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os and wp
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The Operating
System (OS), whether used by the Macintosh or IBM and/or
compatibles, is an essential piece of software for every
computer. The purpose of this software is to supply the common
commands, such as OPEN, SAVE, SAVE AS, CLOSE, PRINT, etc.,
to all the application software which the user chooses to
run. In addition, the Operating System allows the user the
ability to manage the files that the applications create.
The newer
versions of the Operating System use a graphical user interface
(GUI) that allows the user to manipulate the mouse to control
many computer functions by moving the cursor on the screen
to select data and commands and/or drag and drop objects
to accomplish operations that the user needs done. Consequently,
the mouse and/or the keyboard allows the user to communicate
with the Operating System while the Operating System uses
the screen to communicate the result of these actions
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operating system
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Below
are the basic operating system (OS) skills needed.
Operating System(OS) Skills needed for this module/course:
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Use
the mouse and keyboard |
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Interpret
and maneuver the desktop |
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Locate and use the
menu bar |
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Format a floppy
disk or zip disk on either a MAC or PC |
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Create, name and
rename folders |
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Effectively use
Get info (MAC) or Properties (WIN) |
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Opening software
applications |
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Opening files |
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Locating
and using Apple/Mac Help or Windows Help
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Copying
and moving files to folders
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Quitting
an application Mac/PC |
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Saving
files to zip, floppy,and/or server
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Using
the MAC application menu to hide/show applications
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Minimize
windows on Mac/PC
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Switch
between applications on Mac or PC
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Understand
common file types using file extensions
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Drag/size/resize
windows
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Using
scroll bars
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Shutting
down the computer properly
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Starting/restarting
computer
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There is no
specific Application for this portion of the module only the
in class exercises. We will be using this section all semester.
If you are having problems preparing disks, use the tutorials on BlackBoard,
submit questions to the TeachNet 371 Questions folder, or contact your instructor
for a one-on-one session.
Evaluation
| Practice Application
| Application
| Extensions
word processing (wp)
Review
the word processing rules below and the Word
Processing Presentation
Five rules to remember:
1) Always turn on invisibles
2) Always set all margins to at least (.5") before starting any project
3) Never use spaces to align text or indent paragraphs
4) Never use tabs to align text or indent paragraphs
5) Always use the indent marker to align text and indent paragraphs
Word Processing (WP) Skills needed for this module:
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Turn
on your invisibles
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Change
font type, size, and style |
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Cut, Copy, and Paste |
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Set the margins
for computer printer |
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Use tabs appropriately |
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Add clippings as
either in-line or floating graphic |
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Create leader tab
lines using tab stops
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Locating and using
Apple Help or Windows Help |
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Stack
or Tile windows
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Create
a title page without headers or footers
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Create
a numbered or bulleted list
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Use
Indent marker especially to "hang" paragraphs
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Insert
page number and date
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Do the
practice exercises
in class to check your ability with word processing . If you
are having problems, use the tutorials found in the Documents section of
BlackBoard, submit questions to the TeachNet 371 Questions folder, or
contact your instructor for a one-on-one session. When you feel competent
in each area listed, do the required
application
and submit it to the Dropbox.
Be
sure to check the Extensions
section in case you plan on doing an extra project.
Evaluation
| Practice Application
| Application
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