7+-+Windows+7+&+Office+2010

Objective
Attendees will be able to effectively utilize the latest Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite to meet daily administrative needs as well as incorporate rich technology in their instructional and/or work environments.

Windows 7 Goals

 * Learn the basics to get started
 * Increase your productivity
 * Gain a few tips & tricks to make life easier

Office 2010 Goals

 * Navigate the Interactive Ribbon and File tab
 * Review notable features
 * Explore improvements to most popular programs

=Windows 7=

Basics to get started

 * Windows/network login & workaround
 * teacher tips, student info. from SISk12, workaround username: PCname/user (e.g. NMS_302_22/user), no password
 * Start Menu & Task Bar
 * navigation, properties, notifications, show desktop (Windows+D)
 * Computer/Windows Explorer
 * navigation, drives, organize, burn

Increase your productivity
>> FOGTray.exe, 3 Intel items, Microsoft Forefront, 3 SMART Board items (for SMART users) >> Adobe Acrobat & Reader, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office Communicator, Quicktime, Realplayer, Windows Live Messenger, etc.
 * Task Bar capabilities
 * pin/unpin programs, live thumbnails, drag/drop order, new or classic menus (right-click vs. shift+right-click)
 * Devices & Printers
 * setting default, adding local and network printer
 * System Configuration (msconfig)
 * "Startup Tab" priority items to check (in alphabetical order):
 * Uncheck standard programs (that you can run at any time, does not uninstall):
 * **//DO NOT make changes to any other tabs - can negatively affect PC.//**

Tips & Tricks

 * Task Bar: Sticky Notes, Snipping Tool
 * Desktop: Gadgets, Personalize
 * Snap: drag to resize open windows
 * Peek: point to make windows transparant to show desktop, gadgets, etc.
 * Shake: to unclutter multiple, staggered windows and focus on one

=Office 2010=

Interactive Ribbon and File tab

 * Contextual Tabs
 * Coordinated formatting options (arrows for more), show/hide (double-click)
 * Home - fonts, paragraph spacing (defaults), etc.
 * Insert - elements to supplement test, organize data, etc.
 * Page Layout - margins, orientation, etc.
 * References - manage citations
 * Mailings - letters & envelopes
 * Review - spelling & grammar
 * View - rulers, gridlines, etc.
 * Format - appears when object is selected
 * Design - appears when editing headers & footers
 * File Tab
 * Replaces Office Button (2007), throwback to older versions
 * New (Ctrl+N)> Blank Document (or Templates) > Create (My Templates > OK)
 * Save As > older version as needed (97 - 2003)
 * Print (Ctrl+P) - Print button, Printer default, Settings buttons
 * Quick Access Toolbar
 * Shortcuts - Save, Undo/Redo, Spelling, Quick Print

Notable features & improvements to most popular programs

 * Word
 * Picture Tools/Format Tab - Recolor, Crop
 * Smart Art - list, process, cycle
 * Quick Parts - Fields, Building Blocks Organizer
 * PowerPoint
 * Themes - Design > live preview
 * Slide Transitions - Transitions > speed & slide advance options
 * Animations - Custom Animations > Add Effect > Entrance > More Effects > Preview Effects...
 * Outlook
 * Icon fix - Control Panel > Uninstall Programs > Microsoft Office Suite ...
 * Address Book fix - Home > Address Book ...
 * Groups - Creating Multiple Groups> Sharing groups with other teachers
 * Inbox - Organization (Rules) > predetermining mail direction to folders
 * Excel
 * Spreadsheets - Highlighting, Organizing Data> Alphabetizing
 * Function > Using Formulats/Equations> Imputing/managing mathematical data
 * Graphing - Insert > Charts
 * Publisher
 * Creating Brochures or other artistic content
 * OneNote
 * Creating/managing running notes (class notes, bell work, lesson plans, etc.)
 * Saves automatically

=Helpful Links= Getting started with Windows 7 Getting started with Office 2010 Download Office Training Office.com Web Based Training Interactive Guides to Find Office Menus and Toolbar Commands Office 2010 File Converters and Viewers Free Office 2010 Trial Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 for $9.99*
 * NOTE: FZSD employees need 10 digit Program Code