Basic Computer Skills MOOC

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  • Navigation

    3:00
  • Pretest: Modules 1-3

    20:00
  • Pretest: Modules 4-6

    30:00
  • Pretest: Modules 7-9

    20:00

• 1. Use Computing Devices

  • 1.1 Use the Mouse

    21:00
  • 1.2 Identify Computer Devices

    25:00
  • 1.3 Operate a Computer and Printer

    24:00
  • 1.4 Use Computing Devices Test

    10:00

• 2. Navigate an Operating System

  • 2.1 Examine the Windows Operating System

    28:00
  • 2.2 Use Windows and the Windows 7 Operating System

    33:00
  • 2.3 Use Personalization Features & Access Software Programs

    32:00
  • 2.4 Navigate an Operating System Test

    10:00

• 3. Use a Keyboard Effectively

  • 3.1 Explore the Keyboard

    27:00
  • 3.2 Practice Keyboarding Mechanics

    28:00
  • 3.3 Use the Keyboard

    32:00
  • 3.4 Use a Keyboard Effectively Test

    15:00

• 4. Create Documents using Word Processing Software

  • 4.1 Explore Microsoft Word

    26:00
  • 4.2 Manage Your Documents

    22:00
  • 4.3 Edit Your Documents

    27:00
  • 4.4 Create Documents Using Word Processing Software Test

    15:00

• 5. Demonstrate Basic Email Functions

  • 5.1 Explore Email 

    29:00
  • 5.2 Create and Send Email

    29:00
  • 5.3 Create Email Attachments

    17:00
  • 5.4 Manage Your Email Account

    25:00
  • 5.5 Examine Email Netiquette and Safety

    18:00
  • 5.6 Demonstrate Basic Email Functions Test

    16:00

• 6. Perform Basic File Management Techniques

  • 6.1 Create and Organize Files

    31:00
  • 6.2 How to Manage and Back Up Files

    16:00
  • 6.3 Search Files and Folders

    24:00
  • 6.4 Perform Basic File Management Techniques Test

    15:00

• 7. Use the Internet

  • 7.1 Access the Internet

    14:00
  • 7.2 Search the Internet

    21:00
  • 7.3 Use the Internet Test

    10:00

• 8. Explore Social Media

  • 8.1 Explore Social Media

    15:00
  • 8.2 Create an Online Identity

    15:00
  • 8.3 Social Media Communication and Etiquette

    20:00
  • 8.4 Explore Social Media Test

    10:00

• 9. Manage Personal Data

  • 9.1 Surf the Internet Securely

    24:00
  • 9.2 Identify Security Features and Threats

    28:00
  • 9.3 Use Security Software

    21:00
  • 9.4 Manage Personal Data Test

    10:00