Introduction to Computers

1. Introduction to Computers by Justin Sanders

2. Table of Contents • Introduction • Computer Concepts • Computer Anatomy Lab • Internet Overview • Workplace Issues • Microsoft Office • Word • Excel • Access • PowerPoint • About the Author • Resume

3. Introduction Intro to Computers is a beginner level class that helps the student to better understand basic computer history, appreciate the effects of information technology on people and our environment, and improve skills needed to function in today’s high-tech society. My Intro to Computers experience helped refine the skills I already possessed. I was able to learn about what makes a computer, along with other technological machines, work. Most importantly, Intro to Computers prepared me for the next level in computing courses. Intro to Computers is a terrific entry level course. The course does a good job covering a broad range of topics and helping a student really understand computers. Back to Table of Contents

4. Microsoft Word Microsoft Word is a very easy, yet important, program to master. Concepts learned out of this text were creating, enhancing, and adding special elements to a word document. After finishing this section I was able to create a professional looking document with ease. Click here to see sample work. Back to table of contents

5. Microsoft Excel An Excel worksheet is an electronic grid consisting of rows and columns that performs numeric calculations. Excel is a great program for to keep track of orders in a business. In the text we learned how to create and enhance a worksheet; how to use complex formulas, functions and lists; and how to create a chart. Click here to see sample work. Back to Table of Contents

6. Microsoft Access Microsoft Access is used in making databases. A database is a collection of information organized in columns and rows and stored electronically in a file. A database is good for keeping sales and financial records for a business or even a list of school friends and associates. On top of simply learning how to create a database, we learned how to work with forms and data and create a database report. Click here to see sample work. Back to Table of Contents

7. Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft PowerPoint is a great program for making professional looking presentations. Presentations bring together text and graphics on pages called slides. We learned how to create, as well as, polish and run a presentation. Click here to see sample work. Back to Table of Contents

8. About the Author Justin Sanders is a freshman at Rend Lake College. He is currently earning credits towards an Associates in Science Degree. After earning his Associates he plans to transfer to Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville. At SIU-E he plans to complete graduate school with a degree in Psychology. He hopes to be able to move back home after completing his schooling and eventually start a family in McLeansboro. Click here to see Resume. Back to Table of Contents.