Hands-On Computer Boot Camp

Our 'Geek Week' at Holiday Travel Resort ended with our hands-on Computer Boot Camp.

Hands on Computer Class at Holiday Travel Resort

The first time we offered this class, we taught it in a 6 week / 2 nights a week format.  Then we did it in a 2 day format.  This class was one day, and it is a completely revamped class based on Windows 7 - no XP computers allowed!  When we teach it at the FMCA rallies, we do it in 4 hours over two evenings.  It really needs the 6 weeks!  But, each student gets a workbook and a DVD of videos, so they can use that as a self-study course.  I figure if, during the hands on class, they understand how to use the DVD, and pick up a couple of pointers - then it's been a valuable use of their time.
We had some seriously glazed-over eyes by the end of the day, but I think everyone learned something.  And, I've given them homework via a special forum set up just for the class.

Here's the outline:


'What you Need to Know about your Laptop and Windows 7'
Session One

• The Most Important Feature of Vista/Windows 7: Search
• On/Off, Sleep and Restart
• Closing the Lid
• Turning it off
• Restart, aka Reboot
• Know Your Laptop
• Your computer’s ‘Properties’
• Your Computer’s storage—Disk Drives
• Keyboard, Mouse and Touchpad
• Mouse and Touchpad settings.
• Connectors and Other Controls
• Security
• Software Protecting your Computer
• Word Processing
• Saving a file in Vista/Windows 7
• Another Letter with ‘Save As…’

Session Two

• Exploring the Contents of your Computer
• Customize your Windows Explorer Screen
• Identify Your Computer’s Users
• Your Documents
• File Management
• 1. Copy files from Disk to Computer
• 2. Making Folders, Copying Files from DVD to Computer
• 3. Backup
• 4. Renaming a Folder
• 5. Deleting a Folder
• 6. Recovering a Folder from the Recycle Bin
• To Empty the Recycle Bin
• Connecting to the Internet
• Wi-Fi
• Browsing the Web
• Go directly to a website
• Boot Camp Membership to Geeks on Tour
• The name of your forum is:
• Boot Camp Videos

If you might be interested in us presenting this class at your park or Rally, let us know OK? The preferred format is 2 days/6 hrs each day. The cost is $120 per couple sharing one computer. This includes the book and DVD. You can also purchase the book and DVD separately for $20.

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