Svetla Petkova
svetla.petkova.iu@gmail.com
Mob: 0888 232067
AGENDA
1. We are NOT going to work today
2. We are going to discuss the rules and
the topic of the course
3. We are going to play
4. We are going to have fun together
RULES
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Starting 11:00
Attendance list
Ask for attention at any time
No drinks and food
Turn off mobile phones
Silent Mode/do not disturb others
No plagiarism and cheating
What do you expect to
Learn from the course?
Why should I learn this?
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To get a better job position
To safe time for adoption into the
company
To develop a carrier path
To present an idea, project, plan
professionally
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
To Improve the computer knowledge
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To improve the presentation skills
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HW
SW
Communication
Word
Excel
Power Point
To improve the business skills
To have fun
STRATEGY
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Communication
NO teaching every single point
Leading through the processes
Self learning
Opportunity for initiative
No limit of knowledge
Use your speed of learning
TACTICS
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Lecture and discussion about the topic
Exercises in class and project
development
Sharing the best business practice
Hints for improving efficiency of work
Q&A session
FAQ
Meaning in communication
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7% Words
VERBAL
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38% Tone, volume etc.
VOCAL
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55% Face & Body expression
VISUAL
Syllabus
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General Overview
Practical Midterm Inclass Test 1 – 20%
Practical Midterm Inclass Test 2 – 20%
Final Exam – 40%
Research Project – 20%
Syllabus
Week
Practice
Lecture
Week 1
Introduction, Overview: HW - Computer architecture, I/O
devices, Memory, CPU
Overview: Win Vista, MS Office 2007
Week 2
SW – Software Systems, Operating Systems, Applications,
stages of development and use, examples
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/computer_architecture
Keyboard shortcuts. Coursework discussion.
http://www.office.microsoft.com/training
Week 3
Network – (PAN, LAN, Intranet, Internet). Know how for
efficient work. Introduction to MS Windows Vista operating
system.
Using Internet resources, search engines, some useful portals,
secure and business e-mailing hints
MS Word 2007 basic functions: File, Edit,
Format/Style, View, Tools/spell, Toolbars, Split.
Week 5
Basic Word
MS Word 2007 Exercises. Individual coursework
assignment.
Week 6
Midterm test 1 on Word
Week 7
MS Word for business application
Writing business letters and mailing
Week 8
MS Power Point – introduction. Hints for development of high
quality multimedia presentation.
MS Power point 2007 – basic features
Week 9
MS Power Point
Advanced features, special effects.
Week 10
MS Excel – introduction
Basic functions
Week 11
Advanced MS Excel 2007 features. Submission of Checklist
template for final exam.
Build-in functions, charts. Exchange of objects
among different MS Office 2007 programs.
Week 12
Midterm test 2 on Excel. Coursework submission.
Week 13
Coursework feedback. Revision of practical skills based on
Week 4
MS Word 2007 exercises – Insert,
View/Header&Footer,
RESOURCES
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Internet
IU Library
MS WinVista + MS Office 2007 Help
Speed
Knowledge, experience,
practice…
Knowledge
Experience
Practice
IMPROVING THE SPEED
LET’S PLAY NOW…
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Do your best shot
Be honest
This is NOT a TEST
This is just a game
“A couple of months in the lab
can often save a couple of hours
in the library.”
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Open document file
Type the above sentence text
Copy the sentence text 5 times
Format every paragraph with different
Font, Size, Color, Bold, Italic,Underline
5. Change format(Font, Size, Color, Bold,
Italic) of the word “months”
6. Raise hand when ready
Example
“A couple of months in the lab can often save a
couple of hours in the library.”
“A couple of months in the lab can often save a couple of hours in the
library.”
“A couple of months in the lab can often save a couple
of hours in the library.”
“A couple of months in the lab can often save a couple of hours in the
library.”
“A couple of months in the lab can often save a couple of hours in the
library.”
