Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Course Topics

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access
• Google Drive and Google Docs
• The Internet, Web, and strategies for searching
• Digital Citizenship and Social Media
• Major figures in the history of computers
• Emerging technology
• Basics of computer hardware, software, and operating systems
• Strategies for purchasing new devices
• Security and the ubiquity of databases
• Strategies for online collaboration

 Grading Based on:        Percent

• Assignments                          60%
• Discussions                           20%
• Practice Activities                15%
• Knowledge Checkpoints        5%

No textbook for this class

This class introduces Microsoft Office 365 programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access). These programs will be also used to complete assignments related to computer concepts.

The Office 365 suite runs best on  a Windows operating system. Microsoft Access does not work on Macintosh or Linux computers so non-Windows users may need to use PCC’s Propeller program that allows access to a virtual Windows computer.

Web course information

This is a fully online class so there are no set meeting times, and you may show up to do the work when it suits your schedule. The work is due every Monday by 11:00 PM.  Please email me for help and use the Classlist email in D2L. .  Feel free to contact me during the course to request a Zoom meeting for help as needed.

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Students must complete the following to avoid being dropped as a NO SHOW:

·         Introduction discussion  with a response to two fellow students.

·         Send a Proof of Attendance email to the instructor stating your computer operating system, such as, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh or  (Not recommended - Google Chromebook - Chrome OS).

 

 

·          Meets the technology Requirements for taking an online course at PCC

·         A recommended Internet Browser installed

·         Ability to use Google Drive and Google Docs

·         Ability to install or access Microsoft Office 2019 programs which can be obtained for free through PCC’s Microsoft Office 365 for Education licensing

·         It is highly recommend to use a Windows computer for the course. You will be given a Propeller account if using a Macintosh or Chromebook so you can access a virtual Windows computer. Macintosh users will need Propeller for use only with Microsoft Access. Chromebook users will need Propeller for the entire course.