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CS 11033 Computer Fundamentals
Section S
Business and Technical Division
Arkansas Northeastern College
First Day Handout
Instructor:
Office:
Melissa Gribble
Phone:
E-Mail:
Office Hours:
(870) 740-5966
mgribble@smail.anc.edu
Posted on office door and myANC
portal
Term:
Class: Section S
Spring 2013
Class Location:
Course Credits:
B206
3 credits
Monday
6:25 PM - 8:55 PM
I.
Welcome!
Welcome to Computer Fundamentals. I look forward to having you in the class this semester. I
hope you learn a lot and have fun in the process!
II.
Course Catalog Description
This course will cover basic computer terminology and hands-on computer training in a popular
software suite. Students will gain experience using Windows, word processing, spreadsheets, the
Internet, and presentation software.
III. Course Overview
Basic computer concepts, Windows 7 and MS Office common features will be covered first in this
course. The common features of Windows 7 and MS Office used to manage files and folders will
be briefly discussed. The majority of the course will consist of hands-on training in Microsoft
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2010.
IV. Course Rationale
Computers are everywhere -at home, at work, and at school. Many of the daily activities in our
lives depend on or involve information from a computer. Knowing how to productively and
efficiently use computers for professional and personal activities is becoming mandatory. This
class will introduce students to computer terminology and some of the most widely used
computer programs in businesses, schools, and homes.
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V.
Course Objectives
After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Common Features of Microsoft Office 2010
 Use Windows Explorer to Locate Files and Folders
 Locate and Start a Microsoft Office 2010 Program
 Enter and Edit Text in an Office 2010 Program
 Perform Commands from a Dialog Box
 Create a Folder, Save a File, and Close a Program
 Add Document Properties and Print a File
 Open an Existing File and Save it with a New Name
 Explore Options for an Application
 Perform Commands from the Ribbon
 Apply formatting in Office Programs
 Use the Microsoft Office 2010 Help System
 Compress Files
Microsoft Word
 Create, save, open, and modify documents
 Enter, edit, and format text
 Move and copy text
 Perform page setup functions (margins, page orientation, etc.)
 Insert, edit, format, and manipulate graphical images
 Create headers and footers
 Perform spell check and grammar check
 Set and modify tab stops
 Create and format a table
 Insert footnotes and create citations
 Preview and print documents
 Format a multiple-column newsletter
 Create mailing labels using Mail Merge
Microsoft Excel
 Create, save, open, and modify worksheets
 Enter, edit, and format numbers and text
 Perform page setup functions (margins, page orientation, page fit, etc.)
 Insert, rename, move, and delete worksheets
 Enter and copy formulas using arithmetic operators
 Enter and copy common functions (SUM, AVERAGE, MEDIAN, MAX, MIN, IF, COUNTIF)
 Create, sort, and filter an Excel table
 Create headers and footers
 Create, format, and update charts (column, pie, line, etc.)
 Edit, format, and print multiple worksheets
 Use Goal Seek to perform what-if analysis
 Perform spell check and grammar check
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 Preview and print worksheets
Microsoft PowerPoint
 Create, save, open, and modify presentations
 Enter, edit, and format text
 Format numbered and bulleted lists
 Apply a design theme
 Apply slide layouts
 Insert, edit, and format graphical images
 Insert and format clip art, text boxes, and shapes
 Add headers and footers to slides and handouts
 Apply slide transitions
 Apply animation effects to text and clip art
 Perform spell check and grammar check
 Preview and print presentations (slides, handouts, note pages, and outlines)
 Create and modify tables and charts
VI. Course Prerequisites
Demonstrated keyboarding ability of 20 words per minute by touch or OT 11003 Beginning
Keyboarding.
VII. Course Credits: Three
VIII. Required Texts and Materials
Textbooks:
GO! with Microsoft Office 2010 Volume 1, 2nd edition, Authors: Gaskin, Ferrett,
Vargas and McLellan. Publisher: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Materials:
myitlab™ Access Code, USB (flash or jump) drive
Windows 7® Operating System, Microsoft® Office 2010, and Internet access (All
programs are available for students in ANC’s computer lab, B202.)
