You will acquire skills using a variety of operations found in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and develop keyboarding skills (min. 35 wpm), through hands-on experience and assignments. Computer Software Requirements: Microsoft 365.
Learn MoreIn this course, students will have exposure to a comprehensive windows-based financial spreadsheet package to enhance their problem-solving abilities. The package used will be Microsoft Excel for Windows. The student will use this as a tool to prepare various reports and presentations and applications which can be transferred to work commonly performed in the modern office. Students will gain hands-on experience in learning and understanding the software, as well as creating and developing spreadsheet applications. Students will develop and enhance spreadsheets, charts, data lists, tables, macros, and perform what-if analysis. Computer Software Requirements: Excel is required and a Memory Stick Flash Drive of 4 gb or greater.
Learn MoreInstructional design involves managing not only the design of curriculum in order to meet learning outcomes but also managing time requirements and other tangible and intangible resources. This course explores the important concepts in project management specifically for educational design and development. We look at time management and cost control, conducting a proper needs analysis from an institutional level as well as strategies for determining scope.
Learn MoreAs the world of education evolves, Instructional designers and curriculum developers must be creative and innovative in engaging their learners. The integration of multimedia is necessary in motivating learners to apply skills and engage in the content. Learners learn about implementing graphic and interactive design elements into online learning environments. Learners explore accessibility and ways to ensure graphic and interactive design elements are AODA accessible.
Learn MoreHow content is designed is critical to the success of learners. In this course students will apply appropriate Universal Design for Learning practices to online teaching materials. In addition, students will learn about relevant accessibility laws in order to recommend strategies to ensure AODA compliance for all online content.
Learn MoreThis course is designed to introduce students to Learning Management Systems (LMS), and familiarize them with the tools available. The importance of well-designed templates and ease of navigation will be investigated. Learners will develop a module in an LMS platform during this learning experience to demonstrate a key learning outcome.
Learn MoreThis course will familiarize students with the digital world by exploring the hardware and software of their computer system. Students will learn to use the most common functions of the Windows operating system including File Explorer for file management, utility programs, various web browsers for social media while observing and identifying security and privacy concerns and issues. Students will learn to build properly formatted documents using Microsoft Word and spreadsheets including correctly functioning formulas using Microsoft Excel and create commanding presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint while using the cloud to store and access their files. Computer Software Requirements: Windows and Microsoft Office 2016, 2019 or 365. MAC users will not be supported in this course.
Learn MoreLearn to use Microsoft Excel to create and format spreadsheets in order to analyze data and make more informed business decisions. You will discover how to; create, edit, format and print workbooks; use mathematical formulas and functions; create and format charts and shapes; insert images; cut, copy and paste data. Computer Software Requirements: Microsoft Excel version 2016, 2019, 2021 or 365. MAC users are not supported in this course.
Learn MoreLearn to use MS PowerPoint for Windows using its pull-down menus, toolbars and dialogue boxes. PowerPoint as a presentation program allows you to create colourful graphics and text slides along with reports for your projects. Prerequisite: Intro to Computers or familiarity with Windows operating system. Computer Software Requirements: Microsoft Office version 2019 or 365 which includes PowerPoint, Excel and Word. MAC users are not supported in this course.
Learn MoreThis course along with A+ Essentials - Hardware validates knowledge of basic computer hardware and operating systems, covering skills such as installation, building, upgrading, repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing and preventive maintenance, with additional elements of security and soft skills. The Essentials Exam validates the basic skills needed by entry-level service technician regardless of job environment. It is recommended that students complete OL718, A+ Essentials Hardware, before registering for this course. Upon completion of the A+ Essentials- Hardware and the A+ Essentials- Operating Systems Software courses students will be able to challenge the CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (Core 1) and 220-1102 (Core 2) A+ certification exams with CompTIA. Students must book their own exam with CompTIA and all certification exams are at an additional fee.
Learn MoreThis course will explore the roles and scope of the instructional designer and subject matter expert in the framework of an instructional design project. Students will develop effective conflict resolution strategies as well as interpersonal communication skills. Communication skills to provide feedback and drive course revisions will also be covered.
Learn MoreThis course will cover the fundamental aspects of this rising star in the desktop publishing and design industry. Topics covered will include: creating master pages and single and multiple page documents with single and multiple text columns of text; importing text from various sources and flowing it into linked columns of various shapes and sizes; proper kerning/leading and spacing of text and; combining text with imported photos and graphics. Students will learn how to quickly change font or photo size and how to rearrange elements within a page. Assignments will include various document layouts that involve learning about objects, text, colour and fonts. The final assignment be a menu created with all the elements you have learned plus using tables. Computer Software Requirements: Adobe InDesign
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