Introduction to Microsoft 101 (Powerpoint, Word, Sway, and Excel)

This course covers 4 Microsoft programs-
** Microsoft Word
** Microsoft PowerPoint
** Microsoft Sway (a lesser known program that has huge potential)
** Microsoft Excel

(Most students have free access to Microsoft with a school email address.  Check out their website for details.  I also choose to have a monthly subscription.  If you are looking for advice on the best way to acquire the program email me prior to class.)

I am a certified Microsoft Innovative Educator and received my training live from Microsoft directly.

Weeks  1 and 2-
Microsoft Word
Students will type a document and use features in Word.  Students will write about a topic of their choice.  If they have something that needs typing for another class they can use it here.
** Planning your writing
** Overview of the toolbar
** Character formatting
** Page setup
** Templates
** Spelling and grammar checks
** Titles and headers
** Adding tables


Week 3 and 4
PowerPoint
Students can create a PowerPoint on anything they want, if they have a project to do for another class they can do it with this class.
** Plan out a presentation before beginning your work
** Learn about the different toolbars
** How to apply and change themes
** Learn how to add images and resize
** Learn about other types of content you can add to your slides
** Learn how to change colors and fonts
** Apply animations to slides
** Templates and design ideas

Week 5 
Microsoft Sway
(This one isn't as familiar but has great potential.  If you want to see samples before enrolling your learner let me know.)
Students can create a Sway on anything they want, if they have a project to do for another class they can do it with this class.** Plan out a presentation before beginning your work
** Learn about the different options
** How to apply and change themes
** Learn how to add images and resize
** Learn about other types of content you can add to your presentation
** Templates

Week 6 
Microsoft Excel
** Learn about formatting cells
** Understanding the ribbon and options
** Learning basic formulas
** Adding color and style to your spreadsheet

Students will receive handouts and videos for use after class if they need reminders on the features in the future after the class has ended.