IX. Basis for Final Grade
Software:
Assessment
Homework
myitlab Graded Quizzes
myitlab Unit Tests
Final Exam
Total
Percent of Final Grade
30%
20%
30%
20%
100%
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Grading Scale (%)
90-100
A
80 - 89
B
70 - 79
C
60 - 69
D
0 - 59
F
X.
Grade Dissemination
All course assignments, quizzes, and tests will be completed by accessing an Internet-based
assessment and training site called myitlab™. Access to the myitlab™ training site is available by
clicking on the myitlab™ link located on the course homepage. Graded assignments in Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint will be completed on the myitlab™ site and scores will be posted on the
portal as quickly as possible. Students should prepare for the individual Microsoft applications by
reading and completing the step-by-step activities within each project. They should then complete
the “grader homework projects and assessments” as indicated on the tentative course schedule.
The “course schedule” is found by clicking on a link listed under the Handouts portlet on the
course home page. Scores may be accessed at any time by using "myANC Gradebook" in the
portal. Please note that scores returned mid-semester are unofficial grades. If you need help
accessing myANC Gradebook, see the online tutorial or contact the ANC Helpdesk by email:
ANChelp@smail.anc.edu
XI. Course Policies: Grades
Grades:
Three (3) assessment exams will be administered during the semester. The exams for Word, Excel,
and PowerPoint will be taken by accessing the myitlab™ web site. The assessment exams measure
the student’s knowledge of the individual Microsoft© applications. There will be one
comprehensive final exam covering Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications at the conclusion of
the semester. The final exam must be taken at the scheduled date and time.
Homework Assignments/Quizzes:
Students will be expected to complete selected chapter homework activities and the associated
content-based assessments. All homework assignments should be submitted by way of the
myitlab™ web site by the due date (refer to the tentative course schedule). It is the student’s
responsibility to complete all course requirements by the prescribed due dates. The grade for a
late homework assignment may be reduced by 10% of the total points possible for each day it is
late, up to one week. Homework assignments that are more than one week late are not
accepted.
Make-Up Test Policy:
There are no make-ups for in-class work or unannounced quizzes. All myitlab quizzes and the
three units exams and the final must be taken on the scheduled date. The student may call the
instructor’s phone and leave a voice message or email her if he/she knows of a conflict with any of
the scheduled test dates. Failure to notify the instructor in advance forfeits the student’s
opportunity to take advantage of this make-up policy. Third party documentation of the reason for
missing a scheduled exam may be required. The instructor reserves the right to reject the source
of the documentation. A make-up exam, which may be different than the original exam, must be
taken during the instructor’s office hours and within one week of the missed exam.
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Extra Credit Policy:
There are two ways to add extra points to your work. There are a total of 10 study guides on the
myANC portal and 10 sets of questions at the end of the chapter that cover Common Features,
Word 1, 2, and 3; Excel 1, 2, and 3; and PowerPoint 1, 2, and 3. I will add 1 point to your
homework grade for each set of questions answered—these must be typed and submitted
through email and 1 point for every set of study guides submitted and emailed to me. I will not ask
for the questions or study guides; it is your responsibility to submit them to me. Therefore if you
answer all 20 sets of questions and study guides, you will add 20 points to the total points of the
homework grades, which may possibly raise your score.
Grades of “Incomplete”:
The current College policy concerning incomplete grades will be followed in this course.
Incomplete grades are given only in situations where unexpected emergencies prevent a student
from completing the course and the remaining work can be completed the next semester. Your
instructor is the final authority on whether you qualify for an incomplete. Incomplete work must
be finished by mid-term of the subsequent semester or the “I” will automatically be recorded as
an “F” on your transcript.
Withdrawal from Course:
Students who choose not to complete the course are responsible for officially withdrawing from
the class. Failure to officially drop the course will result in an “F.” The last day to drop a course for
the Fall 2012 term and receive a “W” (withdraw) is Tuesday, November 20, 2012.
Keys to Success in this Course:
 Complete chapter homework assignments and read text thoroughly.
