Computer Literacy BASICS: A Comprehensive Guide to IC3, 5th Edition

Bring your computer literacy course back to the BASICS. COMPUTER LITERACY BASICS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO IC3 provides an introduction to computer concepts and skills, which maps to the newest Computing Core Certification (IC3) standards. Designed with new learners in mind, this text covers Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online – everything students need to pass the IC3 exam, and finish the course as confident computer users.

Table of Contents

Module 1: Computing Fundamentals
Lesson 1: Computers and Operating Systems
Lesson 2: Software and Hardware Interaction
Lesson 3: Windows File Management
Lesson 4: Operating System Customization
Lesson 5: Computer Hardware
Lesson 6: Classifying and Evaluating Computers
Lesson 7: Software Management
Lesson 8: Software Usage
Lesson 9: Computer Troubleshooting
Lesson 10: Data and Hardware Protection

Module 2: Key Applications
Lesson 11: Exploring Microsoft Office 2013
Lesson 12: Getting Started with Word Essentials
Lesson 13: Editing and Formatting Documents
Lesson 14: Sharing Documents
Lesson 15: Working with Tables
Lesson 16: Enhancing Documents
Lesson 17: Working with Graphics
Lesson 18: Getting Started with Excel Essentials
Lesson 19: Organizing and Enhancing Worksheets
Lesson 20: Creating Formulas and Charting Data
Lesson 21: Getting Started with PowerPoint Essentials
Lesson 22: Enhancing Presentations with Multimedia Effects
Lesson 23: Getting Started with Access Essentials
Lesson 24: Managing and Reporting Database Information

Module 3: Living Online
Lesson 25: Network Fundamentals
Lesson 26: Communication Services
Lesson 27: Communications and Collaboration
Lesson 28: Using the Internet and the World Wide Web
Lesson 29: Web Content
Lesson 30: Technology and Society
Lesson 31: Computer Safety and Ethics
Living Online: IC3 Pretest

Appendix A: Using Windows 7
Appendix B: A Comprehensive Guide to IC3