CMP 101 Introduction to ComputersLesson Plan

Week Six

Overview

Topic: Windows 7 Programs I

This lesson introduces students to computer concepts, uses, and problem solving techniques. The topics covered in this unit include an introduction to Windows 7 bundled programs. Such concepts as how to use dialog boxes, opening and saving programs and basic word processing in WordPad are also covered.

Lesson Objectives

After completing this unit, students are expected to:

6.1Explain how to open a program.

6.2Summarize the processes for navigating program windows.

6.3Describe the various dialogue box options.

6.4Explain how to create, save, and print files.

6.5Describe basic word processing in WordPad.

Resources
  • Chapter 6
  • Instructor’s Manual
  • Chapter 6Presentation

Suggested Lecture Outline

Instructors are encouraged to model lectures using the following points:

Lecture: 3 Hours

Time on Task:

  • 30 Minutes (10 per day) Introduction, weekly summary, and overview
  • 90 minutes in 3 increments of lecture
  • 60 minutes of activities

Course Introduction: 10 Minutes

  • Introduction
  • Review materials and content-related course requirements for week six

Some activities also require students to use the Internet. Incorporate enough time for activities where you might need to go to a computer lab or setup the demo computer for display. It’s recommended to allow for 5 minutes per activity.

Also, it will be important for students to access MS Windows 7 on a computer. It will be helpful if each student has their own copy, but at a minimum be prepared to deliver this lecture on a white screen with Windows 7 running most of the time.

Appendix C should be distributed to students at the beginning of class. Your lecture should cover no more than 5 minutes describing each procedure where necessary.

Appendix D is used in an assignment and is optional.

Preparation for Class:

  • MS Windows 7
  • Appendix C & E
  • Internet access
  • Whiteboard or screen for displaying images

Content Outline:

Day One

10 Minutes: Introduction and Overview

10 Minutes: Lecture

[Instructor Note] It may be helpful to start with Appendix C(demonstrations while identifying and summarizing the various features and processes for 6.1, 6.4). Also, “WordPad” is included in activities before it is formally introduced in the text and lecture outline. You may want to incorporate important “WordPad” concepts early in the lecture.

Resource: Chapter 6

6.1Explain how to open a program.

1.Demonstrate how to open a program

1.1Choose program (WordPad recommended)

1.2Opening a Program

1.2.1Appendix C

1.3Right click and left click

1.4Appendix C

20 Minutes: Lecture

Resource: Chapter 6

6.2Summarize the processes for navigating program windows.

  1. Window menu button
  2. Access commands for restoring, moving, sizing, minimizing, maximizing, and closing the program window.
  3. Quick Access toolbar
  4. Click the buttons in this toolbar to quickly save a file or launch the Undo or Redo command.
  5. Title bar
  6. The name of the program and the name of the file open in the program window appear in the title bar.
  7. Window controls
  8. Include a Minimize button, a Maximize or Restore button, and a Close button.
  9. File tab
  10. To view options for creating a new file, opening an existing file, saving a file, printing a file, and more.
  11. Ribbon
  12. Displays groups of related buttons and options in tabs.
  13. Work area
  14. Files you open in the program appear in the program window’s work area.
  15. Scroll bars
  16. To view parts of the file not currently on screen, click the scroll box in the scroll bar and drag in the desired direction.
  17. Zoom controls:
  18. To zoom in or out of the file displayed in the work area, use the Zoom In button, the Zoom Out button, or the Zoom slider.

Day Two

15 Minutes: Lecture

Resource: Chapter 6

6.3Describe the various dialogue box options.

  1. Option button
  2. Clicking an option button enables or disables the feature associated with it.
  3. Checkbox
  4. A checkbox is similar to an option button in that clicking a checkbox enables or disables the feature associated with it.
  5. Text box
  6. Enter text in a text box.
  7. Drop-down list box
  8. A drop-down list box has a down arrow on the far right side.
  9. Spin button
  10. You use a spin button to set a numeric value.
  11. Command button
  12. Click to execute its associated command.

15 Minutes: Lecture

Resource: Chapter 6

6.4Explain how to create, save, and print files.

