ALTW 206: BEGINNING WORD PROCESSING
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2021 |
| Units: | 3 |
| Hours: | 3 lecture per week (36 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in ALTW 112. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Credit Course Basic Skills |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- A successful student will be able to demonstrate ability to save files to and retrieve files from a flash drive.
- A successful student will be able to produce and format a Word document.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Utilize Microsoft Word application
B. Increase typing speed
C. Utilize Function keys and insert commands into documents or Microsoft Word commands
D. Utilize graphic/clip art functions in variety of documents
E. Utilize "Save As" function and send as attachment
F. Store and file documents in different formats
G. Retrieve documents from a flash drive, internet, hard drive and other platforms
H. Familiarize with other data processing applications
I. Utilize Google Chrome
Course Content
A. Utilize Microsoft Word application
1. Typing
2. Tabs and Ribbons
3. Function commands
4. Spell check
5. Format and page set-up
B. Increase typing speed
1. Typing tutorial programs
C. Utilize Function keys and insert commands into documents
1. Inserting and editing images on a document
2. Copy and paste an image from the internet
3. Save an image from the internet and retrieve it for the document
4. New file folders
5. Save hard drive, USB, Google Docs
6. Store and file documents in different formats
7. Retrieval of documents
D. Utilize graphic/clip art functions in variety of documents
1. Graphic functions
2. Sizing
E. Utilize "Save As" function and send as attachment
1. Mechanics in variety of protocols types
F. Store and file documents in different formats
1. Organization
2. Desktop
G. Utilize Google Chrome
1. Data processing
2. Attachments
3. Store and file docs
4. Send attachments
Lab Content
Not applicable.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
B. Computer laboratory facilities with Macintosh or personal computer.
Method(s) of Evaluation
Class participation
Team assignments
Classroom assignments and projects
Typing practice
Homework
Quiz and final exam
Method(s) of Instruction
Demonstration
Web tutorials
Lecture
Cooperative learning
Peer demonstration
Homework
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Lambert, Joan. Word 2019 Step by Step, 1st ed.. 2019.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
A. Hard copy and web tutorial instructions on variety of learning concepts and practices in using Microsoft Word.
B. Reflection essays on field trips, class discovery, guest speakers.
C. Creation of fliers to be used for the promotion of various internship sites.
D. Reading online tutorials to reinforce Microsoft Word functions.