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ITI 499 - Mastering Windows_Fundamentals
Course Outline:
Course Description:
In this course we will master the basic skills you need to get the most from Windows. You need these skills to efficiently organize and manage your computer in the workplace and personal business. This course will help you learn the Windows user interface and its basic capabilities. You will explore Windows, learn how to effectively manage your computer files in the Windows environment and learn how to work with locally installed and cloud-based apps, browse the Internet, and manage basic Windows settings.
Prerequisites:
None
Required Textbook & Materials
REQUIRED
None
Materials:
Please bring a Flash Drive/Memory Stick 512MB or larger to class which will enable you to save your class work.
Meeting Information:
- Days: Cafritz Foundation Arts Center, Room 235, Takoma Park, MD 20904, Lab 140
- Day: Tuesday, & Thursday
- Dates: 8/27/2024 & 9/5/2024
Lesson Plan:
Session 1 - Windows User Interface - 8/27/2024
- Class Overview & Introduction to Windows
- Overview of Windows operating system
- Key features of Windows
- Understanding the Windows User Interface
- Overview of the mouse/pointer
- Desktop
- Start menu
- Taskbar (Icons/Buttons, Notification Area/Action Center, Search Tool)
Session 2 - File Management - 8/29/2024
- Working with Files and Folders
- Understanding File Types
- Understanding the Folder Structure (Hierarchy) & File Paths
- Creating, moving, and copying files and folders
- Creating Shortcuts to files & folders
- Renaming and deleting files and folders
- Recover Deleted Files
- Searching for files and folders
Session 3 - Managing Applications & Browsing the Web - 9/3/2024
- Managing Applications in Windows (MS 365)
- Running and closing applications
- Switching between open applications
- Installing and uninstalling applications (from the Microsoft Store)
- Using Edge to browse the World Wide Web
- Download and attach files
- Task Manager
Session 4 - Personalization (Customization) & Settings; Review - 9/5/2024
- Personalizing Windows
- Customizing the desktop background and/or theme
- Changing mouse settings
- Finding System Information
- Overview of Windows Update & Windows Defender
- Review, Course Evaluations, Q&A
Class Presentations
| Session | Chapter | PowerPoint Presentation | PDFs |
| 1 | Overview |  |
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| 2 | File Management | |
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| 3 | Microsoft Applications | |
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| 3 | Desktop | |