Windows 8 Essentials will show participants the great new features of Windows 8 and provide them with a great base to further their Windows 8 experiences. With Windows 8 you are able to better manage your time by providing new and more efficient tools and applications.
Completing this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology.
Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
- Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Welcome to Windows 8
- About Windows 8
- Installing Windows 8 (upgrade vs. clean)
- Setting up Windows 8 (including about your Microsoft Account)
- Exploring the Start Screen
- Using Windows 8 with a Touch Screen
- Logging In and Shutting Down
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Using Apps
- Opening and Closing an App
- Navigating Apps
- About the Built-In Apps
- Using All Apps
- Updating and Downloading Apps from the Windows Store
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Working with the Desktop
- Opening the Desktop
- About the Desktop Interface
- Switching Between the Start Screen and the Desktop
- Opening Desktop Apps
- Using Desktop Effects (snap, peek, shake and flip)
- Opening Files with Different Apps
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Using the Task Bar
- About the Task Bar
- Pinning Apps to the Task Bar
- Using Jump Lists
- Minimizing All Open Windows
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Working with the Charms Bar
- Displaying the Charms
- Using the Search Charm
- Using the Share Charm
- Using the Start Charm
- Using the Device Charm
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Managing Your Files and Folders
- Working with File Explorer
- Changing File Explorer View
- Sorting Files
- Searching for Files
- Working with Libraries
- About SkyDrive
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Devices, Networking and Sharing
- View Available Networks
- Using a HomeGroup
- Using Remote Desktop
- Selecting Sharing Options
- Adding and Removing Devices
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Working with Settings and the Control Panel
- Using the Settings Charm
- Opening the Control Panel
- Managing User Accounts and Parental Controls
- Setting Default Programs
- Removing Unwanted Programs
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Personalizing Windows 8
- Customizing the Lock Screen
- Customizing the Start Screen
- Customizing Tiles on the Start Screen
- Customizing the Desktop
- Accessing the User Screen
- Module Ten:Review Questions
Module Eleven: Understanding Security and Maintenance
- Understanding Security Features
- Using Windows Update
- Using the Action Center
- Troubleshooting Problems
- Using System Restore
- Module Eleven:Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
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