c106 introduction to computers by jessica mcmillin spring 2007
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C106 Introduction to C106 Introduction to ComputersComputers
By Jessica McMillinBy Jessica McMillin
Spring 2007Spring 2007
Things Learned So Far…Things Learned So Far…
Computer ConceptsComputer Concepts OncourseOncourse WindowsWindows WordWord ExcelExcel AccessAccess Web Page DesignWeb Page Design Power PointPower Point
Computer ConceptsComputer Concepts
First we learned the First we learned the basics so we didn’t basics so we didn’t feel like this guy!feel like this guy! The parts of a The parts of a
computercomputer Uses for a computerUses for a computer Getting around on a Getting around on a
computercomputer How computers workHow computers work
OncourseOncourse
We learned:We learned: How to log into OncourseHow to log into Oncourse How to navigate OncourseHow to navigate Oncourse How to view our class in OncourseHow to view our class in Oncourse How to check gradesHow to check grades How to upload files using OncourseHow to upload files using Oncourse
WindowsWindows
No! Not that kind! The No! Not that kind! The computer kind!computer kind!
We learned how to:We learned how to: Safely turn the computer Safely turn the computer
on and offon and off Create new foldersCreate new folders Create shortcutsCreate shortcuts Locate programsLocate programs Navigate our computerNavigate our computer
The Demo Project from WindowsThe Demo Project from Windows
WordWord
I probably use Word I probably use Word the most for writing the most for writing paperspapers
Sometimes during class…Sometimes during class…
We learned how to:We learned how to: Format papers and fonts and set Format papers and fonts and set
marginsmargins The shortcut keys that speed The shortcut keys that speed
things upthings up How to replace one word with How to replace one word with
another throughout the entire another throughout the entire documentdocument
How to perform useful analysis How to perform useful analysis such as word countsuch as word count
The Word DemoThe Word Demo
ExcelExcel
We learned how to:We learned how to: Create a spreadsheetCreate a spreadsheet Use data in a Use data in a
spreadsheet to create spreadsheet to create a charta chart
Use data in a Use data in a spreadsheet to create spreadsheet to create a grapha graph
How to manipulate and How to manipulate and format the graphsformat the graphs
The Excel DemoThe Excel Demo
AccessAccess
We learned how to:We learned how to: Add and search for Add and search for
recordsrecords Use and change Use and change
primary keysprimary keys Add and delete fieldsAdd and delete fields Specify values, Specify values,
ranges, required fieldsranges, required fields Use filter/sortUse filter/sort
The Access DemoThe Access Demo
Web Page DesignWeb Page Design
We learned how to:We learned how to: Create a webpageCreate a webpage Save and add pictures Save and add pictures
from filefrom file Create links using text Create links using text
or graphicsor graphics Link back to our Link back to our
homepage or other homepage or other pagespages
Add a resumeAdd a resume
The Web DemoThe Web Demo
Power PointPower Point Obviously this project proves I learned Obviously this project proves I learned
nothing…nothing…
We learned how to:We learned how to: Input text using the outlineInput text using the outline Add clipart, sound, pictures Add clipart, sound, pictures
from file, and chartsfrom file, and charts Add slide effects such as Add slide effects such as
animation and soundanimation and sound Move, add, and delete Move, add, and delete
slidesslides
The Power Point DemoThe Power Point Demo
IntermissionIntermission
About MeAbout Me
I was born in Spencer, IA on September 29I was born in Spencer, IA on September 29 thth, , 1984.1984.
About MeAbout Me
That’s me on the left! That’s me on the left! Santa Clause was Santa Clause was actually our neighbor. actually our neighbor. How nice of him! How nice of him!
Growing UpGrowing Up
I started out as a fashion girl. I played Barbies, put on I started out as a fashion girl. I played Barbies, put on make-up, and wanted to be a princess. I thought I was make-up, and wanted to be a princess. I thought I was going to be a model after winning a state junior beauty going to be a model after winning a state junior beauty pageant.pageant.
Moving to KentuckyMoving to Kentucky
Around high school, my Around high school, my family moved to family moved to Louisville, KY. This is Louisville, KY. This is a picture of me in a picture of me in front of the house we front of the house we moved into. I was still moved into. I was still into modeling and into modeling and fashion at this time.fashion at this time.
Two Years Ago…Two Years Ago…
Then, sometime during Then, sometime during high school I decided high school I decided that glamour and that glamour and looks were worthless.looks were worthless.
Instead of concentrating Instead of concentrating on that stuff, I learned on that stuff, I learned to be spontaneous to be spontaneous and have fun!and have fun!
This is me today. I am This is me today. I am 5’7”, blonde hair, blue 5’7”, blonde hair, blue eyes, and wouldn’t eyes, and wouldn’t you like to know lbs.you like to know lbs.
HobbiesHobbies
It may sound kind of It may sound kind of odd, but one of my odd, but one of my hobbies includes hobbies includes gravestone visiting.gravestone visiting.
I have been to Marie I have been to Marie Lavue’s grave in New Lavue’s grave in New Orleans.Orleans.
I once ripped a pair of I once ripped a pair of jeans sneaking into a jeans sneaking into a cemetery at night.cemetery at night.
More HobbiesMore Hobbies
I am fascinated by I am fascinated by life under the sea. life under the sea.
I recently got I recently got certified in SCUBA. certified in SCUBA.
My parents both My parents both scuba dive. scuba dive.
I took this picture of I took this picture of a jelly fish.a jelly fish.
More than a Hobby…More than a Hobby…
Once upon a time, I fell Once upon a time, I fell in love with in love with HamletHamlet. I . I have been obsessed have been obsessed with writing and with writing and reading ever since.reading ever since.
I write poetry of my I write poetry of my own. However, it own. However, it usually is angry, sad, usually is angry, sad, or about death.or about death.
Defining free timeDefining free time
I am also a fan of fantasy. That pretty much covers I am also a fan of fantasy. That pretty much covers my favorite movies and books. I love Magic the my favorite movies and books. I love Magic the Gathering and Final Fantasy too.Gathering and Final Fantasy too.