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Computer Applications

Week 5. Computer Applications. Class Website Link. http://sites.google.com/site/marcscomputerapplicationsclass/. Grades so far. Did you get the e-mail? Save individual questions for break or worktime. Networking. A Typical Computer Networking Setup

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Computer Applications

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  1. Week 5 Computer Applications

  2. Class Website Link • http://sites.google.com/site/marcscomputerapplicationsclass/

  3. Grades so far • Did you get the e-mail? • Save individual questions for break or worktime

  4. Networking

  5. A Typical Computer Networking Setup • http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/a-typical-computer-networking-setup0.html

  6. Computer Networking Document • Download the file titled “Computer Networking (Part 2).docx”

  7. Terms • Protocol • rules determining the format and transmission of data

  8. Video Explanation • EMail Basics: What is CC, BCC, POP3, IMAP, SMTP, MIME, ASCII • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5RAPvKYmaE • We will watch up to 5 minutes

  9. Explanation of terms • POP3 • How e-mails get from one place to another • IMAP

  10. Introduction to Powerpoint • PowerPoint 2007 Demo: Create a basic presentation quickly • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUqIDs5MZxM

  11. More advanced effects in Powerpoint • Commonly used to “dress-up” your presentations. • Headers and footers • Transition • Animation • Action buttons

  12. Headers and Footers • Guide to headers and footers in PowerPoint • http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/powerpoint2007/ss/091030header-footer-powerpoint.htm • The Basics • Insert>Header & Footer

  13. Slide Transitions • Check this page for explanation • http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/powerpoint2007/ss/07transitions.htm • Basics • Animations Tab>See the ribbon for most popular>hover mouse to see example

  14. Animations in Powerpoint 2007 • Basics • Animation Tab>Animate • Adding Custom Animation in PowerPoint 2007 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDj5wgmxu9Q • View this tutorial for information on Custom animations if you would like to get creative

  15. Action Buttons • PowerPoint 2007 Demo: Assign an action to a button or picture in your presentation • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9JH30zt_CA • Text instructions • http://www.internet4classrooms.com/pp_buttons_show_07.htm

  16. Homework Assignment • Grab “Homework9.docx” from the class webpage

  17. Quiz • Grab “Quiz9.pdf” from the class website • Post your answers on the class blog section titled Quiz9

  18. More Extra Credit • Grab the “Extra Credit (Remodeling Estimator).docx” • You will also need “Remodeling Estimator.xlsx” • And “Floor Plan.pdf”

  19. Quiz10 • Go to the Class Website and grab the document titled “Quiz10” • Answer the questions on the Class Blog • Same rules as last quiz

  20. Mail Merge • Used when you want to send the same document to many people. • Changes the contact information for you • Name • Address • Etc.

  21. Mail Merge • Grab “Client List.xlsx” from class website • Also grab “Mail Merge Letter.docx” • We are going to watch this video, follow along and do the assignment with the video • Mail Merge using Word 2007 and Excel 2007 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9ExKwXQ3KQ

  22. Group Project • Groups of two • Pick a partner for an in-class assignment

  23. Group Projects • Find information on your topic • Prepare to present it in a form of your choice • Remember search suggestions • Presentation options • Word, Excell, Powerpoint, Photoshop • Blog, Wiki, Google Doc, etc.

  24. Possible Topics

  25. Computer Security • What to know about keeping others out of your computer

  26. Computer Data Security • How should you protect your information • Securing a file

  27. Backing up your work • Methods • Personal Philosophy • Recommendations

  28. Antivirus Protection • Options, costs (in a table?) • What to watch out for • Solutions to common problems • Recommendations

  29. Suspicious results and strange behavior: Strange pop-ups and other malware • http://www.google.com/support/websearch/bin/answer.py?answer=8091

  30. Basic System Troubleshooting • How to solve problems • What to look for • How to avoid problems • Common problems

  31. Basic Maintenance • What to do • How to do it • What is recommended • How often

  32. System Optimization • How to maximize speed • How to speed up your system • How to keep your system fast • Maintenance • Recommendations

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