Introduction to Computers

Purpose

To learn the basics of the Microsoft Office suite of programs, including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint

To learn the basic history of the internet, email browsers, etc.

To apply your knowledge by creating a Word document, an Excel workbook, and a PowerPoint presentation

Assignments

You have three assignments, one in each of the Office programs. Although three case studies are provided for each, I suggest you complete the following for the best hands-on experience:

Assignment 1 (Word); choose one from (1) Newsletter, or (2) Flyer; worth 10% of final grade
Assignment 2 (Excel); (2) Recreate a Worksheet - or (1) Inventory if you want to add some creativity; worth 10% of final grade
Assignment 3 (PowerPoint); choose one from (1) School Orientation, (2) Fundraiser, or (3) Club Meeting; worth 10% of final grade

You can find the written guidelines on ECampus.

Lower on this page, you will find video tutorials for each assignment demonstrating the necessary functions and formatting as well as discussing the criteria. You will also find a link to Example Assignments which you can use as inspiration. Note: Do not use templates in Word or Excel.

You will submit your assignments in their original file format (do not convert to pdf as this will cap your mark at 75%) by uploading them directly on ECampus. All three are due on the final day of your course by 4pm.

Tests

Quiz 1 (Modules 1-2); 10 multiple choice questions; worth 2.5% of final grade; taken first Thursday of class; rewrite allowed the following class (Friday)
Quiz 2 (Modules 3-5); 10 multiple choice questions; worth 2.5% of final grade; taken first Thursday of class; rewrite allowed the following class (Friday)
Exam 1 (Modules 1-5); 25 multiple choice questions; worth 30% of final grade; taken first Friday of class; no rewrites unless failed
Quiz 3 (Modules 6-7); 10 multiple choice questions; worth 2.5% of final grade; taken second Thursday of class; rewrite allowed the following class (Friday)
Quiz 4 (Modules 8-9); 10 multiple choice questions; worth 2.5% of final grade; taken second Thursday of class; rewrite allowed the following class (Friday)
Exam 2 (Modules 6-9); 25 multiple choice questions; worth 30% of final grade; taken second Friday of class; no rewrites unless failed

Note: the quizzes and tests are NOT open book.

Non-graded activities

Study Guide 1 (Exam 1) downloadable .docx - Review video provided first Wednesday of class; discussed first Thursday
Quizzes 1+2 Study Guide blog post - discussed first Thursday of class prior to quizzes
Study Guide 2 (Exam 2) downloadable .docx - Review video provided second Wednesday of class; discussed second Thursday
Quizzes 3+4 Study Guide blog post - discussed second Thursday of class prior to quizzes

How to get started

Download the "Suggested Daily Schedule." While you can adapt the course to your learning speed, this document will provide a guideline for on-time completion of all activities. Use the lecture material in conjunction with the "textbook" pdfs to fill in your Study Guides.

Meetings

You can find links to all Lab Class meetings on this site's Meetings tab and in your Teams calendar. For ITC, you will join the shared morning meeting for attendance and announcements daily at 8.30. You also have access to daily drop-in office hour to work on assignments with me. For ITC-specific meetings, click below: