Digital Literacy for Beginners 2010

Week 1: Common Features and Commands

· Introduction to the Graphical User Interface

· Using the Pointer

· Working with the desktop

· Using the Toolbars

· Getting Help

· Keyboard Techniques for Entering Text

· Using the Computer and Managing Files

Week 2 & 3: Introduction to Word Processors 2003

· Getting Started with Word 2003

· Main Operations

· Editing and Formatting Text

· Working with Tables and Pictures

· Proofreading a Document

Week 4 & 5: Introduction to Spreadsheet Programs

· First Steps with Spreadsheets

· Adjusting Basic Settings

· Inserting Data

· Selecting Data

· Rows and Columns

· Summary

· Quiz

 Worksheets

· Introduction

· Handling Worksheets

· Copying, Moving, and Deleting Cells

 Formulas and Functions

· Introduction

· Arithmetic and Logical Formulas

· Working with Functions

Formatting

· Introduction

· Formatting Sheets

· Printing

Charts and Graphs

· Introduction

· Creating Charts and Graphs

· Modifying Charts and Graphs

Lesson 6 & 7: Introduction to Database Programs

· Getting Started

· Introduction

· Database Concepts

· First Steps with Databases

· Adjusting Basic Settings

Creating a Database

· Designing and Planning a Database

· Creating a Table

· Setting Table Properties

· Entering Data

Making Changes to a Database

· Table Design

· Updating a Database

· Table Relationships

Working with Forms

· Creating a Form

· Modifying Form Layout

Retrieving Information

· Introduction

· Main Operations

· Refining a Query

Working with Reports

· Introduction

· Creating Reports

· Modifying Reports

· Preparing to Print  a Table, Query or Report

Having returned to studying at a later age, Tracy has achieved the following exams;

Certificate in IT & Computer Applications

Degree in Computer Applications

BA (H) in Information Technology Systems Management

EDI/JEB Teacher's Diploma in Information Technology

Currently studying for the Comptia A+ IT Computer Technicians Certificate.

With over 14 years experience of studying & teaching in the IT sector to students of all ages, all courses are taught with beginners in mind & are easy to follow & practice in the home.

Digital Literacy for Beginners 2010

Fee: €95

Duration: One evening a week for 7 weeks from 10am - 12 noon

Location: GMIT Dublin Road Campus

Lecturer: Tracey Treacher

Start date: Saturday 2nd October 2010

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