Unit 2: Using Microsoft Windows 7
Lesson 8: Looking at Operating Systems
     Looking at Operating Systems
Lesson 9: Looking at the Windows Desktop
     Looking at the Windows Desktop
     Using the Taskbar
     Looking at a Typical Window
Lesson 10: Starting Windows Applications
     Starting Application Programs
     Using Windows Help and Support
Lesson 11: Looking at Files and Folders
     Understanding Files and Folders
     Creating Folders
     Selecting Files or Folders
     Copying and Moving Files or Folders
     Viewing File or Folder Properties
     Finding Files
Lesson 12: Using the Recycle Bin
     Looking at the Recycle Bin
     Identifying Common Problems with Files
Lesson 13: Customizing System Settings
     Using the Control Panel
Lesson 14: Installing and Uninstalling Programs
     Managing Application Programs

Module 2: Key Applications

Tues., February 28, 2012 - Thurs., March 22, 2012

Exams - Week of March 27, 2012

Unit 3: Common Elements
Lesson 15: Getting Started with Programs
     Sharing Common Elements
     Looking at the Screen
     Using the Quick Access Toolbar
     Using the Ribbon
     Getting Help
     Changing the Program Options
     Working with Files 

Unit 4: Using Microsoft Word 2010
Lesson 16: Creating Documents
     Entering and Editing Text
     Working with Documents
Lesson 17: Manipulating Text
     Selecting Text
     Customizing the View
     Editing Text
     Using Cut, Copy, and Paste
Lesson 18: Formatting Text
     Formatting Text Characters
Lesson 19: Setting Tabs and Indents
     Understanding Tab Settings
     Working with Indents
     Adding Bullets and Numbering
Lesson 20: Proofing Your Document
     Checking the Spelling and Grammar
     Using the Thesaurus
     Finding Items
     Replacing Items
     Using Research Tools
     Using Document Statistics
Lesson 21: Formatting the Document
     Changing Line Spacing
     Setting Paragraph Spacing
     Changing the Page Setup
     Adding Special Characters
     Inserting the Date and Time
Lesson 22: Printing Document
     Previewing the Document
     Printing a Document
Lesson 23: Working with Headers and Footers
     Using Breaks
     Using Headers and Footers
Lesson 24: Using Publishing Format Tools
     What are Publishing Format Tools?
     Working with Styles
     Applying Columns
     Using Footnotes and Endnotes
     Using Hyperlinks
Lesson 25: Working with Graphics
     What are Illustrations?
     Manipulating Graphics
     Drawing Objects
     Editing Shapes
Lesson 26: Working with Tables
     Understanding How Tables Work
     Formatting the Table
     Converting Text or Tables
     Sorting Information in a Table

Lesson 27: Working with Others
     Sharing Information with Others
     Protecting Documents

Unit 5: Using Microsoft Excel 2010
Lesson 28: Getting Started
     Understanding Basic Terminology
     Working with Workbooks
     Entering Data in the Worksheet
Lesson 29: Manipulating the Information
     Selecting Cells
     Making Changes to the Contents
     Managing Worksheets
Lesson 30: Working with Formulas
     Creating Simple Formulas
     Proper Use of Formulas
Lesson 31: Formatting a Worksheet
     What Does Formatting Mean?
Lesson 32: Using Miscellaneous Tools
     Using the Spell Checker
     Sorting Data
     Filtering Information
Lesson 33: Working with Charts
     Understanding Charts
Lesson 34: Getting Ready to Print
     Previewing the Worksheet
     Adding Page Breaks
     Customizing the Printout
     Printing the Worksheet

Unit 6: Using Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
Lesson 35: Getting Started
     What is PowerPoint?
     Working with Presentations
     Displaying Information in the Presentation
Lesson 36: Setting up the Presentation
     Creating a Master Slide
     Managing the Slides
Lesson 37: Working with Text
     Selecting Text Objects
     Manipulating Text
     Formatting Text
Lesson 38: Working with Objects
     Inserting Images
     Creating and Using Tables
     Creating a Chart
     Creating Drawing Objects
     Inserting Multimedia Objects
Lesson 39: Enhancing the Presentation
     Animating Objects
     Applying Slide Transitions

Lesson 40: Bringing It All Together
     Previewing the Presentation
     Running the Slide Show

Module 3: Living Online

Module 3: Getting Connected

Tues., April 3, 2012 - Thurs., April 26, 2012

Exams - Week of May 1, 2012

Unit 7: Getting Connected
Lesson 41: Networking Fundamentals
     Networking Fundamentals
     Benefits of Networking
     Disadvantages of Networking
     Connecting to a Network
Lesson 42: Understanding Electronic Communications
     What is Electronic Communication?
     Using Electronic Communication
     Understanding an E-mail Address
     Using Electronic Communications Appropriately
Lesson 43: Using Microsoft Outlook 2007
     What is Microsoft Office Outlook?

Unit 8: Using the Internet
Lesson 44: Getting Started
     Understanding the World Wide Web
     Looking at Web Pages
Lesson 45: Using a Web Browser
     Using Microsoft Internet Explorer

Lesson 46: Using the Information from the Web
     Retrieving Information from a Web Page
     Printing a Web Page
     Downloading Information
     Customizing the Web Browser
     Identifying Common Web Browser Errors
Lesson 47: Searching for Information
     Finding Items on the Internet
     Using Search Engine Technology
Lesson 48: Qualifying the Information
     Evaluating the Information
     Identifying Ethical Issues
     Impacting Society
Lesson 49: The Risks of Computing
     Protecting Your Data or Computer
     Preventing Personal Injuries
     Identifying Software Threats
Lesson 50: Using the Internet Responsibly
     Restricting Access
     Protecting Yourself
     Keeping Up with Technology
     Looking at Personal Responsibilities