Windows | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10103121 Windows

Course Information

Description

Introduces the Windows operating system: Students will learn and practice file management skills, work with common elements (start menu, taskbar, shortcuts, help and apps), use accessory programs, customize windows and search for information. Students are required to have access to a computer that uses the Windows 10 operating system. Before enrolling, students must be competent in using the mouse, finding information on the internet, sending email messages with attachments, and adhering to file management practices. If lacking, students should enroll in the Basic Skills Education Course, "Computer Basics" prior to Windows.

Total Credits

Prior Learning Assessment

Exam-College Developed Challenge Exam

Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)

Explore the basics of Microsoft Windows

Assessment Strategies

through actual performance of the skill

using a computer, Internet connection, and Microsoft Windows

in submitted files as specified in the learning plan

in an assessment with the use of reference materials

Criteria

You start Windows

You explore the Start menu

You start and close apps

You run apps, switch between them, and close them

You identify and use the controls in windows and dialog boxes

You use File Explorer

You change the view of the items

You use Windows Help

You turn off Windows
Create, copy, move, rename files and folders

Assessment Strategies

through actual performance of the skill

using a computer, Internet connection, and Microsoft Windows

in submitted files as specified in the learning plan

in an assessment with the use of reference materials

Criteria

You use the folder window

You prepare to manage your files

You explore files and folders

You use the Search box to find files

You manage Files and Folders

You customize Folder Window

You name and rename Files and Folders

You delete Files and Folders

You work with New Files

You refine the Organization of Files

You customize a Folder Window

You work with Compressed Files

You restore Your Settings
Personalize your Windows environment

Assessment Strategies

through actual performance of the skill

using a computer, Internet connection, and Microsoft Windows

in submitted files as specified in the learning plan

in an assessment with the use of reference materials

Criteria

You explore the Settings app and the Control Panel

You customize the desktop and lock screen

You change display settings

You personalize desktop icons

You create desktop shortcuts

You modify the taskbar

You use taskbar tools

You personalize the Start menu

You pin items to the Start menu

You change the user account picture
Explore alternative features of Windows

Assessment Strategies

through actual performance of the skill

using a computer, Internet connection, and Microsoft Windows

in submitted files as specified in the learning plan

Self Assessment

Criteria

You set up Cortana to respond to user's voice

You use Cortana to start an app

You share an alternative feature in Windows

you offer questions or comments during class
Manage computer security settings

Assessment Strategies

through actual performance of the skill

using a computer, Internet connection, and Microsoft Windows

in submitted files as specified in the learning plan

in an assessment with the use of reference materials

Criteria

You manage Windows Firewall

You set up Windows Update

You protect your computer from viruses and other malicious software

You use Windows Defender to protect against spyware

You examine Mail security Browsing

You manage Microsoft Edge

You protect privacy with InPrivate Browsing

You set up user accounts

You control access to your computer

You examine other built-in security features
Search for information

Assessment Strategies

through actual performance of the skill

using a computer, Internet connection, and Microsoft Windows

in submitted files as specified in the learning plan

in an assessment with the use of reference materials

Criteria

You develop search strategies

You find information on your computer using Cortana

You search for apps and settings

You find files by name, type, and category

You filter the search results

You use Boolean filters in advanced searches

You search the web using Cortana and Microsoft Edge

You use search engines

You narrow searches using advanced search features

You add a search engine to Microsoft Edge or other web browser