(6 HOURS)

This course is a basic introduction to computers for beginners.  Participants will learn how to use computers, Windows XP and Windows Vista, the Internet, email basics, and word processing using Microsoft Word 2007.  The course introduces basic navigation such as mousing, the cursor, the Desktop and the taskbar.  The fundamentals of word processing will be covered using Word 2007.  Students will be introduced to basic file browsing and file management.  Web browsing and web basics will be explained.  There will be a discussion of webmail, email attachments and email security including scams, phishing and spam.  Learning is reinforced with plenty of illustrations and practical, hands-on projects and exercises.