Example
Functional area
Business Process
Manufacturing and
production
Assembling the product
Sales and marketing
Identifying customers
Finance and accounting
Paying creditors
Human resources
Hiring employees
AGENDA
WEEK 2 – 13.10.2009
1. Overview:
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Hardware
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Computer Architecture
I/O Devices
Memory
CPU
Software
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Software Systems
Operating Systems
Applications, stages of
development and use,
examples
2. Overview:
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Win Vista
MS Office
2007
Keyboard
shortcuts
3. Coursework
discussion
1. Overview:
Hardware
Computer Architecture
1. Overview:
Hardware
Computer Architecture
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Display
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Motherboard
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CPU (Microprocessor)
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Primary storage ( RAM)
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Expansion cards
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Power supply
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Optical disc drive
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Secondary storage ( HD)
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Keyboard
10. Mouse
1. Overview:Hardware
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/central_processing_unit
Overview:Hardware
Input/Output Devices
INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT/OUTPUT
Keyboard
Monitor
Hard disc
Mouse
Printer
Diskette
Scanner
Plotter
Tape
Microphone
Speakers
Head set
Voice recorder
Earphones
Modem
Digital camera
Projector
CD, DVD
Web camera
Bar code reader
Touch screen
1. Overview: Hardware
Memory, Computer Storage
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/computer_storage
1. Overview: Hardware
Memory, Computer Storage
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/computer_storage
Off-line storage
Removable Media Drive Removable Medium
3.5” FDD/ HDD
Streamer 230 MB
CD, DVD – RW Drive
CD-650 MB, CD 700 MB
USB Flash Memory
Card
USB Port
Flash Memory Card/
Memory Stick – 64MB
USB Flash Memory - GB
Overview: Software
System Software
1. Operating Systems
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MS DOS
MS Windows
Linux
Unix
Netware
Mac OC
Solaris
2. Database library
3. Open Graphics Library (3D computer
graphics, video games, flight simulators,
CAD systems)
Overview: Software
Application Software
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Word Processors
Spreadsheets
Media Players
Application suite
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MS Office
OpenOffice.org
5. Classification of application SW
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Analytical
Collaborative – Blog, Wiki
Communication – e-mail, Web brauser
Business Software
Database – DBMS
Entertainment – videogames
Multimedia & art SW – media players
Educational SW
COURSEWORK Discussion
1. Project – Individual project
2. Word text – 7000 Characters w/o
Spaces
3. Excel workbook – 3 Graphs min
4. Power Point Presentation – 6 Slides
min with animation effects
5. Coursework submission – week 12
Organization Chart
Svetla Petkova
MD
Rossen Lassarov
Direct Sales
Olga Vicheva
Client Service
Boyan Vassev
Consultant
Ludmila Baeva
Consultant
Walentin Guergov
Consultant
Ivan Popov
Technical Support
Plamen Hristov
Maintenance and Support
Valentina Bogdanova
Accountant
Elitza Simeonova
Secretary
AGENDA
WEEK 3 – 20.10.2009
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1. Network:
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PAN
LAN
Intranet
Internet
2. Know how for efficient work
3. Introduction to MS Windows Vista
A Bluetooth network
(PAN)
Wi-Fi (LAN)
Intranet and Internet
Wireless communication
Global Wireless Network standards
Type of Network
Wireless Personal area network
(WPAN)
Standard
IEEE 802.15 (Bluetooth)
Wireless Local area network (WLAN) IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi)
Broadband Wireless Access Working
IEEE 802.16 (WiMax)
Group
Mobile Broadband Wireless Access
(MBWA)
IEEE 802.20
AGENDA
WEEK 4 – 27.10.2009
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1. Using Internet resources, search
engines, some useful portals, secure
and business e-mailing hints
2. MS Word exercises – Insert,
View/Header&Footer
Some Useful portals
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Google.com
Office.microsoft.com/training
Whatis.techtarget.com
En.wikipedia.org/wiki
Microsoft.com/greattips
www.4hb.com/letters
http://www.bplans.com
Office.microsoft.com/clipart
Some Useful portals
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Amrresearch.com
Garther.com
Cio.com
businessweek.com
brainstorminc.com/cbt/microsoft/index.html
Bing.com
Wolframalfa.com
Gazopa.com