  1. Creating a new file
  2. Ctrl+N
  3. Appendix C
  4. Saving a file
  5. Ctrl+S
  6. Save versus save-as
  7. Appendix C
  8. Closing a file or program
  9. Appendix C
  10. Closing a WordPad file
  11. Appendix C
  12. Opening a file
  13. Appendix C
  14. Printing a file
  15. Select printer
  16. Page range
  17. Number of copies
  18. Print preview
  19. Appendix C

Day Three

30 Minutes: Lecture

[Instructor Notes]: Allow time at the end of class for the midterm.

Resource: Chapter 6

6.5Describe basic word processing in WordPad.

  1. Adding and editing text
  2. MS Word “lite”
  3. View documents
  4. Write letters
  5. Make lists
  6. Change font and colors
  7. Appendix C
  8. Selecting text
  9. Select text in order to change or copy font
  10. Appendix C
  11. Alternative methods
  12. Changing font
  13. Font
  14. Size
  15. Color
  16. Highlighting features
  17. Aligning text, indenting text, and changing the spacing
  18. Alignment
  19. let you change how text is positioned horizontally on a page
  20. Indenting
  21. Paragraphs
  22. Changing spacing
  23. Single and double spacing
  24. Appendix C

Suggested In-Class Learning Activities

20 Minutes: Learning Activity

Activity Type:Writing Assignment

[Instructor Note]: Students will need access to a computer and the Internet

Maps to:Chapter 6

Step 1: Create a folder titled “Documents” on your desktop.

Step 2: Open WordPad.

Step 3: Using any Internet search engine, locate a picture of your choice.

Step 4: Save the image to your hard drive.

Step 5: Import the image or “object” to your WordPad document.

Step 6: Just under or over your image, compose a 25-50 word paragraph that either describes your image or states why you chose it.

Step 7: Save your WordPad document to your “Documents” folder on your desktop.

Step 8: Close the document and WordPad.

Step 9: Email your document to the instructor.

10 Minutes: Learning Activity

Activity Type:Writing Assignment

Maps to: Ch. 6

[Instructor Note]: It will be important for each student to have a computer and Appendix E

Step 1: Download Appendix E (emailed to you by your instructor).

Step 2: Open Appendix E in WordPad

Step 3: Complete the activity and email to your instructor when completed.

20 Minutes: Learning Activity

Activity Type:Writing Assignment

Maps to: Chapter 6

Step 1:Using any Internet search engine locate 3 articles about WordPad that are of interest to you. For example, try using the search term “WordPad articles” to find articles like the one listed below:

Step 2: Compose an essay in WordPad of 200-330 words that compares and contrasts how the information is presented (did it make sense, was it easy to read), overall informational value, and focus of each article.

Step 3: Submit your essay to the instructor.

20 Minutes: Learning Activity

Activity Type:Writing Assignment

Maps to: Chapter 6

[Instructor Note]: Students will need access to a computer, printer, and the Internet.

Step 1: In WordPad, compose a 200-300 word summary of the Microsoft “Using WordPad” site:

Step 2: Change the font to 12, Cambria.

Step 3: Print one copy of your summary using the “Portrait” feature, and another using “Landscape”.

20 Minutes: Learning Activity

Activity Type:Discussion Question

Maps to: Chapter 6

[Instructor Note]: Students will need access to a computer and the Internet. It may be helpful to direct students to the MS WordPad Forums, found in the link listed below.

Step 1: Visit the Microsoft WordPad support catalog at:

Step 2: Review 3 common issues or problems associated with WordPad.

Step 3: Discuss with your classmates ways to overcome or help resolve these issues.

20 Minutes: Learning Activity

Activity Type:Discussion Question

Maps to: Chapter 6

[Instructor Note]: Students will need access to a computer and the Internet.

Step 1: Visit the following websites and review the steps for printing a website in Internet Explorer:

Step 2: Practice as a class printing the website of your choice.

20 Minutes: Learning Activity

Activity Type:Writing Assignment

Maps to: Chapter 6

Step 1: Open a new WordPad document.

Step 2: Create a top 10 list of what you feel are the most important features in Windows 7.

Step 3: List a brief explanation for each response.

Step 4: Format your list using the various list features provided in WordPad including bullet points, highlighting, and spacing.

Step 5: Save your list and submit to the instructor.

Assessments
  • Midterm Weeks 1-6

Homework
  • Read Chapter 7 of the text.
  • Complete the Chapter 6 End-of-Chapter Exercises.
  • View Chapter 6 Video Tutorials.