Windows 10: Navigating the New Windows Environment

Microsoft Windows 10 Navigating the new Windows Environment brings the power of Windows 10 to your classroom. In this course, students will learn:

• All about the components of PCs
• Using the Windows Desktop and File Explorer
• How to use Microsoft Edge, the new default web browser
• How to use the Windows Store and Universal Apps in Windows 10
• How to use Microsoft Cortana and OneDrive
• Ways to customize the Windows 10 environment
• What security tools Windows 10 offers

Coure Topics:

Lesson 1: Getting to Know PC’s and the Windows 10 User Interface

TOPIC A: Identify Components of a Personal Computer

• Personal Computers
• Hardware
• Operating Systems
• Software
• Input Devices
• Storage Devices

TOPIC B: Start and Sign into Windows 10

• The Boot Process
• The Lock Screen
• The Sign In Screen
• Password Sign In
• Ease of Access Menu
• Shut Down Options Menu
• Activity 1-2

TOPIC C: Navigate the Start Menu

• Using the Start Button
• Anatomy of the Start Menu
• Tiles
• Live Tiles
• ScreenTips
• Resizing the Start Menu
• Activity 1-3
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 2: Working with Windows Desktop

TOPIC A: Using the Desktop

• The Desktop
• The Taskbar
• The Notification Area
• Windows 10 Notifications
• The Action Center
• Context Menus
• Jump Lists
• Tooltips
• Dialog Boxes
• Desktop Icons
• Activity 2-1

TOPIC B: Elements of a Desktop Window

• About Desktop Windows
• Resizing Windows
• Using Minimize, Maximize/Restore, and Close
• Using Cascade, Stack, and Side by Side Functions
• Activity 2-2

TOPIC C: Manage Files and Folders with File Explorer

• File Explorer
• Files and Folders
• Libraries
• Tabs and the Ribbon Interface
• The Quick Access Toolbar
• Pinning Locations for Quick Access
• The Recycle Bin
• Activity 2-3

TOPIC D: Create and Modify Files with Desktop Applications

• Creating New Documents
• Opening Existing Documents
• Saving Documents
• The Clipboard
• Undo and Redo
• Printing Documents
• Activity 2-4
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 3: Using Microsoft Edge

TOPIC A: Components of the Internet

• What is the Internet?
• URL’s
• Search Engines
• Web Browsers
• The Microsoft Edge Interface
• Activity 3-1

TOPIC B: Use Microsoft Edge

• The Address Bar
• Viewing Frequently Visited websites
• Viewing Your Favorites
• Viewing Your Reading List
• Viewing Your History
• Using Reading View
• Creating Web Notes
• Sharing With Microsoft Edge
• Using Cortana in Microsoft Edge
• Activity 3-2

TOPIC C: Manage Tabs in Microsoft Edge

• About Tabs
• Creating New Tabs
• Switching Between Tabs
• Managing Tabs
• Closing a Tab
• Activity 3-3
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 4: Using Windows Store and Working with Universal Apps

TOPIC A: Using Windows Store

• About the Windows Store
• Opening the Windows Store
• Common Windows Store App Navigation Features
• Searching the App Store
• Downloading and Installing Windows Store Apps
• Uninstall Apps
• Activity 4-1

TOPIC B: Universal Apps in Windows 10

• Switching Between Apps
• The Snap Feature
• Using Snap Assist
• Closing an App
• Activity 4-2
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 5: Other Windows 10 Features

TOPIC A: Interact with Microsoft Cortana

• Getting to Know Cortana
• Using the Cortana Menu
• Setting Up Cortana
• Using the Cortana Notebook
• Using Cortana
• Using the Search
• About Smartphone Syncing
• Activity 5-1

TOPIC B: Store and Share Files with OneDrive

• What is OneDrive?
• Setting Up OneDrive
• Using the OneDrive Notification Icon
• Viewing Your Local OneDrive Folder
• Uploading Files and Folders
• Activity 5-2
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 6: Customizing the Windows 10 Environment

TOPIC A: Configure User Accounts Using the Settings Window

• What is a Username?
• Creating an Account
• Syncing Your Account Settings
• Removing an Account
• Activity 6-1

TOPIC B: Personalize Windows 10

• Changing the Desktop Background
• Changing Colors
• Changing the Lock Screen
• Applying a Theme
• Activity 6-2
• Summary
• Review Questions

Lesson 7: Using Windows 10 Security Features

TOPIC A: Account Passwords

• About Passwords
• Choosing a Password
• Managing Passwords
• Adding a PIN Password
• Adding a Picture Password
• Activity 7-1

TOPIC B: Use Windows Defender

• Understanding Malware
• What is Windows Defender?
• Opening Windows Defender
• Overview of Windows Defender
• Changing Windows Defender Settings
• Activity 7-2
• Summary
• Review Questions