| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
| 1 |
History of computers and the Internet, digital transformation, digital literacy and sustainable computing
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No pre-class preparation is required.
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Course notes, presentations
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| 2 |
Word: Introduction, interface, ribbons and document operations
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Review the Microsoft Word interface.
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Microsoft Word Practice File
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| 3 |
Word: Text editing, tables, SmartArt, cover page, images and AI-assisted document drafting
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Review text editing tools.
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Microsoft Word Practice File
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| 4 |
Word: Formatting, page layout, accessible document design and sustainable document management
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Review document formatting features.
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Lecture Notes
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| 5 |
Word: Advanced features, table of contents, macros, Microsoft Copilot and AI-assisted document creation
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Review table of contents and macros.
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Lecture Notes
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| 6 |
Excel: Introduction and worksheet operations
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Review the Excel interface.
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Lecture notes
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| 7 |
Excel: Spreadsheet operations, AI-supported data analysis and data cleaning
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Review spreadsheet concepts.
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Microsoft Excel Practice File
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| 8 |
Midterm Exam
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| 9 |
Excel: Table and worksheet formatting
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Review formatting tools.
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Lecture notes
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| 10 |
Excel: Formulas
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Review basic Excel functions.
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Lecture notes
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| 11 |
Excel: Formulas
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Review formula applications.
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Microsoft Excel Practice File
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| 12 |
Excel: Charts and data visualization
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Review chart types.
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Lecture notes
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| 13 |
PowerPoint: Interface, slide creation and editing
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Review the PowerPoint interface.
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Lecture Notes
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| 14 |
PowerPoint: Visual elements, images, shapes and charts
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Review basic visual design principles.
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Microsoft PowerPoint Practice File
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| 15 |
PowerPoint: Animations, transitions, advanced presentation techniques and introduction to micro-credential platforms
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Review presentation techniques and the concept of micro-credentials.
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Lecture notes
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| 16 |
Final Examination
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