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TechMission has compiled the following training materials and links for international community technology organizations.

 

 

Training/Research TechMission International Advisory Board  Conference Call Webcast, Audio, Presentation (11/06/2006) Webcast, Audio, Presentation(02/09/2007) Human Development Reports Human Development Reports (stats)	Resources Program One [WMV, 25.5MB]   Program Two [WMV, 25.4MB] Media, Books, Links, Statistics, Funding, Presentations, Models
TechMission International Community Become a Member	Global Digital Divide Resources United Nations ICT Task Force World Summit on the Information Society Asia-Pacific Development Program

 

TechMission has developed curricula on basic computer skills, the Internet, Microsoft Office, and more - all available for download.

 

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Computer Classes

• Intro to Computers
• Intro to Internet
• Typing
• Overview of Microsoft Word for New Users
• Intermediate Microsoft Word 2002
• Advanced Word 2002
• Intro to Microsoft Word 2001
• Intro to Microsoft Word 2002
• Advanced Microsoft Word 2001
• Intro to PowerPoint
• Intro to Microsoft Excel
• Entrepreneurship
• Databases
• Graphic Design
• Photoshop
• Web Page Design
• Java Programming
• Job Training

Introduction to Computers

Intro to Computers is for students with little or no computer experience. It is taught in eight class periods of two hours each and includes an Instructor Guide and Student Manual.

• Attendance Roster ( en Español)
• Syllabus ( en Español)
• Instructor Guide ( en Español)
• Student Manual ( en Español)
• In Class Exercise 3 ( en Español)
• In Class Exercise 4 ( en Español)

 

Introduction to the Internet and World-Wide Web

Intro to the Internet and Web gives students basic e-mail and web surfing skills. It is taught in two class periods, two hours each. Below are lesson plans for teaching navigation in the first class and e-mail in the second class, as well as doing it in the opposite order.

• Setting Up a Free E-mail Account
• Popular Web Sites
• Navigation, then E-mail
  • Teacher's Outline
  • Syllabus
• E-mail, then Navigation
  • Course Plan
  • Class 1 Tips
  • Class 1 Homework
  • Class 2 Outline
  • Class 2 Tips

 

Typing

Typing introduces students to Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, as well as pointing out important key commands. It is taught in two two-hour classes during which much time is given to students to practice typing on their own. Below are the handouts PREP has used.

• Class 1 Tips
• Class 2 Tips (Important Keys)
• Using Mavis Beacon

 

Overview of Computers and Microsoft Word for New Users

This class is designed to follow the 2-week "Introduction to Computers" class and is geared toward students that have never used computers before. It goes through learning about computers, exploring basic word processing, spreadsheets and the Internet.

• Class 1 Syllabus
• Class 2 Editing, Class 2 Editing-Answers, Class 2 Hilite, Class 2 Lesson 1 Review
• Class 3 Outline, Class 3 Word Wrap
• Class 4 A Man and His Money, Class 4 Exercise, Class 4 Homework, Class 4 Outline, Class 4 Review, Class 4 Tips
• Class 5 Exercise, Class 5 Outline
• Class 6 Exercise
• Class 7 Excel Definitions, Class 7 Excel Review, Class 7 Exercise, Class 7 Outline
• Class 8 Review
• JegsWorks: Online Computer Training Curriculum (NEW)

 

Intermediate Microsoft Word (2002)

This is a basic level class that is designed to follow the Overview class. It incorporates elements from the Introduction to Word class.

• Syllabus
• Class 1 Outline, Class 1 In-Class Exercise, Class 1 Homework
• Class 2 Outline
• Class 3 Outline
• Class 4 Outline
• Class 5 Tips, Class 5 Homework
• Class 6 Outline, Class 6 In-Class Exercise, Class 6 Homework
• Class 7 Outline, Class 7 Project 1, Class 7 Project 2
• Class 8 Outline

 

Introduction to Microsoft Word (2001)

Intro to Word teaches basic word-processing skills to students who have finished Intro to Computers, or its equivalent. It is taught in six two-hour sessions.

• Course Overview
• Syllabus
• Class 1 Instructor's Outline, Class 1 Outline, Class 1 In-Class Work, Class 1 Homework
• Class 2 Outline, Class 2 In-Class Review Exercise, Class 2 In-Class Editing Practice, Class 2 Tips, Class 2 Homework #1, Class 2 Homework #2
• Class 3 Outline, Class 3 In-Class Instructions, Class 3 Tips, Class 3 Homework
• Class 4 Outline, Class 4 In-Class Instructions, Class 4 Tips, Class 4 Homework
• Class 5 Outline, Class 5 In-Class Instructions, Class 5 Homework
• Class 6 Outline, Class 6 In-Class Exercise

 

Introduction to Microsoft Word (2002)

This is an updated version of the 2001 course.

• Course Overview
• Syllabus
• Class 1 Outline, Class 1 In-Class Work, Class 1 Homework
• Class 2 Outline, Class 2 In-Class Exercise, Class 2 Tips, Class 2 Homework
• Class 3 Outline, Class 3 In-Class Exercise, Class 3 In-Class Exercise Instructions, Class 3 Tips, Class 3 Homework
• Class 4 Outline, Class 4 In-Class Exercise, Class 4 In-Class Exercise Instructions, Class 4 Tips, Class 4 Homework
• Class 5 Outline, Class 5 In-Class Exercise, Class 5 In-Class Exercise Instructions, Class 5 Tips, Class 5 Homework
• Class 6 Outline, Class 6 In-Class Exercise, Class 6 Tips

 

Advanced Microsoft Word (2001)

Advanced Microsoft Word follows the Intro to Word course. It teaches a variety of higher-level skills in eight two-hour classes.

