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PC and Internet Tutor is suitable for new or advanced users, individually or in groups, at home or in the organization. Meeting the highest e-learning instructional design standards, PC and Internet Tutor

is modular
incorporates a comprehensive glossary
utilizes Web links
is audio and text enabled
allows bookmarking
is graphically illustrated and animated
includes modular objectives and summaries, topic questions, simulated exercises, and scored testing
is easily navigable
is accessible to English first and second-language speakers
costs only $49.00 (Single User License)

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Module	Content	Topic
Introducing the PC	Module aim and objectives
	Defining the PC	• The hardware of a PC • The origin of the PC
	How PCs work	• Bits and bytes • The role of software
	Using PCs to communicate	• Using a PC for communicating
	Module summary
Hardware	Module aim and objectives
	The motherboard	• The motherboard • The microprocessor • RAM • ROM and cache memory • Buses, expansion slots, and ports
	Storage media	• Storage devices • Optical disks and tape
	Common input and output devices	• Common input devices • Monitors • Printers • Sound
	Specialized input and output devices	• Specialized input devices • Specialized output devices
	Communication devices	• Modems • Network cards
	Exercise	• Communication devices
	Module summary
Using your computer	Module aim and objectives
	The operating system	• Introducing the operating system • Files • Commonly used operating systems
	Getting acquainted with Windows 98	• Operating system features • Opening and resizing windows • Switching between windows
	Exercise	• Identifying screen elements
	Working with files	• Exploring the file structure • Working with file icons • Moving and copying files
	System settings and maintenance	• Customizing desktop features • Maintaining and securing your system
	Module summary
Application software	Module aim and objectives
	Overview of application software	• Application types • Restrictions
	Installation	• Installation options • Installing an application
	Office management	• Word processors • Formatting and moving text • Spreadsheets • Creating a spreadsheet • Databases
	Exercise	• Using a spreadsheet application
	Graphics and multimedia	• Multiple uses • Using a graphics application • Using audio and video players
	Education and entertainment	• Educational and reference programs • Games and entertainment
	Module summary
Internet basics	Module aim and objectives
	An overview of the Internet	• History • TCP/IP • Using the Internet
	Internet services	• Information retrieval services • Communication services • The World Wide Web
	Connection considerations	• Determining your needs • Connection options
	Getting connected	• Hardware requirements • Installing a modem • Internet service providers • Setting up a connection • Configuring the connection • Establishing a dial-up connection
	Module summary
Starting out on the Web	Module aim and objectives
	Browsing the Web	• The browser interface • Navigating • Saving pages for future access • Speeding up web access
	Exercise	• Using your browser
	Searching the Web	• Types of search service • Using search engines and web directories
	Web security	• Undesirable and malicious content • Configuring your security settings • Viruses
	Web commerce	• Online shopping and banking • Security issues • Digital certificates
	Module summary
Communicating on the Internet	Module aim and objectives
	Introducing e-mail	• Using e-mail • Delivering e-mail • E-mail privacy and encryption • The e-mail message header
	Using e-mail	• Configuring your e-mail software • Using Outlook Express • Sending and receiving messages
	Exercise	• Sending e-mail
	Newsgroups	• Usenet newsgroups • Newsgroups principles • News-reading software • Participating in newsgroups
	Internet chat	• Real-time conversation • Using Microsoft Chat
	Video conferencing	• Virtual meetings • Using Netmeeting
	Module summary
Creating web pages	Module aim and objectives
	Design guidelines	• Considering content and your audience • Structure and layout • Choosing tools
	HTML basics	• Introducing HTML • Formatting text with HTML • Inserting hyperlinks • Creating a web page
	Exercise	• Creating a personal home page
	Using a WYSIWYG application	• Introducing FrontPage Express • Using FrontPage Express
	Web site publishing	• Obtaining Web space • Transferring web pages • Popularizing your web site
	Module summary
Course Tests	Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Module 7 Module 8	• Introducing the PC • Hardware • Using your computer • Application software • Internet basics • Starting out on the Web • Communicating on the Internet • Creating web pages

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