Archive for November 2011
Computer Training Skill – Important in Today’s Market?
November 26, 2011 | 
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Today, finding an office, business or any place of employment that does not use computers is equal to finding a needle in a haystack. The world has come to rely on them so much that, you simply cannot get by without PC knowledge. For this reason, many people seek at least basic PC knowledge and therefore PC training jobs have become more and more popular all over the United States.
Many companies rely heavily on computers for their business transactions. This makes it essential for its employees to be computer literate. In such companies, there are vacancies for IT training jobs. People who hold computer training jobs in such companies are required to train the employees in computer applications that help in day to day work of the company. They are also responsible for keeping the employees up to date with latest computer applications. PC trainers who work for companies usually get good pay.
If you have IT knowledge, a computer training job can be an easy way of earning a few extra dollars. You can get part time PC training jobs at various institutes to suit your timetable. If you are not so up to date with your computer knowledge, but are business oriented, you can start your own computer training institute. You could hire people with the necessary qualifications for computer training jobs.
There are a large number of institutes, all over United States, that offer IT training to various groups of people. PC training jobs are available in all these institutes. At an institute that provides computer training, a computer trainer has to cater to people of all ages. It is necessary that computer trainers are able to train all these people according to their level of understanding. Youngsters maybe fast learners while adults might not be very comfortable with technology. But it is the job of the computer trainer to make sure that his student understand what he teaches and enjoy it. IT training jobs require reserves of patience, hard work and compromise.
Computer training jobs require certain qualifications. Usually a degree in a relevant computer field is adequate. But some employers seek previous job experience as well. There are also special diplomas for people who wish to teach IT. These teachers’ diplomas in computer training are designed especially to cater to the needs of computer trainers. It is important to get your computer certification from a good institute. It is indeed a waste if you spend money and time on your studies if it cannot get you a decent job.
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Gender Differences In Learning Style Specific To Science, Technology, Engineering And Math – Stem
There are gender differences in learning styles specific to science, math, engineering and technology (STEM) that teachers of these subjects should keep in mind when developing lesson plans and teaching in the classroom. First, overall, girls have much less experience in the hands-on application of learning principles in lab settings than boys. This could occur in the computer lab, the science lab, or the auto lab – the principle is the same for all of these settings – it requires an overall technology problem-solving schema, accompanied by use and manipulation of tools, and spatial relation skills that very few girls bring with them to the classroom on day one in comparison to boys.
Let’s look at some of the reasons why girls come to the STEM classroom with less of the core skills needed for success in this subject area. Overall, girls and boys play with different kinds of games in early childhood that provide different types of learning experiences. Most girls play games that emphasize relationships (i.e., playing house, playing with dolls) or creativity (i.e., drawing, painting). In contrast, boys play computer and video games or games that emphasize building (i.e., LEGO
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Computer Skills Checklist
Our local computer club is back in session this fall and we have an eager group of new participants. Sometimes when you are learning to use the computer, you aren’t sure what there is to know. In fact, you may not want or need to learn everything. I like to hand out a computer skills checklist that I’ve created. Then people can pick and choose which of the things on the list they are interested in pursuing. I thought you might like to use the checklist as well, so I’ve included it below.
General Computer Info:
* Know the parts of a computer
* Know what to look for in a new computer
* Check your system’s specs, see how much room is left on your hard drive
* Turn the computer off and on
* Change views
* Changing power options, such as standby and hibernate
* Know how to install and remove software
* Know how to add a hardware device, such as a printer or camera
* Know what peripherals are
* Safely remove an external device, such as a flash drive
* Copy data or pictures to a flash drive
* Create a shortcut icon on the desktop
* Arrange desktop icons
* Create a folder
* Change the name of a folder or file
* Empty or retrieve from the recycle bin
* Burn a cd or dvd
* Use virus protection
* Change the background
* Change the screensaver, even use your own photo
* Manipulate windows: minimize, maximize, close, drag, resize
* Find a file
* Do a backup to a cd or external hard drive
* Perform a defrag
* Update windows
The Mouse:
* Mouse controls: left click, right click, scroll, drag
* Change mouse options
* Play solitaire to practice mouse movements
Accessories:
* Use the calculator
* Set the clock
* Use the help files
* Use Wordpad and Notepad
* Type capital letters
* Type numbers
* When to use notepad instead of Word
* Use the paint program
* Chat on Messenger, send a file, even play a game
* Use Moviemaker
Word:
* Know what Word Wrap is and when to hit enter instead
* Select text by dragging or clicking
* Copy text
* Delete text
* Use undo and redo
* Use shortcuts such as control C and control V
* Align left, right, or center
* Change font type and size
* Change font colour
* Type special characters such as copyright symbol
* Use bold, italics, and underline
* Use numbering and bullets
* Insert date
* Indent
* Change line spacing
* Create a letterhead
* Use Wordart function
* Add columns
* Insert a table
* Use the paint brush tool
* Use spelling and grammar check
* Insert pictures and move them over
* Wrap text around graphics
* Use print preview
* Change margins
* Using Save and Save As
* Create a database and sort files alphabetically
* Create a newsletter
* Create address labels
* Perform a mail merge
* Create a flyer or greeting card
* Print your work: all of it or just specific pages
* Email from Word
* Add a signature to the Word email
Email:
* Create and send an email
* Use the Drafts folder
* Use CC and BCC
* Don’t shout
* Add a signature
* Receive an email and read it
* Reply and reply all, when to use each
* Forward an email
* Request a read receipt
* Save email on your computer as a text file, save photo attachments
* Virus scan an attachment and then open it
* Add an email address to your accounts in Outlook Express
* Create folders to organize received emails
* Send an email with an attachment
* Send an email to a group (first create the group)
* Set your email options, such as empty deleted items
* Block senders
* Add new contacts
* Add senders to your address book
* Create a webmail account, such as hotmail or gmail
Internet:
* Get onto the Internet
* Know what a URL is and the different extensions, such as.com
* Use hyperlinks
* Go back to a website
* Save or print an image from a webpage using Google Images
* Switch between Internet windows
* Bookmark favourite sites
* Shop online
* Play games online
* Do research online
* Bank online
* Read a PDF file, save it
* Find driving directions to a specific location
* Listen to a podcast
* Watch a youtube video
* Upload your own youtube video
* Shop or browse on ebay (even sell)
* Know what a blog is
* Create a free blog
* Create a simple free website
* Have a Skype conversation
* Upload songs from your computer to an mp3 player
Photos and Graphics:
* Connect a digital camera and download photos to computer
* Manipulate pictures and photos
* Select more than one photo at a time, using either the Shift or Control key (when to use which)
* Rename images
Which of the above list are you interested in learning? What have I missed?