Microsoft Office - Learn the Basics- Word, PowerPoint, Excel-Computer Applications -for Beginners

In this 6 lesson course students will learn the basics of  Microsoft Office applications to help them transform that a blank page into a professional Word documents, PowerPoint presentations and Excel Spreadsheets. 

Whether you use Microsoft Office study or leisure, these engaging lessons will help you transform that blank page into a professional-looking document!

Lesson 1 - Word
In this lesson students will learn how to: Format text with fonts and colors; Use bullets and indents; Customize the Quick Access Toolbar.  Insert pictures and screenshots; Set up page layout for margins and printing; Impress your boss and colleagues with your super-sharp Word skills

Week 1 
Lesson 1.    Introduction to Word Processing	
      ◾In this lesson, students will practice identifying parts of a document and explore drop-down menus and icons.	
Lesson 2.    Creating and Saving a Document
      ◾In this lesson, students will practice creating and saving their first document. 
Lesson 3.    Typing and Selecting Text
      ◾In this lesson, students will practice typing and selecting text on their page. 
Lesson 4.    Copying and Pasting Text
      ◾In this lesson, students will practice using shortcut keys to cut, copy, and paste text on a page. 		
Week 2
Lesson 5.    Formatting Font	
      ◾In this lesson, students will practice changing the way their text looks on the page. 	
Lesson 6.    Aligning Text
      ◾In this lesson, students will practice aligning text on the page. 
Lesson 7.    Creating Lists
      ◾In this lesson, students will create a bulleted and numbered list. 		
Lesson 8.    Proofing a Document
      ◾In this lesson, students will practice proofreading their document using the Spelling, Grammar, and Thesaurus tools. 
Lesson 9.   Creating Tables
      ◾In this lesson, students will practice creating and entering text into a table.
Lesson 10.  Inserting Images
      ◾In this lesson, students will practice using the Internet to add images on their page.

Week 3 - PowerPoint
In this lesson students will learn how to: Use themes and layouts; Add audio visual components; Add animations and transitions
Print, reuse and copy slides; Use morph and 3D; Deliver an engaging presentation
Lesson 1: Introduction to Presentations
      ◾In this lesson, students will practice identifying parts of a presentation and explore drop-down menus and icons
Lesson 2: Creating and Saving a Presentation
      ◾In this lesson, students will create and save their first presentation.
Lesson 3: Entering Text on a Slide
      ◾In this lesson, students will practice adding new slides and entering text on a slide.
Lesson 4: Formatting Text
      ◾In this lesson, students will change the size, color, and alignment of text.
Lesson 5: Adding Transitions and Notes
      ◾In this lesson, students will add transitions between slides and enter notes to use when presenting.

Week 4
Lesson 6: Using Themes
      ◾In this lesson, students will create a new presentation and apply a design theme.
Lesson 7: Changing Slide Background & Working with WordArt
      ◾In this lesson, students will change the background color of the slides and create WordArt.
Lesson 8: Working with Shapes
      ◾In this lesson, students will add shapes to a slide and change their sizes and color.
Lesson 9: Working with Images
      ◾In this lesson, students will insert images into a presentation.
Lesson 10: Animating Text and Shapes
      ◾In this lesson, students will use animations to make text boxes and shapes move on a slide.

Activity - Students will create a PowerPoint presentation to upload to the classroom. 

Excel
In this lesson students will learn: How to understand the difference between formulas and functions; How to calculate and simplify data with functions like AVERAGE, SUM, COUNTIF and TODAY; How to apply cell formatting that makes data visually appealing.    How to use dynamic conditional formatting to make critical information stand out; How to manage workbooks, including how to rename, add, delete, move and copy sheets ;How to group, sort, and filter to quickly organize your data; How to easily transform numerical data into visual charts and graphs; How to gain the confidence and skills to go from zero to Excel hero!
Week 5
Lesson 1: Introduction to Spreadsheets
      ◾In this lesson, students will practice identifying parts of a spreadsheet and explore drop-down menus and icons.
Lesson 2: Creating and Saving a Spreadsheet
      ◾In this lesson, students will practice creating and saving their first spreadsheet.
Lesson 3: Entering and Editing Data
      ◾In this lesson, students will practice typing and selecting text on their page.
Lesson 4: Formatting Cells
      ◾In this lesson, students will format cells and change the size and style of the font.
Lesson 5: Merging and Aligning Cells
      ◾In this lesson, students will use merge and center and change the alignment of text in cells.

Week 6
Lesson 6: Using Number Formats
      ◾In this lesson, students will change the numbers within a cell to Percent and Currency.
Lesson 7: Using a Spreadsheet as a Calculator
      ◾In this lesson, students will use formulas to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers.
Lesson 8: Working with Functions
      ◾In this lesson, students will use functions to work with a range of cells.
Lesson 9: Sorting Data
      ◾In this lesson, students will sort information in a spreadsheet.
Lesson 10: Creating Charts
      ◾In this lesson, students will create a column chart and a pie chart.

No prior knowledge is needed
Note to parents: We will be using the free Microsoft Office 365 - Web Based