 Plan your time wisely so that assignments are completed by the due date.
 Expect to spend about two hours working on assignments outside of class for every hour spent
in class.
 Email the instructor concerning any class material or course requirements that you do not
understand. It is imperative that communication lines are always open.
XII. Course Policies: Technology and Media
Email: Arkansas Northeastern College has partnered with Google to host email addresses for ANC
students. myANC mail accounts are created for each student enrolled in the current semester and
is the email address your instructor will use to communicate with you. Access your email account
by going to http://mail.google.com/a/smail.anc.edu and using your first and last names, separated
by a period for your username. Your default password is your Student ID, no hyphens. If you
cannot access your student email, contact the MITS department at 762-1020 ext. 1150 or ext.
1207 or send an email to ANChelp@smail.anc.edu.
Your ANC student email account will be the email account that will be used in this class if your
instructor needs to contact you. Please remember to check your student email often. Please
contact your instructor using the email address listed above. Emails should receive a response
within 24 hours. Responses to emails received on the weekends may be delayed up to 48 hours.
Phone calls:
In phone messages to the Instructor, please speak distinctly, identify yourself, identify the course,
state the matter, and distinctly give any phone number, including area code, for a return call.
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Internet:
This course has a web component on myANC. myANC is Arkansas Northeastern College’s web
portal and Learning Management System (LMS). myANC is an online web tool that allows faculty
and students to collaborate and communicate in a variety of ways. Your Campus Connect account
is also part of this system. myANC will be used for announcements, online quizzes, and for
uploading course assignments. Student grades will also be available in the online gradebook. A
personal UserID and password is required to access most of the portal. Your UserID is your
StudentID and your password is the last four digits of your social security number. If the last four
digits of your social security number begin with zero, drop the zero and use the last three digits.
myANC can be found at http://myanc.anc.edu or it may be accessed using the link on our
homepage, www.anc.edu. Help for new users is available through the myANC Tutor tab found on
myANC or by emailing ANCHelp@smail.anc.edu.
myitlab will also be used in this course. myitlab, which can be accessed at www.myitlab.com, is
online simulation software that corresponds with the student textbook. An access code must be
purchased in the bookstore.
Internet Explorer is the preferred browser for ANC's portal (http://myanc.anc.edu).
Laptop Usage:
All students have access to computers in class so the use of students’ personal laptops in class is
not permitted.
Classroom Devices:
This course is primarily a hands-on course, but if students want to use tape recorders in class to
record lectures, discussions, and comments, the use of tape recorders is permitted. Other
classroom devices, such as calculators are not needed.
Computer Labs:
In addition to general-purpose classrooms, a number of computer laboratories are provided for
instructional and student use. These networked laboratories are state-of-the-art and fully
equipped with computers, printers, Internet connections and the latest software. The labs are
open to students enrolled in one or more credit hours at the College.
Students using classroom, computer laboratory, or any ANC-furnished PC must adhere to the
policies and information set forth in “Documents to Read” near the bottom of the page at
http://www.anc.edu/computer_labs/index.htm . In addition NO FOOD OR DRINK will be permitted
in the Computer Labs. Use of ANC computers may be monitored at anytime.
Technology Support:
A lab assistant is generally present in the computer lab in B202 for assistance in using the College
computers. These assistants cannot help you with course assignments; specific questions
regarding the technology requirements for each course should be directed to the instructor of the
course. Problems with myANC or College email accounts should be addressed by email to
ANCHelp@smail.anc.edu.
XIII. Course Policies: Student Expectations
Disability Access:
Arkansas Northeastern College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all
persons with disabilities. This First Day Handout is available in alternate formats upon request.
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Students with disabilities who need accommodations in this course must contact the instructor at
the beginning of the semester to discuss needed accommodations. No accommodations will be
provided until the student has met with the instructor to request accommodations. Students who
need accommodations must be registered with Johnny Moore in Statehouse Hall, 762-3180.
Attendance Policy:
It is to your advantage to be in attendance, and on time, for every class and to allocate
appropriate study time each day to insure success in this course. If you must be absent because of
illness or an emergency, please refer to the assignment schedule or contact the instructor or a
classmate to find out what you missed. Please remember that absences can adversely affect your
grade and regular attendance is a proven benefit to learning.
