Computer Applications I

Module 1 - Operating System Interface

1. Perform the four basic mouse operations and utilize keyboard shortcuts.
2. Obtain online Help while using an application.
3. Understand and use directory structures and paths in file management.
4. Use a file manager to: identify directory structures and paths; select, copy and move one file or group of files or folders; create, rename and delete a file or folder.

Module 2  - Word Processing

1. Create, save, preview, print, close, open, and edit a document.
2. Proofread and correct all types of documents with the spelling and grammar checker, and thesaurus.
3. Enhance documents with character, paragraph and global formatting features.
4. Adjust margins and line spacing.
5. Create headers and/or footers.
6. Use and modify styles.
7. Adjust page breaks and section breaks.
8. Insert special symbols, bullets, and enumerations.
9. Create custom tab settings.
10. Create citations, and footnotes and/or endnotes.
11. Create documents with the aid of wizards and templates.
12. Create and use both autocorrect and autotext features.
13. Insert, complete and format a table.
14. Address and print preview envelopes and mailing labels.
15. Use graphic features like colouring, shading, wordart, smartart, and page borders to enhance a document.
16. Import, edit and format clip art and pictures, including setting text wrap options.
17. Generate form letters and mailing labels.
18. Design a newsletter utilizing columns and graphic elements.

Module 3 - Spreadsheet

1. Create a simple report with an embedded chart.
2. Create financial reports that facilitate both "what-if" analysis.
3. Use SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN and IF functions.
4. Construct basic formulae (including a review of the order of operations).
5. Use relative, absolute and 3-D referencing in building formulas.
6. Create a variety of chart sheets.

Module 4 - Email 

1. Compose, send, receive, forward and respond to email messages.
2. Create, organize, store and print contact lists.
3. Create meetings and appointments in online calendars.
4. Display, print and work with calendars in assorted views.