Readability
  4. Using Hypertext Effectively
  5. Using Images Effectively

Lab 29: Project Management

  1. Introduction to Project Management Software
  2. Exploring Different Views
  3. Entering Project Tasks to Determine Scope
  4. Developing the Project Schedule
  5. Entering Cost and Human Resource Information
  6. Communicating Project Information

Lab 30: Wireless Networking

  1. Overview of Wireless Networking
  2. Implementing Wireless Networking
  3. Wireless Security

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