during lab
During lab one, your lab instructor will go over key information pertaining to your specific lab section such as needed e-mail addresses, useful web sites, the lab syllabus, and other general information which will put you on the right track for your semester long lab journey.
In addition, the text specified on the "prior to lab" section will be covered during class.
Topics to be discussed from the Microsoft Office 2007 lab book include:
Windows Vista Operating System
Formatting of Disks
Manipulation of Files and Folders
Resume Creation Using Microsoft Word 2007
Visit the CIS 1055 Website
All the information you need in order to complete lab assignments, view schedules and important resources, watch training videos on some of the software, and find information about your instructors are on this page. The URL to view the CIS 1055 website is http://isc.temple.edu/cis1055. There is also a mirror (identical) site on another server just in case the isc server crashes - http://ww2.cis.temple.edu/cis1055. Since you are currently at the CIS 1055 website, the links are not active.
You should write down and memorize one or both of these addresses since you will use them every week.
Learn About Listserv and E-mail
Access Your E-Mail On the Web
Your instructor will demonstrate how to access your e-mail from any web browser. This is useful when you find yourself away from home or off campus. The link to view your e-mail online is https://tumail.temple.edu
Joining Your Class Listserv
Using the e-mail system above (https://tumail.temple.edu), you will sign up for your class listserv. Once you sign up for the listserv you will post a message to the listserv which must include:
* your full name
* your full Temple e-mail address (feel free to add any additional e-mail addresses)
* your lab section number
* one paragraph of information introducing yourself to your classmates
* a brief statement detailing what you most want to learn from this lab class
For more information detailing how to join a listserv, post a message to a listserv, and unsubscribe from a listserv (once the semester is over) visit the listserv supplemental information page.
Windows Vista - Did You Know?
Taking care of computer files is very important when using a computer. You should always know where your files are and always keep your files in more than one place. Having your files on multiple disks to protect the originals from any type of mishap is known as a backup. When you go to make a backup it is a good idea to format the disk first if it is a new disk or a disk someone is giving you. Just make sure there is nothing on the disk you might want later. Formatting a disk will erase any current data permanently while going through the formatting process.
Did you know how lucky you are to use present day computers? Using a computer has become easier with developments like the graphical user interface (GUI). A GUI will allow you to just point to a picture (icon) of a file on your disk and double click to open it. You do not even have to open the program first, as the computer will open the program automatically. This magic is the result of something known as an associated document or associated file. An associated document/file is a computer file that is associated with a specific program which is generally programmed when the software is installed on the computer. For example, all PowerPoint files will show on your disk as an orange and white slide show icon and when that icon is double clicked, PowerPoint will open on your computer and then your file will be opened. Pretty cool!
Be sure you read all of the information in your lab book about file management. At a minimum, you want to be able to create folders on your disk to help organize your files. Pick good names for folders and files and keep in mind you can create folder and file names up to 255 characters. That should give you lots of options. Don't be afraid to put folders in folders. That is allowed with Windows and will often help you to be more organized then just putting all your files into the root directory of the drive.
Additional information about Windows Vista and file management can be found on the handout from the Prior To Lab 1 section.
What you should know after Lab 1
Each week, at the bottom of the "during lab" section you will find a list of key terms you should know as well as techniques you should be able to perform after reading the book and sitting in on the lab. These lists will help you focus on what to study for your weekly quizzes. Please note - your first quiz will come directly from the handout of information about Windows Vista and file management.
After Lab 1 you should be able to:
* Identify and use various components of the Windows desktop
* Identify and use the components of a window
* Identify and use the taskbar
* Use dialog boxes
* Distinguish between documents and folders
* Name, rename, delete, and copy documents and folders
* Answer all of the questions on the file management handout
* Create a folder and nested folder
* Format a disk
* Save a file from a web page to your USB flash drive
* Open Microsoft Word
* Create a resume using Microsoft Word
* Print a Microsoft Word document
* Join the class listserv
* Post a message to the class listserv
* Open, read, and delete e-mail from your Temple University e-mail account
* Memorize your Temple University e-mail address
See? You learned a lot already! A good way to know if you have mastered these techniques is to try to explain the process to someone or to see if you can write the process down on paper. |
