SSK 1203 Computer Skills for Independent Learning

Module 1: Using computers, LANs, and email for academic coursework

Objectives

When you have completed this module, you should be able to:

• logon to the AUI network
• download, save, and manage files in the Windows operating system
• discuss basic computer hardware and software
• send and receive email and attachments using iNotes
• build and manage iNotes address books and distribution lists
• manage iNotes files and folders

View Tasks Online Module 1 Concepts to Learn Module 1 Task 1: Logon to the Network Module 1 Task 2: Downloading and Saving Files Module 1 Task 3: File Management Module 1 Task 4: Features of the Computer Module 1 Task 5: Buying a Computer Module 1 Task 6: Exploring the Operating System Module 1 Task 7: Exploring the Keyboard Module 1 Task 8: Using iNotes to send Email Module 1 Task 9: Using iNotes Distribution Lists Module 1 Task 10: Sending and Receiving Attachments Module 1 Task 11: File and Message Management in iNotes

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Project

Resources

Example Quiz

Readings

Components of a Computer

Bits Bytes and Megahertz

What Happens When You Turn Your Computer On

What is email?

Rules of Netiquette

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Books on Reserve in the Library

Esteras, S. R. (1999). Infotech: English for computer users. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Lehnert, W. G. (1999). Light on the internet. Reading, Massachusetts: Addison Wesley.