
In this, the introductory section of the Laptop Fundamentals course, Rick Phillips briefly describes each of the course's nine sections, establishes his principle target audience and sets learner expectations.
Upon completion of this lecture the student will know how to do word processing with Google Docs - a free alternative to the Microsoft Office Suite.
Explore building and analyzing spreadsheets in Excel with grid cells, labels, data cells, and formulas. Learn to copy formulas, create series, use functions, and chart across worksheets and Google Sheets.
Learn to create engaging PowerPoint presentations by using slide types, limit bullets to four with five words, favor images over text, and deliver with clear visuals and smooth navigation.
Master Windows management and folder hierarchies. Organize with a toolbar and understand file naming, extensions, and folder structure.
This course covers basic personal computer skills to include: email etiquette, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, the file system, digital photography and videography, and interconnectivity. The perfect student will have some, but limited or no, formal computer training.
The course runs approximately 2.25 hours and is broken into 12 sections. All sections except the intro and summary include an unscored quiz and all sections include resource materials.
Anyone interested in improving their computer skills should definitely consider this course.