As a courtesy, anyone needing to leave class early should inform the Instructor. Unless authorized
by school policy, no one (no children, friends, other students, etc.) may be in the classroom except
registered students in this class.
Professionalism Policy:
Cell phones, iPods, etc. must be silenced and put away during all classroom and lab activities.
Students who do not heed this rule will be asked to leave the classroom/lab immediately so as to
not disrupt the learning environment. Please complete homework assignments and readings
before class. Plan your time wisely. Expect to spend about two hours working on assignments
outside of class for every hour spent in class. Ask questions about any class material that you do
not understand. Be attentive during class. Please arrive on time for all class meetings. Students
who habitually disturb the class by talking, arriving late, etc., may suffer a reduction in their final
class grade.
Academic Integrity Policy:
Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Students are expected to do their own
work. Plagiarism, using the words of others without express permission or proper citation, will not
be tolerated. Any cheating (giving or receiving) or other dishonest activity will, at a minimum,
result in a zero on that test or assignment and may be referred, at the discretion of the instructor,
to the Department Chair and/or Vice President of Instruction for further action. If you are
uncertain as to what constitutes academic dishonesty, please consult the Academic Integrity
Policy for further details. (http://www.anc.edu/docs/Academic_Integrity_Policy.pdf)
No assistance of any kind may be given or received on any graded assignment, quiz, or exam for
this course. All quizzes and exams are closed book, “closed neighbor or other class member”, and
closed resource of any kind, other than the student’s knowledge, mind, and individual effort.
Unless otherwise specifically authorized, all web-based quizzes, exams, and the final must be
taken in the classroom during scheduled class time or scheduled final exam time. Violation of this
provision shall constitute cheating, which will result in an undroppable grade of zero for such
violation, and will probably result in a course grade of academic F for cheating. Unless otherwise
specifically authorized, the only Internet Explorer tab open during any graded quiz, test, exam, or
final, must be the Home | Portal for that particular graded quiz, test, exam, or final. Multiple logins to the Home | Portal or accessing any information from the Internet or any other resource
during such time shall be classified as cheating, resulting in a grade of zero for that occasion or,
more likely, an academic F for cheating course grade. Opening, or having open, any other
computer application shall also constitute cheating, which will probably result in an academic F
course grade. Cheating is a zero-tolerance policy with the Instructor of this course. In addition to
the above, Financial Aid and the Director of the Business and Technical Division will also be
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notified of cheating. No advance notice to the student(s) is required and will not be given. The first
indication will most likely be posting of a final course grade of academic F. Disciplinary action,
including expulsion for cheating, may be recommended.
For purposes of this course, cheating additionally includes, but is not limited to, the willful giving
or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during any graded assignment, quiz, or
exam, illicitly obtaining examination questions in advance, copying computer or Internet files or
test questions or answers, using someone else’s work for the assignments as if it were one’s own,
or any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of this course. It further
includes, but is not limited to, intentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act of
scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, providing a paper or project to another
student; providing an inappropriate level of assistance; communicating answers to a classmate
during an examination; removing tests or answer sheets from a test site, and allowing a classmate
to copy answers.
Quizzes, exams, and the final exam start promptly at the time for the start of class. No study or
use of any other material is permitted upon entering the classroom for such quiz, exam, or final
exam. All texts, notes, or material of any kind must be stored on the floor, out-of-sight, and any
electronic devices must be stowed. Except for religious reasons, all caps and head coverings shall
be removed and stored out-of-sight during quizzes and exams. Only correct answers to quiz or
exam questions are acceptable, irrespective of any mistakes in the text.
Academic Success Center:
The Academic Success Center (ASC) is a free resource for ANC students. The ASC provides drop-in
assistance, computer tutorials and audio/visual aids to students who need help in academic areas.
