Module 1: Getting started
- Switching on, logging on, off and locking the computer
- Identify important keys on the keyboard
- Use and configure the mouse
- Understand the Windows environment
Module 2: Hardware, software and operating systems
- What are they?
- Different screen elements
- Common document tasks
Module 3: Working with windowed applications
- Minimize, Maximize and Restore Down
- Resizing windows
- Splitting the screen
- Switching between applications and multitasking
Module 4: Managing files
- Managing files with File Explorer
- Understanding local, network and Cloud storage
- Working with folders
- Copying and moving files
- Working with USB sticks/drives
- Opening, saving and closing files
- Working with .zip files
Module 5: Working with Microsoft Office applications
- Using Microsoft Word to create simple documents
- Creating simple spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel
- Using Copy and Paste
Appendices may be covered, if time permits.
Appendix 1: Browsing the Internet
- Browsing the Internet
- Search engines
- Working with Favorites
Appendix 2: Simple troubleshooting
- Common ports
- The Help function
Appendix 3: Display options
- Adjusting the display size
- Connecting an external display