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Project 6: Technology


Goal 1: Learn to use PC apps.



Goal 1: Learn how to use PC apps.



Choices


A Use tutorials for Microsoft Word or LibreOffice Writer.


  1. Get started with video tutorials for Microsoft Word. Learn basic skills such as writing, editing, formatting text, page layout, etc.
  2. Watch this video to learn essentials for getting started with Word.

    Beginner's Guide to Microsoft Word—18:27 - 2018



  3. Use the GCFLearnFree online tutorials 1-17 for basic Microsoft Word 2016 skills.
  4. Use the GCFLearnFree online tutorials 18-24 for Microsoft Word 2016 additional skills.
  5. Use the Digital Unite online tutorials for How to Use Microsoft Word. Then follow the "Next" links (lower right) to study each additional topic. Topics include how to start and move around in a document, how to change fonts and sizes, how to copy and paste, etc.
  6. Check out the LibreOffice Getting Started document.

    Getting Started with Writer

  7. For more information on using Writer, use these tutorials for LibreOffice Writer.

    LibreOffice Tutorials


B Use tutorials for Microsoft Excel or LibreOffice Calc.


  1. Get started with video tutorials for Microsoft Excel. Watch the "Workbooks and cells" series to get an intro to Excel, design workbooks, and add text and data to spreadsheets.
  2. Use the GCFLearnFree online tutorials 1-17 for Microsoft Excel to learn basic skills.
  3. Use the GCFLearnFree online tutorials 18-24 to learn additional skills.
  4. Use the Digital Unite online tutorials on How to Use Microsoft Excel. Then follow the "Next" links (lower right) to study each additional topic. Topics include learning about spreadsheets, creating a budget spreadsheet, doing sums and percentages, etc.
  5. Get started with these tutorials for Calc.

    LibreOffice Calc Tutorials

  6. For more information on using Calc, use the LibreOffice Getting Started document.

    Getting Started with Calc


C Use tutorials for Microsoft PowerPoint, LibreOffice Impress, and other graphics programs.


  1. Get started with video tutorials for Microsoft PowerPoint. Watch the "Presentations and text" series to get an intro to PowerPoint, create presentations, and add and format text.
  2. Explore the GCFLearnFree online tutorials 1-12 to learn basic PowerPoint skills.
  3. Explore the GCFLearnFree online tutorials 13-19 to learn additional PowerPoint skills.
  4. Use the Digital Unite tutorials for How to Use Microsoft PowerPoint. Follow the "Next" links (lower right) to study each additional topic. Topics include how to start and move around in a document, how to change fonts and sizes, how to copy and paste, etc.

  5. Get started with this tutorial for Impress.

    Create Your First Presentation

  6. For more information on using Impress, use the LibreOffice Getting Started document.

    Getting Started with Impress

  7. Learn about basic graphics tools.

    RIV: Basic Graphics


D Use tutorials for email features and Microsoft Outlook.


  1. Learn about email, chat, and instant messaging.

    Email

  2. Get started with Microsoft Outlook. Watch the "Sending, receiving, and organizing" series to get an intro to Outlook, send and receive emails, and organize your emails..
  3. Follow this tutorial for using Outlook.

    Outlook Tutorial