Learning labs offer individualized instruction in the areas of mathematics, reading, writing,
vocabulary development and college study methods. Tutorial services are available on an
individual basis for those having difficulty with instructional materials. The ASC also maintains a
shelf of free materials addressing specific problems, such as procedures for writing essays and
term papers, punctuation reviews, and other useful materials. For more information, visit the ASC
website at http://www.anc.edu/asc/ or stop by room L104 in the Adams/Vines Library Complex.
Other Student Support Services:
Many departments are ready to assist you reach your educational goals. Be sure to check with
your advisor; the Academic Success Center, Room L104; Student Support Services, Room S145;
and Student Success, Room L101 to find the right type of support for you.
XIV.
Topical/Unit Outline & Objectives with Following Schedule:
Unit I: Windows 7, File Management, & Common Features of MSOffice
Rationale: Everywhere we go and in almost every business transaction we do, we see someone
using computers. Understanding what a computer is and the operating system that makes it work
is necessary for any student or anyone that has a computer. Learning to navigate through the
computer and to keep files and records that are easy to find is a skill that is vital to anyone who
works on a computer. In this unit, students will learn basic computer terminology including types
of computers and their functions, different hardware and software components, creating,
deleting, and saving files and folders, safe computing practices, and the benefits of networking.
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After successful completion of this topic, the student will be able to:
Windows 7, File Management & Common Features of MSOffice
1. Get started with Windows 7
2. Use the start menu and manage windows
3. Resize, move, and scroll windows
4. Create, move, and rename folders
5. Copy, move, rename, and delete files
6. Find files and folders
Unit II: Microsoft Word 2010
Rationale: Microsoft Word is a word processing program that teaches you basic skills and
techniques needed to perform basic task such as creating reports, tables, and letters. In this unit,
students will learn to identify word processing terminology and concepts in order to create
technical documents, to format and edit documents, to use simple tools and utilities, and to print
documents.
After successful completion of this topic, the student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Word Chapter 1 Project 1A
Create a new document and insert text
Insert and format graphics
Insert and modify text boxes and shapes
Preview and print a document
1.
2.
3.
4.
Word Chapter 1 Project 1B
Change document and paragraph layout
Create and modify lists
Set and modify tab stops
Insert a SmartArt graphic
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Word Chapter 2 Project 2A
Create a table
Add text to a table
Format a table
Word Chapter 2 Project 2B
Create a new document from an existing document
Change and reorganize text
Use the proofing options
Create a document using a template
Word Chapter 3 Project 3A
1. Create a research paper
2. Insert footnotes in a research paper
3. Create citations and a bibliography in a research paper
Word Chapter 3 Project 3B
1. Format a multiple-column newsletter
2. Use special character and paragraph formatting
3. Create mailing labels using mail merge
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Unit III: Microsoft Excel 2010
Rationale: Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet package that many people use in the world of
business. A spreadsheet can be used to create a simple budget to a very complex mathematical
equation. In this unit, students will learn to identify spreadsheet terminology and concepts in
the creation of formulas and functions, formatting features, and the generation of charts,
graphs, and reports.
After successful completion of this topic, the student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Excel Chapter 1 Project 1A
Create, save, and navigate an Excel workbook
Enter data in a worksheet
Construct and copy formulas and use the SUM function
Format cells with merge & center and cell styles
Chart data to create a column chart and insert Sparklines
Print, display formulas, and close Excel
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Excel Chapter 1 Project 1B
Check spelling in a worksheet
Enter data by range
Construct formulas for mathematical operations
Edit values in a worksheet
Format a worksheet
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Excel Chapter 2 Project 2A
Use the SUM, AVERAGE, MEDIAN, MIN, and MAX functions
Move data, resolve error messages, and rotate text
Use COUNTIF and IF functions and apply conditional formatting
Use date & time functions and freeze panes
Create, sort, and filter an Excel table
Format and print a large worksheet
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Excel Chapter 2 Project 2B
Navigate a workbook and rename worksheets
Enter dates, clear contents, and clear formats
Copy and paste by using the Paste Options gallery
Edit and format multiple worksheets at the same time
Create a summary sheet with column Sparklines
Format and print multiple worksheets in a workbook
1.
2.
3.
4.