• Class 1 Outline: Drawing Tools, Class 1 Homework
• Class 2 Outline: Tables Using Menu Bar, Class 2 In-class Exercise: Review of Drawing Tools, Class 2 Agenda Table Exercise, Class 2 Homework, Tables Review
• Class 3 Outline: Tables using Tables Toolbar, Class 3 In-class Exercise
• Class 4 Outline: Text to Tables, Sorts, Calculating
• Class 5 Outline: Table Sorts, Headings, Find & Replace
• Class 6 Data Source, Class 6 Letter without Merge Fields, Class 6 Letter with Merge Fields
• Clas s 7 Outline: Mail Merge II, Labels, Queries, Class 7 Labels with Merge Fields, Class 7 Homework
• Class 8 Outline: Templates, AutoCorrect, Autotext

 

Advanced Microsoft Word (2002)

Advanced Microsoft Word follows the Intro to Word course. It teaches a variety of higher-level skills in eight two-hour classes.

• Class 1 Flow, Class 1 Homework
• Class 2 Exercise 1, Class 2 Exercise 2, Class 2 Exercise 3, Class 2 Homework, Class 2 Outline, Class 2 Tables-_Review
• Class 3 Exercise, Class 3 Homework, Class 3 Outline
• Class 4 Outline
• Class 5 Outline
• Class 6 Letter to be merged, Class 6 Letter with fields, Class 6 Table for Data Source
• Class 7 Homework, Class 7 Labels with Fields, Class 7 Outline
• Class 8 Outline

 

IntroductiontoPowerPoint

This is a 4-hr course designed to cover the basics of how to make presentations using MS PowerPoint.

• PowerPoint Notes
• Class 2 Agenda
• Class 2 Notes
• Presentation Example 1
• Presentation Example 2

 

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Intro to Excel teaches basic Excel and spreadsheet skills to students who have completed Intro to Microsoft Word or its equivalent. It is taught in six two-hour sessions.

• Course Description
• Syllabus
• Class 1 Terminology, Class 1 Terminology Definitions, Class 1 Tips, Class 1 Homework #1, Class 1 Homework #2
• Class 2 Terminology Quiz, Class 2 Terminology Quiz Answers, Class 2 Tips, Class 2 Homework
• Class 3 Outline, Class 3 Tips, Class 3 Homework
• Class 4 Tips, Class 4 Homework
• Class 5 Tips, Class 5 Homework
• Example: Party Budget
• Functions
• Review Workbook

 

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship, a.k.a. Start Your Own Business, has been taught for both youth and adults. Below are lesson plans and presentations from the adult version. The class is taught in six two-hour sessions.

• Syllabus
• PREP Enterprises Web Page design business homepage
• Class 1 Outline
• Starting Your Own Business (Class 1)
• Success Diamond
• The 4 P's
• Executive Summary of the 4 P's
• Market Research
• Marketing Summary
• Business Analysis
• Class 4 Outline
• Class 4 Review
• Class 6: Sales Networking

 

Databases

Databases is taught in eight two-hour sessions that focus on Microsoft Access. Below is a brief course given during a two-hour workshop by the same instructor as well as a highly recommended curriculum resource.

• Creating a Member database using Microsoft Access 2000
• Microsoft Access Tutorials

 

Graphic Design

Graphic Design teaches principles of design, Microsoft Publisher and some Adobe Photoshop in eight two-hour sessions. Below are class outlines, general help sheets, and examples used in the class.

• Syllabus
• Class 1 Business Card Example, Class 1 Kitty Flyer Raw Example, Class 1 Kitty Flyer In Between Example, Class 1 Kitty Flyer In Between #2 Example, Class 1 Kitty Flyer Final Example
• Class 4 Type Terms, Class 4 Type Treatments, Class 4 Vermeer Poster Example
• Class 6 Garden Variety Brochure Example
• General Help Sheet: Publisher Basic
• General Help Sheet: Scanning

 

Photoshop

This is a second Graphic Design course that focuses specifically on Adobe Photoshop. The following files are in .zip format.

• Syllabus
• Class1 Tools Lesson
• Class2 Selection Lesson
• Class3 Layer Lesson
• Class4 Painting Lesson
• Class5 Photo Retouching Lesson
• Class6 Quick Mask Lesson
• Final Project
• Miscellaneous
• Original Quark Files
• Scanning Instructions

 

Web Page Design

Web Page Design classes at PREP have taught both Microsoft FrontPage and HTML at an introductory level in six or eight two-hour classes. Below are selected notes on HTML.

• Hyperlinks
• Tags and Attributes

 

Java Programming

The Java Programming course assumes some previous programming experience, but goes into detail on the Java programming language and gives you tools to design and implement your own programs.

• Class 1
• Class 2
• Class 3
• Class 4
• Class 5
• Class 6
• Class 7
• Class 8

 

Job Training

Course provides training on resume development, interview skills, and work etiquette/soft skills to prepare students for office positions.

• Job Training Syllabus
• Class 1 Exercise1 part1, Class1 Exercise1 part2
• Class 2 Job Questionnaire, Class 2 Resume Build-out Questions
• Class 3 Interview Skills final
• Class 4 Interview Questions, Class 4 Job Interview Exercise1, Class 4 Interview Outline 2
• Class 5 Business Etiquette Answers, Class 5 Business Etiquette Quiz, Class 5 Respect etc definitions
• Class 6 Job Etiquette

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