Computer Skills Learning Tools

Web Resources

Interactive Guides Learn where your favorite Office 2003 commands are located in the new Office 2007 interface.

Microsoft free self paced training course.

Quick References to Microsoft applications. These free 2-page Custom Guides cover various versions of applications including:

LTS Online Help Documentation Help from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Office 2007 Tutorials From the Florida Gulf Coast University.

Don’t forget to press F1 for Help in all of the Office 2007 applications.

Convert an Office 2007 File to an earlier Office Version

Download a free converter from Microsoft: Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack

ERC Resources

LearningExpress Library LearningExpress Library offers unlimited, 24/7 access to targeted skill-building interactive courses in computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Vista. To take a tutorial course in LearningExpress, you first set up your own individual account. Just click the New User button.

After establishing your username and password, you can use the same login to return to LearningExpress anytime. You can continue where you left off with a course or start a new one. If you are off-campus, you will first use OhioLINK remote authentication proxy to connect to LearningExpress, and then log into LearningExpress with your individual account.

Safari Books Online Safari Books Online offers Electronic books in computer science, information technology, business, and related fields. You can search or browse for information on broad topics such as: Microsoft Office. Or you can search for specific information such as: Microsoft Word 2007 “table of contents”.

Columbus State Classes in Computer Information Technology

Columbus State offers a number of introductory classes including:

CIT 094 Web Learning Tools: This one-credit-hour course provides students with an introduction to Blackboard and to the Internet. Students will learn how to use Blackboard, find information, and explore the World Wide Web.
CIT 095 Computer File Management: This one-credit-hour course is an introductory course on the Windows operating system. The objective of the course is to teach fundamental skills in working with the desktop, drives, folders, files, and applications.
CIT 100 Computer Literacy: This one-credit-hour course provides students with an introduction to computer technology, computer hardware, and computer software.

And many other courses are available.

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