Excel Chapter 3 Project 3A
Chart data with a pie chart
Format a pie chart
Edit a workbook and update a chart
Use Goal Seek to perform what-if-analysis
Excel Chapter 3 Project 3B
1. Design a worksheet for what-if analysis
2. Answer what-questions by changing values in a worksheet
3. Chart data with a line chart
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Unit IV: Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
Rationale: Microsoft PowerPoint is presentation software that allows you to create electronic
slide show presentations. Many people use this software in the business world to present
information to others through PowerPoint presentations. Other individuals use the software for
personal use as a means of creating slide shows of family functions, and activities. In this unit,
students will learn to create a business presentation using electronic slide show, to create an
initial outline and slides, to format and proof text, to utilize animation, to print a presentation,
and to create and run a slide show.
After successful completion of this topic, the student will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
PowerPoint Chapter 1 Project 1A
Create a new presentation
Edit a presentation in normal view
Add pictures to a presentation
Print and view a presentation
1.
2.
3.
4.
PowerPoint Chapter 1 Project 1B
Edit an existing presentation
Format a presentation
Use slide sorter view
Apply slide transitions
1.
2.
3.
4.
PowerPoint Chapter 2 Project 2A
Format numbered and bulleted lists
Insert clip art
Insert text boxes and shapes
Format objects
PowerPoint Chapter 2 Project 2B
1. Remove picture background and insert WordArt
2. Create and format a SmartArt graphic
PowerPoint Chapter 3 Project 3A
1. Customize slide background and themes
2. Animate a slide show
3. Insert a video
PowerPoint Chapter 3 Project 3B
1. Create and modify tables
2. Create and modify charts
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XV. Important Dates to Remember
January 14th
Classes begin
January 15
Registration Ends—Day Classes
January 17
Registration Ends—Evening/Internet Classes
January 21
February 18
Martin Luther King Jr. Day- College Closed
th
March 8th
Mid-term grades due
March 18-22
Spring Break (no classes) (College Closed on Friday
March 22)
March 29
Good Friday (college closed)
April 15
April 16
XVI.
President’s Day- College Closed
Early Summer/Fall Web Registration Opens – Returning
Students
Early Summer/Fall Walk-In Registration – Returning
Students
April 18
Early Summer/Fall Registration – New Students
April 19
Last Day to Withdraw
May 8
Last Day of Class
May 10
Study Day
May 13
Final
Disclaimer
This First Day Handout was prepared under certain limited assumptions. Therefore, if the
students in the class seem to "fit" the design for the course and if events occur as planned, the
schedule, assignments, and assessments will be followed. The instructor has the option,
however, to eliminate or add assignments and/or assessments if he/she feels it is in the best
interest of the students.
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Computer Fundamentals Assignment Sheet Tentative Course Schedule*
Week
Week 1
January 14th
Topic/Content
Access Code Section S
In-Class Assignments
Orientation—First Day Handout, Academic Integrity,
Typing Test—email accounts, myANC portal
http://www.typeonline.co.uk/typingspeed.php
All Sections—Mw & TH
Read Chapter 1”Using the Common Features of Microsoft
Office 2010” pages 1-45.
Review Project 1A & 1B Terms/Definitions
Myitlab Skill-based Training Projects 1A & 1B
Establish Myitlab Accounts
Homework/Due Dates
www.typeonline.co.uk/typingspeed.php
Complete Projects 1A and 1B Skill-based Training for Common
Features
First Day Handout Quiz M/W
Read pages 1-45, Projects 1A & 1B “Using the Common Features
of Microsoft Office 2010.” Answer questions on page 47 & 48.
2 Quizzes--myitlab “Using Common Features” End-of-the Chapter
Quiz
myitlab “Using Common Features” Performance Quiz
Week 2
January
21st
No Class
MLK Birthday
Begin Microsoft Word Chapter 1 Creating Documents
with Microsoft Word 2010
Read Word: Project 1A pages 49-65 noting terms in bold
face type
MS Word, Chapter 1 Project 1A
MS Word, Chapter 1 Project 1B
myitlab Quiz Date: Opened
Answer textbook questions on pages 90-91.
