Technical Requirements
A computer with modem -- the faster, the better
You may be interested in learning about modem operation and speeds.
Curt's
High Speed Modem Page
Basic information on PC modems, FAQs, Files, Tips & Tricks
What you need to know about modem speeds
Modem
Speeds Want to know why your modem never seems
to go
as fast as it should?
Factors
Affecting Speed of 56k Connections
Deals
with frequently encountered problems and what you may be
able to do to help.
An Internet Provider
The
List allows you to find a provider that offers the access
speed
and computing services that satisfy your needs and budget.
NetZero
offers inexpensive Internet access
Internet -- You should be able to:
Obtain/maintain an account on the Internet or an on-line service that
provides Internet
access
Connect to the Internet
Use E-mail (compose, send, read, respond, and forward messages,
and attach files)
Access and use resources on the Internet and World Wide Web
Connect a computer to a modem and telephone line for dial-in access
Install and configure software
Create and use group addresses for electronic mail
Obtain technical assistance resources from your Internet Service Provider
E-mail account
You may
want to set up a separate e-mail account for this class.
Name
your account with your first initial and last name or first name
and
last initial @.
Do not
use a name like roadwarrior@hotmail.com or
spacecadet@aol.com
Such
names are unprofessional and will give potential employers an
unfavorable
impression.
Free E-mail: Netscape Webmail Hotmail
E-mail
Basic E-mail activities,
E-mail FAQ - University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Master
the Basics
How to set up your
computer and modem to get online.
Adjust you computer monitor
for the best Internet surfing experience.
Web
Browser: Netscape
or Internet Explorer
Netscape
Download
If
you are not proficient using search engines, this course should help
you
improve your research skills.
Start with Searching and Researching on the Web
Rather
than just using the more well known search engines, think about
using
some of the search engines at my Search
Engine page.
Word Processor with Microsoft Word -- DO NOT USE Microsoft Works .
Since so many PCs come equipped with Microsoft Office, it may
be useful to become comfortable with Microsoft Word. If you are
using Word, you should use Word 6.0 or a newer version.
Computer Operation -- You should be able to:
Start up and
shut down your computer
Use icons, windows, menus
Start a program (Word) and create a document
Insert and eject floppy disk
Name, save, retrieve, revise a document
Printing documents
Format, name/rename floppy disk
Copy documents from hard disk to floppy disk and vice versa
Make backup copies of key applications and documents
Create and name/rename subdirectories/folders
Save, open, place documents inside subdirectories/folders
Open and work with more than one application at a time
Saving
Files in Windows
Printing
in Windows
Word Processing
Enter and edit text and copy and move text
Copy and move blocks of text
Change text format and style, set margins, line spacing, and tabs
Check spelling, grammar, word usage
Insert page numbers
Computing Services Handouts
UNC-W
Microsoft
Word University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Cut/Copy
and Paste
Technical Difficulties
1. Students should have met the technology pre-requsite
for this course. If a student has little or no computer knowledge or access
to technical support staff, then the student should think twice about enrolling
in an online course.
2. If students are having trouble sending e-mail or other
problems with the computer, first they should contact the instructor via
telephone and leave a message explaining the problem.
3. Then they should try to troubleshoot the source. If
the problem is in their home computers not sending or in their local servers,
the students may need to make arrangements for another computer or to go
to campus to work.
4. If the student's computer is OK and the problem is
with the course download, the student should notify the instructor to see
if the college can correct the problem.
5. Students are expected to submit assignments on due
dates listed on the Schedule. Students should not wait until minutes before
the deadlines to submit the assignments.
6. Always save work
to disk and print copies. Therefore, a power or computer failure will not
prevent the work from being mailed in or dropped on campus at the instructor's
office.
7. Keep in mind that late work
will be penalized, and it may not be accepted if the student
did not notify the instructor before the deadline of a problem.
Virus Protection Software: virus: definition
You need
to be aware of the potential threat of computer viruses and
how
to eliminate them.
Basic Steps to Protect Your PC From Viruses
Computer Virus FAQ for New Users
Norton Virus Definition Update
McAfee Virus Definition DAT file