Microsoft Windows XP: Introduction

Course Description

Overview: Students will create documents, organize files, work with Windows Messenger, create an efficient work environment, work with media, clean up their system, and find information on the Internet.

Prerequisites:
· Introduction to Personal Computers Using Windows 98: or equivalent experience.

Delivery Method: Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Benefits: Students will gain the skills needed to create a document, organize files, work with Windows Messenger, create an efficient work environment, work with media, clean up their system, and find information on the Internet.

Target student: The target student for this course is a user who has worked with basic computer concepts and gained skills related to IBM and compatible computers.

Performance-Based Objectives
Lesson objectives help students become comfortable with the course, and also provide a means to evaluate learning. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
· Create a document by using WordPad.
· Organize the contents of a hard drive by using Windows Explorer.
· Communicate instantly with others by using Windows Messenger.
· Create an efficient work environment by using the Control Panel and Accessibility programs.
· Perform a variety of media tasks by using the Help and Support Center and Media Player.
· Clean up a system by using My Computer and the Recycle Bin.
· Find information on the Internet by using Internet Explorer.


Course Content

Lesson 1: Creating a Document in Windows
Topic 1A: Launch a Program
Topic 1B: Create a Document
Topic 1C: Save a Document
Topic 1D: Preview and Print a Document
Topic 1E: Cut, Copy, and Paste Information

Lesson 2: Organizing Files
Topic 2A: Find Files
Topic 2B: Create Folders
Topic 2C: Move Files
Topic 2D: Create Shortcuts

Lesson 3: Working with Windows Messenger
Topic 3A: Create a Microsoft Passport Account
Topic 3B: Add Contacts
Topic 3C: Send and Receive Instant Messages
Topic 3D: Change Windows Messenger Options

Lesson 4: Creating an Efficient Work Environment
Topic 4A: Change Mouse Properties
Topic 4B: Change a Volume Property
Topic 4C: Change the Display Properties
Topic 4D: Switch Users
Topic 4E: Work with Accessibility Programs

Lesson 5: Researching and Using Windows Media Player
Topic 5A: Use Help and Support
Topic 5B: Create Your Favorites
Topic 5C: Play a Video
Topic 5D: Apply a Skin

Lesson 6: Cleaning Up Your System
Topic 6A: Check System Capacity
Topic 6B: Analyze Your Hard Drive
Topic 6C: Delete Your Files and Folders
Topic 6D: Empty the Recycle Bin

Lesson 7: Finding Information on the Internet
Topic 7A: Browse the Internet
Topic 7B: Move to Specific Internet Sites
Topic 7C: Use Favorites to Return to Internet Sites
Topic 7D: Shut Down Windows