Understanding Windows 7

aka:  Navigating the Territory for the Beginner Computer User

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One, 2-hour class

Fee:  $5.00

NOTE:  These classes should be taken by students who are used to using a computer operating system like Windows XP or Windows Vista and are looking for an overview of the new Windows 7 operating system.  This course is not designed for students who are acquiring their first computer and have no computer experience.  If you are that student, please enroll in the Windows 7 Introduction and Windows 7 Files and Folders classes which will be offered in April, 2010.

• Prerequi sites: 

1. Computer Intro XP or Vista or Windows 7 or equivalent experience,
2. Vista or Windows 7 installed on the home computer

• Course Description: 
  
  Windows 7 is the latest operating system released by Microsoft.  This class provides an overview of the system and the skills you will need to navigate this operating system.  Students are required to complete Computer Intro XP, Vista or Windows 7 BEFORE taking this class.  This class is also the REQUIRED PREREQUISITE for Windows 7 Email Options and Windows 7 Internet Browsers.  We recommend that you take all three Windows 7 classes, beginning with this one.  This course is designed for students who have recently upgraded to Windows 7 from either Vista or XP and are interested in learning how to navigate this new system.  While the functions of the computer remain the same in all operating systems, learning to navigate and understand these functions are the primary goals of this course.  Come on in and learn to navigate with us!

Performance Objectives:  By the completion of this class, you will be able to: 

• Name and identify the components on the Windows 7 Desktop
• Name the parts and functions of a window
• Open, maximize, minimize, restore, and close a window
• Change the size and shape of a window
• Move an open window   
• Open multiple windows and arrange them in various patterns on the Desktop   
• Create, name, and save a simple text document.
• Create folders for storing files
• Move, copy, delete, and restore files
• Use several of the accessories and system tools included in Windows

12/2009