Word Chapter 1 Projects 1A & 1B Student Videos (Study Aid)
Word Chapter 1 Study Guide (Study Aid)
Word: Project 1B pages 66-85 noting terms in bold face
type
Project 1A Skill-Based Training in myitlab (All skill-based training is
graded homework.)
Project 1B Skill-Based Training in myitlab (All skill-based training is
graded homework.)
Word Chapter 1 Grader Project (Homework)
Word Chapter 1 Grader Project (Homework)
2 quizzes--myitlab Word Chapter 1 Performance Quiz and Endof-the-Chapter Quiz
Week 3
Answer textbook questions on pages 152-153.
Word Chapter 2 Projects 1A & 1B Student Videos (Study Aid)
Word Chapter 2 Study Guide (Study Aid)
January 28th
Chapter 2 Using Tables and Templates to Create
Resumes and Cover Letters
Week 4
February
4
Chapter 2 Using Tables and Templates to Create
Resumes and Cover Letters
Read Word: Project 2A pages 111-124.
Read Word: Project 2B pages 128-149
MS Word, Chapter 2 Project 1A
Answer textbook questions on pages 152-153.
Word Chapter 2 Projects 1A & 1B Student Videos (Study Aid)
Word Chapter 2 Study Guide (Study Aid)
MS Word, Chapter 2 Project 1B
Project 2A Skill-Based Training in myitlab
Project 2B Skill-Based Training in myitlab
Word Chapter 2 Grader Project Homework
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Week
Topic/Content
In-Class Assignments
Homework/Due Dates
Do Project 2C Student Resume pages 154-156
Week 5
Feb 11
Chapter 3 Creating Research Papers, Newsletters, and
Merged Mailing Labels
Read Word: Project 3A pages 175-191 noting terms in
bold face type
MS Word, Chapter 3 Project 1A
Answer textbook questions on pages 212-213
Word Chapter 3 Projects 1A & 1B Student Videos (Study Aid)
Word Chapter 3 Study Guide (Study Aid)
MS Word, Chapter 3 Project 1B
Project 3A Skill-Based Training in myitlab
Project 3B Skill-Based Training in myitlab
Read Word: Project 3B pages 194-209 noting terms in
bold face type
Word Chapter 3 Grader Project (Homework)
Word Chapter 3 Grader Project (Homework)
2 quizzes--myitlab Word Chapter 3 Performance and End-of-theChapter Quiz
Word Final
Excel Formula Handout on Portal
Week 6
Feb 17
No School
President’s
Day
Begin: Chapter 1 Creating a Worksheet and Charting
Data
Read Excel: Project 1A pages 235-261 noting terms in
bold face type.
Week 7
Read Excel: Project 1B pages 264-279 noting terms in
bold face type .
Project 1A Skill-Based Training in myitlab
Project 1B Skill-Based Training in myitlab
Excel Chapter 1 Grader Project (Homework)
Excel Chapter 1 Grader Project (Homework)
2 Quizzes---myitlab Excel Chapter 1 Performance and End-of-theChapter Quiz
Feb 25
Week 8
March 4
Using Functions, Creating Tables, and Managing Large
Workbooks
MS Excel, Chapter 1A
MS Excel, Chapter 1B
MS Excel, Chapter 2A
Read Excel: Project 2A pages 306-326 noting terms in
bold face type.
Answer textbook questions on pages 282-283.
Excel Chapter 1 Project 1A & 1B Student Videos (Study Aid)
Excel Chapter 1 Study Guide (Study Aid)
Answer textbook questions on pages 352-353
Excel Chapter 2 Project 1A & 1B Student Videos (Study Aid)
Excel Chapter 2 Study Guide (Study Aid)
Project 2A Skill-Based Training in myitlab
Excel Chapter 2 Grader Project (Homework)
Week 9
March 11
Read Excel: Project 2B pages 330-348 noting terms in
bold face type.
