This Web tutorial is intended to help those enrolled in the IT 365 course to learn some fundamental information concerning the computer applications that are being taught in the course. A small description of each tutorial is listed below.

BASICS - contains information about basic computer operations such as formatting disks, maintaining a computer system, using peripherals, and adding hardware or software. For more information on Technology Basics, please visit this Website: www.technologybasics.co.uk/ComputerCategory.html

WORD-PROCESSING - contains tutorials on how to use many of the basic features found in Microsoft Word such as creating/editing documents, adding graphics, creating tables and charts, and desktop publishing in general.

ELECTRONIC PRESENTATIONS - contains tutorials on how to use many of the basic features found in Microsoft PowerPoint such as creating slides, adding animation and transitions, and adjusting layout and design.

SPREADSHEETS - contains tutorials on how to use many of the basic features found in Microsoft Excel such as creating/editing spreadsheets, using functions and formulas, and manipulating layout and presentation of data.

DATABASES - contains tutorials on how to use many of the basic features found in Microsoft Access such as creating files, fields, and records, conducting queries, and developing forms and reports from the data.

NETWORKING - contains information about network cabling, protocols, and typologies, as well as communications hardware and software.

INTERNET - contains tutorials on the uses of the Internet in education such as conducting Web searches, downloading programs from the Internet, using e-mail, and basic information about programming language.

This tutorial is maintained by the MSIT faculty in the
Department of Technology Education at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Send any inquiries to Dr. Taralynn Hartsell or Dr. Steve Yuen

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