Learning to Use Your Computer - Softcover

Bessant, Ms Angela

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0435455478 ISBN 13: 9780435455477

Publisher: Heinemann, 2002

Synopsis

• Ideal for those returning to learning, and can be used with introduction, taster and short IT courses, or with pre-CLAIT candidates.
• Covers basic computer concepts and computer skills in plain English, and will enable your students to decide whether they want to take their computer skills any further.
• Contains sections on word processing, using email, spreadsheets, databases and an introduction to the internet.
• Includes help for students with numeracy or literacy problems, and covers many basic life skills such as letter writing, simple household calculations using a spread sheet and sending an email.
• The book contains just the right information for the student to complete their set task, and doesn’t include extra redundant material, ensuring your students are really focused on the task in hand.
• Screen shots and diagrams help ensure your students are really following what they are doing on screen.
• Any new words are explained in plain English, with a useful glossary of common terms and acronyms. This helps students grasp the technical terms early on, and really feel they are part of the world of computers.

About this title

From the Author

This book addresses the need for a text for absolute beginners to computing - those who have never used a computer before (including those with computer phobia) - and for those who feel that although they have some knowledge of the basics they really want to clarify things so that they feel more confident and in control when coping with basic tasks. This will enable them to decide whether they want to take their computing skills a step further, through structured courses and qualifications or for their own personal satisfaction.
The book is divided into a series of common tasks, including writing a letter and printing an envelope, creating adverts, minutes of meetings and a CV, household budgets, using Excel as a database, web and email activities and personalising your computer. Each task can be attempted at one sitting and at the learner's own pace. The tasks are written in non-technical language with any new domain words explained in plain English. The emphasis is on providing enough information to complete the set task so that the learner is not overwhelmed. There are ample screen shots to make the tasks as straightforward as possible. There are hints and tips on, for example, shortcuts; solutions to common errors or misconceptions if things seem to be going not quite right. The emphasis is on confidence building through doing. There are quick reference guides and practice tasks for consolidation of skills. There is also a glossary of common terms and acronyms to enable 'talking the talk'.
The book uses Windows 98, Office 2000, Internet Explorer 5 and Outlook Express 5.

Synopsis

This text approaches computer skills for adult learners with basic or no prior knowledge of computers. It covers basic computer concepts and computer skills in plain English, including word processing, using e-mail, and spreadsheets in addition to everyday applications of computer use.

Edition details

• Publisher: Heinemann
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0435455478
• ISBN 13: 9780435455477
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176