MS Excel, Chapter 2B
Excel Chapter 2 Grader Project (Homework)
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Project 2B Skill-Based Training in myitlab
2 quizzes--myitlab Excel Chapter 2 Performance and End-of-theChapter Quiz
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Week
Week 10
March 18
Spring Break
NO Class
Topic/Content
Analyzing Data with Pie Charts, Line Charts, and What-If
Analysis Tools
Read Excel: Project 3A pages 373-389 noting terms in
bold face type.
In-Class Assignments
MS Excel, Chapter 3A
Homework/Due Dates
Excel Chapter 3 Answer textbook questions on pages 414-415.
Excel Chapter 3 Project 1A & 1B Student Videos (Study Aid)
Excel Chapter 3 Study Guide (Study Aid
Project 3A Skill-Based Training in myitlab
Excel Chapter 3 Grader Project (Homework)
Excel Chapter 3 Grader Project (Homework)
Week 11
March 25
Read Excel: Project 3B pages 392-411 noting terms in
bold face type.
MS Excel, Chapter 3B
Project 3B Skill-Based Training
2 Quizzes--myitlab Excel Chapter 3 Performance and End-of-theChapter Quiz
Week 12
April 1
Nov 5 MW--MS Excel Unit Exam
Nov 6 TTH—MS Excel Unit Exam
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Microsoft Office
PowerPoint
Read PowerPoint: Project 1A pages 656-675 noting
terms in bold face type.
MS Powerpoint, Chapter 1A
MS Excel Unit Exam Due Date: All Sections
MS Powerpoint, Chapter 1B
Powerpoint Chapter 1 Answer textbook questions on pages 694695.
Powerpoint Chapter 1 Project 1A & 1B Student Videos (Study Aid)
Powerpoint Chapter 1 Study Guide (Study Aid)
Project 1A Skill-based training in myitlab
Project 1B Skill-based training in myitlab
Read PowerPoint: Project 1B pages 678-691 noting
terms in bold face type.
PowerPoint Chapter 1 Grader Project (Homework)
PowerPoint Chapter 1 Grader Project (Homework)
2 Quizzes—myitlab PowerPoint Chapter 1 Performance and Endof-the-Chapter Quiz
Week 13
April 8
Chapter 2 Formatting PowerPoint Presentations
Read PowerPoint: Project 2A pages 717-739 noting
terms in bold face type.
MS Powerpoint, Chapter 2A
MS Powerpoint, Chapter 2B
Powerpoint Chapter 2 Answer textbook questions on 758-759.
Powerpoint Chapter 2 Project 1A & 1B Student Videos (Study Aid)
Powerpoint Chapter 2 Study Guide (Study Aid)
Read PowerPoint: Project 2B pages 742-755 noting
terms in bold face type.
Project 2A Skill-Based Training in myitlab
Project 2B Skill-based Training in myitlab
PowerPoint Chapter 2 Grader Project (Homework)
PowerPoint Chapter 2 Grader Project (Homework)
2 quizzes—myitlab PowerPoint Chapter 2 Performance and Endof-the-Chapter Quiz
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Week
Week 14
April 15
Topic/Content
Chapter 3 Enhancing a Presentation with Animation,
Video, Tables, and Charts
Read PowerPoint: Project 3A pages 781-805 noting
terms in bold face type.
In-Class Assignments
MS Powerpoint, Chapter 3A
MS Powerpoint, Chapter 3B
Homework/Due Dates
Powerpoint Chapter 3 Answer textbook questions on pages 822823.
Powerpoint Chapter 3 Project 1A & 1B Student Videos (Study Aid)
Powerpoint Chapter 3 Study Guide (Study Aid)
Project 3A Skill-based Training in myitlab
Project 3B Skill-Based Training in myitlab
Week 15
April 22
Read PowerPoint: Project 3B pages 808-819 noting
terms in bold face type.
PowerPoint Chapter 3 Grader Project (Homework)
2 Quizzes—myitlab PowerPoint Chapter 3 Performance and Endof-the-Chapter Quiz
PowerPoint Chapter 3 Grader Project (Homework)
2 Quizzes—Performance and End-of-the-Chapter
April 28
All quizzes and work due on PowerPoint
PowerPoint Unit Exam
TBA
Finals
Week 16
PowerPoint Unit Exam
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