Internet
Internet Explorer 8 will be used during these courses but many of the features will be common to Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome, so if you use one of the other Internet browsers there should be little difference apart from the layout of the screen and the setting of various options.
Internet Stage 1
Prerequisites: At least Windows Stage 2 but File Management is also desirable.
Course Content: Start Internet Browser - Examine the browser window components - Understand common terms - Effectively use navigation bars and hyperlinks - Use the Toolbar icons - Home / Page / View Source / Tools - Understand the Pop-up Blocker - Activate the Menu Bar - Use Favourites and Bookmarks - Understand and use the web history - Understand the use of the Information Bar - Understand the Smartscreen Filter - Understand the Internet Address - Use tabbed browsing.
Internet Stage 2
Prerequisites: At least Windows Stage 2 but File Management is also desirable.
Course Content: Add and organize Favourites or Bookmarks - Add a second home page (tab). Set Internet Options: Security, Privacy, Programs, Advanced - Set Protected Mode - Use the right click on Command Bar, graphics, text - Use tabbed browsing - Find search provider. Set the search engine - Examine all Menu Bar options - Investigate software sites - Download software - Use Express Cleanup - Examine links on the ComputerPals site - View Adobe Acrobat pages - Send an e-mail from within the browser - Send a Web page and a link to a Web page - Visit a secure web site
Internet & Email Security
Bring along a flash drive if you have one.
This is a new course for 2012 and is a "must do" course if you use the Internet or receive and send e-mails:
- What sort of protection do you have for your computer & to protect you against identity theft?
- Do you have the latest version of your anti-virus software?
- What is the most appropriate defence software for your computer?
- Do you understand the differences between viruses, trojans, worms and rootbots??
- How can you avoid spam??
- How can you protect your identity both online and offline?
- Do you know the latest scams that are becoming increasingly common?
- If you answer NO to any of these questions, you need to enrol for this Internet and Email Security course .
Google
Prerequisites: Skill with using a web browser (Internet Explorer / Firefox / Chrome)
Course Content: Download, install and configure the Google Toolbar - Understand how Google works - Understand queries - Refine searches - Advanced searches - Change search categories - Web search features - New Google services - Google Earth - Google Earth operation - Google tools - Understand blogs - Establish an account - Set up an iGoogle home page - Set preferences - Learn about the company - Explore Google Docs
These courses combine Outlook Express (Windows XP only), Windows Mail and Windows Live Mail. Many of the features are common to other e-mail clients and the skills can be transferred.
E-mail Stage 1 - Notes for Outlook Express and Windows Mail ONLY
Prerequisites: At least Windows Stage 2 and File Management.
Course Content: Start E-Mail Program - Send an e-mail - Read an e-mail - Customise the Inbox layout - Explore the Inbox Menu Bar - Examine the Menu options for file, edit, view, tool and message - Examine the Inbox Toolbar - Explore the New Message Screen - Explore the New Message Menu Bar options - Format an E-mail - Set common e-mail options.
E-mail Stage 2: Notes for Outlook Express and Windows Mail ONLY
Prerequisites: E-mail Stage 1
Course Content: Make New Folders - Add individual contacts - Import the contact list from another e-mail client - Export the contact list to another e-mail client - Organise the Contacts into Groups - Develop message rules - Set Junk-E-mail options - Read suspect e-mails - Forward an e-mail - Understand common mistakes when forwarding e-mails - Attach a file to an e-mail - Attach a photograph to an e-mail - Insert a graphic in an e-mail - Set e-mail security options - Set up an e-mail account
Windows Live Mail Stage 1: This is distinct from other e-mail courses.
Recommended as one of the alternative e-mail clients for use in Windows 7 (or in other versions of Windows).
Prerequisites: Windows 7 and Windows Live Mail installed. At least Windows Stage 2 and File Management.
Course Content: Start Windows Live Mail - Send an e-mail - Read an e-mail - Use the Inbox ribbons - Customise the Inbox layout - Explore the New Message Screen - Format an E-mail - Set common e-mail options.
Windows Live Mail Stage 2 : This is distinct from other e-mail courses.
Prerequisites: Windows Live Mail Stage 1
Course Content: Make New Folders - Add individual contacts - Import the contact list from another e-mail client - Export the contact list to another e-mail client - Organise the Contacts into Groups - Develop message rules - Set Junk-E-mail options - Read suspect e-mails - Forward an e-mail - Understand common mistakes when forwarding e-mails - Attach a file to an e-mail - Attach a photograph to an e-mail - Insert a graphic in an e-mail - Set e-mail security options - Set up a second e-mail account.
Gmail: This is distinct from other e-mail courses.
Recommended as one of the alternative e-mail clients for use in Windows 7 (or in other versions of Windows).
Prerequisites: At least Windows Stage 2 and File Management.
Course Content: Set up a Gmail Account - Add contacts - Import contacts from other sources. Form contact groups - Send an e-mail - Send a group e-mail - Understand the use of Bcc: field. Reply to an e-mail - Format a message - Send attachments - Use spell check - Use Help